K-Sport Acquires 67% Stake in Sports Performance Tracking (SPT)

Sony Acquires STATSports Group

October 8, 2025

Data & Analytics

Sony Corporation has acquired a majority stake in STATSports Group, a Northern Ireland–based provider of wearable athlete monitoring devices and performance analytics. The deal integrates STATSports' GPS-enabled wearables and real-time metrics with Sony's existing sports-data and optical-tracking businesses to expand Sony's capabilities in sports performance analysis and fan engagement.

KPS Capital Partners Acquires Sport Group

April 8, 2024

Manufacturing

KPS Capital Partners, through a newly formed affiliate, signed a definitive agreement to acquire Sport Group TopCo GmbH (owner of AstroTurf, Polytan, Rekortan, Laykold and other brands) from funds advised by Equistone Partners Europe. Sport Group, headquartered in Burgheim, Germany, is a global designer, manufacturer and installer of artificial turf and polyurethane sports surfaces with more than 1,900 employees and operations across the Americas, EMEA and Asia-Pacific; KPS plans to support growth and operational initiatives and pursue a global acquisition strategy.

Spine & Sport Physical Therapy Acquires Performance Therapy Center

March 10, 2021

Healthcare Services

Great Point Partners-backed Spine & Sport Physical Therapy has acquired Performance Therapy Center, a three-location outpatient physical therapy operator in Ventura County, California. The transaction is a tuck-in add-on as Spine & Sport expands its Southern California footprint.

EQT Private Equity Acquires SPT Labtech from Battery Ventures for GBP 650 million

June 22, 2022

Medical Devices

EQT Private Equity (EQT IX) has agreed to acquire SPT Labtech, a UK-based designer and manufacturer of automated liquid handling, sample preparation and consumables for life science research, from Battery Ventures for GBP 650 million. EQT will support SPT's next phase of growth by accelerating product innovation, scaling its Cryo-EM sample preparation business and expanding into new geographies and end markets; the transaction is expected to close in Q3 2022.

3STEP Sports Acquires Sports Made Personal

August 9, 2022

Real Estate

3STEP Sports has acquired Sports Made Personal (SMP), an Illinois-based youth sports organization that operates soccer and lacrosse clubs, leagues, events, travel and technology offerings. The deal brings SMP's clubs and technology into 3STEP's national platform while retaining SMP's leadership and staff to expand 3STEP's presence in the Midwest.

SPT Labtech Acquires BioMicroLab

February 15, 2021

Medical Devices

SPT Labtech has acquired BioMicroLab, a Northern California-based provider of benchtop robotics and laboratory automation systems. The acquisition expands SPT Labtech's sample management and automation capabilities, creating a more comprehensive end-to-end solution for life science laboratories.