Gentex Corporation Acquires eSight

Gentex Corporation Acquires BioConnect

November 18, 2025

Cybersecurity

Gentex Corporation has acquired Toronto-based biometric authentication provider BioConnect and will integrate its enterprise-grade software into a newly formed Security & Access Control commercial division. The acquisition (terms not disclosed) expands Gentex's biometrics and identity-assurance capabilities and will be combined with its existing hardware assets such as EyeLock to pursue high-security enterprise and critical-infrastructure customers.

TDK Corporation Acquires SoftEye, Inc.

June 19, 2025

AI & Machine Learning

TDK Corporation has acquired SoftEye, Inc., a San Diego–based developer of custom chips, cameras, software and algorithms for smart glasses; SoftEye will become an indirectly wholly owned subsidiary of TDK. The deal strengthens TDK's AI ecosystem and provides low-power eye-intent hardware and software technology to accelerate smart-glasses systems and a new human–machine interface for interacting with generative AI.

Gentex Acquires VOXX International in $196M All-Cash Merger

April 1, 2025

Manufacturing

Gentex Corporation agreed to acquire VOXX International Corporation in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $196 million, at $7.50 per share. The deal closed on April 1, 2025 after stockholder approval and satisfaction of closing conditions.

Sight360 Acquires Florida Eye Specialists & Cataract Institute

January 24, 2024

Healthcare Services

Sight360 has combined with Florida Eye Specialists & Cataract Institute (FESCI), a 10-location integrated ophthalmology and optometry practice with 33 physicians, expanding Sight360’s footprint across Greater Tampa Bay. The deal grows Sight360 to 29 locations and more than 50 doctors; FESCI founder Dr. Gregory Henderson will continue practicing and join Sight360’s board. Sight360 is a portfolio company of SBJ Capital.

Inspecs Group plc Acquires Eschenbach Holding GmbH from Equistone

November 19, 2020

Consumer Products

British eyewear designer and manufacturer Inspecs Group plc has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Nuremberg-based Eschenbach Holding GmbH from funds advised by Equistone Partners Europe. The deal (reported at approximately €94.85 million) combines two leading eyewear businesses to strengthen the enlarged group's global market position, broaden product and customer portfolios and accelerate international expansion; the transaction remains subject to regulatory approvals.

FireEye Acquires iSIGHT Partners for up to $275 Million

January 20, 2016

Cybersecurity

FireEye acquired cyber threat intelligence firm iSIGHT Partners in a deal valued at up to $275 million, paying approximately $200 million in cash with up to $75 million in performance-based incentives. The acquisition (closed January 14, 2016) adds subscription-based intelligence capabilities and personnel (roughly 350 staff) to FireEye to expand its threat intelligence offerings and create cross-sell opportunities across industry verticals and government customers.