SIGNA Sports United Acquires WiggleCRC Group

SIGNA Sports United Acquires Majority Stake in Midwest Sports

February 11, 2021

E-Commerce

Berlin-based SIGNA Sports United has acquired a majority stake in Midwest Sports, a Cincinnati-based online tennis retailer, marking SIGNA's first substantial U.S. operation and expanding its Tennis-Point platform into the U.S. market. Midwest Sports—one of the top three U.S. online tennis retailers with ~100 employees and strong traffic—will support Tennis-Point's strategy to replicate its European tennis e-commerce platform in the United States.

Tailwind Capital Acquires International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA)

March 1, 2021

Education

Tailwind Capital has acquired the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) from the BERKS Group. The deal will enable Tailwind to invest in ISSA's next-generation technology platform, proprietary content, and strategic acquisitions to expand its eLearning leadership in the fitness and wellness industry.

Wahoo Fitness Acquires RGT Cycling

April 26, 2022

Consumer Products

Wahoo Fitness has acquired virtual cycling platform RGT Cycling (now Wahoo RGT) and will integrate it with its existing training products. The deal expands Wahoo's software portfolio and launches a new bundled subscription, Wahoo X, giving users unified access to Wahoo SYSTM and Wahoo RGT.

Global Blue Acquires ZigZag Global from Circularity Capital

March 8, 2021

Software

Global Blue has acquired ZigZag Global Limited, a UK-based SaaS returns-management platform, from Circularity Capital. The acquisition gives Global Blue additional post-purchase and returns management capabilities to expand its retailer solutions and accelerate ZigZag's international growth.

Messingschlager Acquires Cycle Force Group

December 31, 2021

Consumer Products

German bicycle distributor Messingschlager GmbH acquired Cycle Force Group, LLC (including its North America Cycles subsidiary) in a deal that closed Dec. 31, 2021. The acquisition establishes Messingschlager USA (doing business as Cycle Force Group) and is intended to drive the buyer's international expansion and deepen capabilities in parts, accessories and e-mobility across the U.S. and Europe.

Circularity Capital Leads £16.75M Growth Round in Bike Club

May 18, 2022

Consumer Products

Circularity Capital has led a £16.75 million growth capital investment in Bike Club, the UK-based children’s bike subscription service, to support the company’s expansion across Europe. The capital will be used to grow Bike Club’s user base and expand operations into Germany and France while supporting continued fleet growth and refurbishment capabilities.