Bending Spoons Closes Acquisition of Tractive
May 18, 2026
Bending Spoons has closed its acquisition of Tractive, an Austria-based company focused on pet location-tracking and health-monitoring solutions. The companies entered into a definitive acquisition agreement in March 2026, and Bending Spoons said it will invest to expand Tractive’s health and safety capabilities and develop next-generation devices.
- Buyers
- Bending Spoons
- Targets
- Tractive
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Austria
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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