Summary: ‘It felt so wrong’: Colin Angle on iRobot, the FTC, and the Amazon deal that never was Crunch
- iRobot filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after an Amazon acquisition was blocked by regulators, which founder Colin Angle calls an "avoidable tragedy."
- Regulators allegedly misunderstood iRobot’s declining market share and focused on preventing the merger, despite its potential for innovation.
- The failed acquisition has created uncertainty for tech startups and may hinder future mergers, potentially stifling innovation and limiting consumer choice.
- Regulators allegedly misunderstood iRobot’s declining market share and focused on preventing the merger, despite its potential for innovation.
- The failed acquisition has created uncertainty for tech startups and may hinder future mergers, potentially stifling innovation and limiting consumer choice.
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iRobot filed for bankruptcy after a failed Amazon acquisition blocked by regulators. Founder cites an "avoidable tragedy" due to misunderstanding of market share. The failed merger impacts future tech acquisitions & innovation. #irobot #bankruptcy #amazon
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ID: 69ff3fc0-b785-4573-8d5c-ebcd9619f18d
Category ID: listed_summary
Date: Dec. 21, 2025
Notes: 2025-12-21
Created: 2025/12/21 19:42
Updated: 2025/12/22 08:54
Last Read: 2025/12/22 08:54