OpenAI has expanded its portfolio by acquiring NextSlide, a startup specializing in AI-driven presentation tools. The acquisition, which occurred earlier this year, was recently confirmed by NextSlide’s founder, Ahmed Beshry. Financial details of the deal have not been disclosed.
NextSlide developed a platform capable of transforming prompts, notes, documents, or research into polished, editable presentations. The company’s mission was to make visual communication more accessible, enabling users to express their ideas clearly and effectively. By integrating with OpenAI, the NextSlide team aims to continue this mission, focusing on building AI products that assist users in creating and communicating their ideas.
Ahmed Beshry, prior to founding NextSlide, co-founded Caper AI, a startup known for its smart cart and cashier-less checkout technology. Caper AI was acquired by Instacart in 2021, highlighting Beshry’s track record in innovative tech ventures.
This acquisition aligns with OpenAI’s strategy of enhancing its AI capabilities through strategic acquisitions. In recent years, OpenAI has acquired several startups, including the AI design studio Global Illumination in 2023, the product testing startup Statsig in 2025, and the AI personal finance startup Hiro in April 2026. These acquisitions reflect OpenAI’s commitment to expanding its AI applications across various domains.
Integrating NextSlide’s technology into OpenAI’s ecosystem could significantly enhance the functionality of AI-driven content creation tools. This move underscores the growing importance of AI in streamlining and improving traditional tasks, such as creating presentations, and highlights OpenAI’s dedication to advancing AI applications that assist users in their professional and creative endeavors.
