Yelp
Yelp Bets Big on AI with $270 Million Acquisition of Lead Management Leader Hatch
In a move that signals a decisive shift from a discovery-focused directory to a comprehensive software-as-a-service (SaaS) powerhouse, Yelp Inc. (NYSE: YELP) announced yesterday, January 21, 2026, that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Hatch, an AI-powered lead management and communication platform. The deal, valued at approximately