SteelSeries Acquires KontrolFreek

Axcel Acquires SteelSeries from L Catterton

July 1, 2019

Consumer Products

Nordic private equity firm Axcel has agreed to acquire SteelSeries, the Copenhagen-founded gaming peripherals and software company, from L Catterton. Founder Jacob Wolff-Petersen and management will reinvest alongside Axcel as the company enters its next stage of growth; terms were not disclosed.

Razer Inc. Acquires Controller Gear

February 2, 2021

Consumer Products

Razer Inc. has announced its intent to acquire console accessories brand Controller Gear, a Temecula, California-based maker of licensed controllers, skins, charging stands and apparel. The deal is intended to strengthen Razer's position in the premium console market by bringing Controller Gear's licensed-product expertise, manufacturing capability and retailer relationships into Razer's global hardware and distribution ecosystem.

CORSAIR Acquires SCUF Gaming from H.I.G. Growth Partners

March 3, 2020

Consumer Products

CORSAIR Components, Inc. agreed to acquire SCUF Gaming, a designer and manufacturer of high-performance, customizable gaming controllers, from H.I.G. Growth Partners. SCUF, headquartered in the Atlanta area, will operate as a separate brand within the CORSAIR family to expand CORSAIR's portfolio of premium gaming peripherals.

Alta Technologies Acquires Assets of Kontio Systems

October 11, 2022

IT Services

Alta Technologies has acquired the assets of Kontio Systems, Inc., including inventory and digital assets, for an undisclosed sum. Kontio founder Mark Maser joins Alta to lead the company's HP Desktop and Google Chromebook resale divisions as Alta expands its refurbished IT hardware offering and inventory base.

Ageras Group Acquires German Neo-Bank Kontist

July 28, 2022

Payments & Fintech

Ageras Group has acquired Kontist, a Berlin-based neo-bank focused on freelancers and microbusinesses, to expand its fintech and accounting product suite into Germany. The deal adds Kontist's ~150 employees and banking/tax automation capabilities to Ageras' ecosystem, boosting Ageras' run-rate revenue and reinforcing its position as an integrated financial cockpit for small businesses.

Arendals Fossekompani Acquires 71% Stake in Kontali Analyse

January 24, 2021

Data & Analytics

Arendals Fossekompani (AFK) has acquired a 71% stake in Kontali Analyse, a Kristiansund-based data and analytics firm serving the global aquaculture and fisheries sector. AFK will place Kontali into its newly created growth platform Alytic to accelerate Kontali's digital transformation and scale its SaaS subscription offerings globally.