Fidelity Collective Acquires Westone Audio and Etymotic
May 15, 2026
Fidelity Collective acquired Westone Audio and Etymotic, bringing the two personal audio brands under new ownership. The acquisition closed on May 15, 2026, and both brands will continue operating under the leadership of Sam Roney (CEO) and Tal Kocen (COO), with Tal Kocen previously having worked with both companies.
- Buyers
- Fidelity Collective
- Targets
- Westone Audio, Etymotic
- Platforms
- Fidelity Collective
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Location
- United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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