Accenture Invests in CLIKA to Simplify Edge AI Deployments

Accenture has invested in CLIKA, a startup that builds a high-performance platform for compressing AI models, to bring AI closer to the edge. The partnership aims to deliver enterprise-ready solutions that enable seamless intelligence at the edge, making it easier to deploy AI models on a wide range of devices. CLIKA's platform tackles barriers to edge AI deployment, such as specialized hardware and complex deployment steps. The investment strengthens Accenture's work in building modern AI infrastructure and opens the door to broader global reach for CLIKA.

Earlier this week, Accenture announced a strategic investment in CLIKA, a high-performance AI compression platform, aiming to expand its intelligent edge and infrastructure engineering capabilities for large-scale enterprise AI deployments [1]. This move is part of Accenture Ventures' Project Spotlight, which unlocks potential new business opportunities by accelerating secure, enterprise-ready edge AI solutions for global clients in fast-evolving digital markets [1].

The investment in CLIKA aligns with Accenture’s core belief in delivering long-term value through digital transformation leadership, expanded AI capabilities, and disciplined capital returns [1]. CLIKA’s platform addresses key challenges in edge AI deployment, such as specialized hardware and complex deployment steps, by offering a unified platform that simplifies the process of optimizing and deploying AI models on edge devices [3].

Raj Wickramasinghe, global lead for Infrastructure Engineering at Accenture, stated, “Edge computing is now a critical part of the AI lifecycle. Today’s enterprises need seamless intelligence at the edge. Through this investment and collaboration, we can bring CLIKA’s technology—which allows intelligent models to run on devices not originally designed for AI—to our enterprise clients, delivering the efficiency and precision needed to make edge AI practical and scalable” [3].

The collaboration between Accenture and CLIKA will strengthen Accenture’s leading capabilities in building next-generation AI infrastructure for edge devices, while expanding CLIKA’s global footprint and impact. CLIKA’s platform, which includes a proprietary software development kit (SDK), automatically compresses and optimizes AI models for a wide range of hardware targets, delivering speed and accuracy without extensive manual intervention or customization [3].

The investment in CLIKA complements Accenture’s broader AI focus but does not materially change the most immediate catalyst for the company, which is delivering robust generative AI-related bookings [1]. However, it supports Accenture’s efforts to win large transformation projects, one of its key near-term drivers [1]. The NatWest Group collaboration, pairing Accenture’s AI and analytics expertise with one of the UK’s largest banks to modernize customer experience at scale, exemplifies how Accenture’s innovation investments, including in edge AI, drive its transformation efforts [1].

Accenture's outlook forecasts $81.5 billion in revenue and $10.0 billion in earnings by 2028, assuming a 6.0% annual revenue growth rate and an earnings increase of $2.1 billion from the current $7.9 billion [1]. The company’s fair value is projected to be $324.86, a 25% upside to its current price [1]. Among the 15 estimates from the Simply Wall St Community, Accenture’s fair value ranges from US$202 to US$344 per share, indicating wide disagreement among individual investors [2].

In conclusion, Accenture’s investment in CLIKA is a strategic move aimed at bolstering its edge AI capabilities and expanding its global reach. The partnership addresses significant barriers to edge AI deployment and positions Accenture to capitalize on the growing demand for edge AI solutions.

References:
[1] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/accentures-acn-edge-ai-bet-101919142.html
[2] https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/accentures-acn-edge-ai-bet-101919142.html
[3] https://newsroom.accenture.com/news/2025/accenture-invests-in-clika-to-expand-intelligent-edge-ai-capabilities