Forum Brands Acquires Bonza and Simka Rose to Expand International E‑commerce Portfolio

Makila AI Acquires Bonanza

April 7, 2026

AI & Machine Learning

Makila AI, a data and AI platform focused on workforce performance and decision support, announced the acquisition of Bonanza, a HR marketing and employer branding software provider. The deal is intended to combine Bonanza’s recruitment marketing capabilities with Makila AI’s predictive analytics and simulation to create an integrated, measurable AI-augmented talent strategy offering.

Bansk Group Agrees to Acquire Majority Stake in BYOMA

September 12, 2025

Consumer Products

Bansk Group has agreed to acquire a majority interest in BYOMA, a science-backed skincare brand focused on barrier-repair formulas. The partnership is intended to support BYOMA’s product innovation, broaden distribution, and expand consumer education while BYOMA’s founder and CEO Marc Elrick and the existing leadership team continue to run day-to-day operations.

Verndale Acquires Yaksa

March 19, 2024

Marketing & Advertising

Verndale, a Boston-based digital experience agency, acquired Montréal-based digital commerce agency Yaksa to strengthen its ecommerce capabilities and expand its market presence in the US and Canada. Yaksa will operate under its brand short-term while integrating into Verndale to deliver expanded end-to-end ecommerce, digital strategy, and implementation services to enterprise and mid-market clients.

Forum Brands Acquires Organic Period Care Brand Lola

January 31, 2024

Consumer Products

Forum Brands, an e-commerce aggregator, has acquired Lola, a New York–based period care brand known for organic cotton tampons, pads and other sexual-health products. The deal, begun in Q3 of last year and finalized in December, will fold Lola into Forum’s portfolio to accelerate omnichannel growth and retail expansion while leveraging Forum’s Amazon and DTC capabilities.

Burda International CZ Acquires Extra Online Media

June 5, 2023

Media & Entertainment

Burda International CZ has acquired 100% ownership of Extra Online Media (EOM) from Pale Fire Capital and (implicitly) CEO Tomáš Kačena, making Burda the sole owner. EOM—publisher of eXtra.cz, Toprecepty.cz, Lifee.cz and other sites—reaches nearly 5 million unique users monthly; CEO Tomáš Kačena will remain in his role and report to Petra Fundová, CEO of Burda International CZ.

Investor Group (including NFX) Makes Equity Investment in Forum Brands

June 29, 2021

E-Commerce

An investor group led by an undisclosed lead investor, alongside NFX and several angel investors, has made an equity investment in Forum Brands, a New York-based operator and acquirer of Amazon/DTC consumer brands. The funding will be used to scale Forum Brands' technology-led acquisition and operations platform and accelerate brand acquisitions across categories such as family, health & wellness, and pet.