Garmin Acquires Assets of iKubu (Developer of Backtracker Bike Radar)

GPS Trackit (Inverness Graham-backed) Acquires Zonar Systems from Continental

December 3, 2024

Transportation

GPS Trackit, the Inverness Graham-backed fleet telematics and video company, has acquired Zonar Systems from Continental. The deal (terms undisclosed) combines GPS Trackit's video telematics platform with Zonar's smart fleet management capabilities to deepen presence in government, education and commercial fleet markets and expand fleet safety, health and compliance offerings.

VertiGIS Acquires ibR Gesellschaft für Geoinformation (ibR)

August 30, 2023

Software

VertiGIS, a PE-backed GIS software and solutions provider, has acquired ibR Gesellschaft für Geoinformation mbH (ibR), a Bonn-based specialist in cadastre, surveying and land-management GIS solutions. The deal expands VertiGIS’ land-management capabilities across the DACH region and accompanies the launch of a Berlin Innovation Center focused on cloud and SaaS development.

GOLFTEC Acquires SkyTrak

August 10, 2022

Consumer Products

GOLFTEC has entered a definitive agreement to acquire SkyTrak, the leading consumer golf launch monitor and simulator. The acquisition will combine GOLFTEC’s coaching network and digital capabilities with SkyTrak’s hardware and simulation products to expand GOLFTEC’s digital-first improvement offerings; Jeff Foster will be appointed CEO of SkyTrak.

Hudl Acquires Realtrack Systems

May 19, 2022

Cloud & SaaS

Hudl has acquired Realtrack Systems, the Spain-based developer of the WIMU PRO athlete wearable and monitoring platform, to integrate human performance wearable data into Hudl’s performance analysis suite. The acquisition brings Realtrack’s hardware and cloud-based analytics into Hudl’s video and data products to strengthen real-time monitoring and post-session performance analysis for professional sports organizations.

Garmin Acquires Vesper Marine

January 3, 2022

Manufacturing

Garmin Ltd. has acquired Vesper Marine, a privately-held Auckland-based maker of AIS, VHF and vessel monitoring solutions, including the Cortex integrated communications system. The acquisition will expand Garmin's marine communications and situational awareness product portfolio; financial terms were not disclosed.

Garmin Ltd. Acquires JL Audio

August 7, 2023

Consumer Products

Garmin Ltd. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire JL Audio, a U.S.-based designer and manufacturer of premium audio solutions. The acquisition (expected to close by end of 2023) will add JL Audio's audio engineering and product capabilities to Garmin's portfolio to enable premium audio integration across Garmin's marine, automotive, powersports, home and RV product lines.