Oxford Metrics acquires Captive Devices

● STRATEGIC | MEDIA/ENTERTAINMENT · Creative Tools

SEPTEMBER 1, 2026

Oxford Metrics acquires Captive Devices

TARGET

Head-mounted camera and software system for markerless facial performance capture, sold to VFX studios, games developers, and virtual production companies.

Deal value	£750K total consideration
Revenue	£500,000 (unaudited, year ended 30 April 2026)
Ownership	Founder-owned
Headquarters	Salford, United Kingdom
Sell-side advisor	—

ACQUIRER

Oxford Metrics

Smart sensing and software company for motion measurement and smart manufacturing across life sciences, entertainment, and engineering markets

Ownership	Publicly traded (LSE: OMG)
Headcount	201-500 FTEs
Headquarters	Yarnton, United Kingdom
Leadership	Imogen O'Connor, Chief Executive Officer
Buy-side advisor	—

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Oxford Metrics -> Captive Devices  (2026-09-18)
strategic_acquisition | Media/Entertainment | £750,000 total consideration | announced
Target: Head-mounted camera and software system for markerless facial performance capture, sold to VFX studios, games developers, and virtual production companies.
Website: captivedevices.io | Buyer site: oxfordmetrics.com
HQ: Salford, United Kingdom | Ownership: founder-owned | Buyer ownership: public (LSE: OMG)
Advisors - not yet credited
Source: Thematic - https://thematichq.com/software/d/oxford-metrics-captive-devices.html

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