I think the traditional form of this is the acquihire - though beware that this is much more expensive than hiring individuals. IMO rightly so - the price paid

I think the traditional form of this is the acquihire - though beware that this is much more expensive than hiring individuals. IMO rightly so - the price paid in acquihires per-employee is reflective of the fact that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts - and a team that has proven itself capable of working well and shipping is worth a lot.