Garmin Acquires Vesper Marine

Vision Marine Technologies Acquires Nautical Ventures Group

June 23, 2025

IT Services

Vision Marine Technologies Inc., a developer of high-voltage electric marine propulsion systems, announced the acquisition of Nautical Ventures Group Inc., a Florida-based recreational boat dealership, marina, and service provider. The deal creates a vertically integrated platform combining Vision Marine’s E-Motion electric powertrain with Nautical Ventures’ retail footprint and full-service infrastructure for onboard sales and maintenance.

Garmin Acquires Lumishore

October 22, 2024

Manufacturing

Garmin Ltd. has acquired Lumishore, a Swansea-based designer and manufacturer of high-performance above- and underwater LED lighting systems for boats. The acquisition adds premium marine LED lighting to Garmin's marine product portfolio and integrates Lumishore's R&D and production associates into Garmin's global workforce; financial terms were not disclosed.

Garmin Ltd. Acquires JL Audio

August 7, 2023

Consumer Products

Garmin Ltd. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire JL Audio, a U.S.-based designer and manufacturer of premium audio solutions. The acquisition (expected to close by end of 2023) will add JL Audio's audio engineering and product capabilities to Garmin's portfolio to enable premium audio integration across Garmin's marine, automotive, powersports, home and RV product lines.

Veson Nautical Acquires Q88

May 4, 2022

Software

Veson Nautical, a maritime freight management software provider, has acquired Q88, a vessel and voyage information management and software platform for the maritime transportation industry. The deal brings Q88’s vessel-specification, document and data products into Veson’s platform to expand capabilities and accelerate product integration for customers across tanker, dry-bulk and broader shipping markets.

Royal Philips Acquires Vesper Medical from Gilde Healthcare

December 14, 2021

Medical Devices

Royal Philips has signed an agreement to acquire Vesper Medical Inc., a US-based maker of minimally-invasive peripheral venous stent devices and a portfolio company of Gilde Healthcare. The acquisition will add Vesper's DUO Venous Stent System to Philips' image-guided therapy and peripheral vascular portfolio; the deal is expected to close in Q1 2022 and includes roughly 20 Vesper employees joining Philips.

Brunswick Corporation Acquires Navico for $1.05 Billion

June 24, 2021

Manufacturing

Brunswick Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Navico, a Norway-based leader in marine electronics and sensors, for $1.05 billion. The deal adds the Lowrance, Simrad, B&G and C-MAP brands to Brunswick's Advanced Systems Group, strengthening its parts & accessories and marine-technology capabilities and accelerating Brunswick's ACES strategy.