PayPal acquires fintech Cymbio to expand agentic AI tools

by Paul Drecksler | Jan 23, 2026 | Latest E-commerce News & Updates

PayPal agreed to acquire Cymbio, a Tel Aviv-based platform that helps merchants connect with AI shopping agents. The deal integrates the firm’s technology into PayPal’s Store Sync product to make product catalogs discoverable on channels like Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2026 for an undisclosed amount.

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