Blackstone (NYSE:BX) today announced that funds managed by Blackstone Energy Transition Partners ("Blackstone") have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire DarkVision Technologies Inc. ("DarkVision"), the leader in advanced ultrasound imaging technologies used for the inspection of critical industrial infrastructure, from Koch Engineered Solutions (KES), a unit of Koch, Inc. ("Koch").

Founded in 2013 and headquartered in North Vancouver, British Columbia, DarkVision has redefined what’s possible in ultrasound imaging. The company has developed innovations and deep expertise across the entire technology stack from imaging sensors and silicon chips, to defect-quantifying AI models and rendering software used to transform petabytes of ultrasound data into photorealistic 3D visuals. DarkVision’s high-resolution, high-fidelity imaging solutions help customers assess the integrity of critical assets by identifying and quantifying defects and their associated risks, helping drive accurate and informed decisions. With approximately 300 employees, DarkVision serves a broad range of customers across global industrial and energy markets.