Nintendo to Acquire Next Level Games

Netflix to Acquire Next Games for ~€65 Million

March 2, 2022

Media & Entertainment

Netflix entered into a combination agreement to acquire mobile game developer Next Games via a tender offer for all issued and outstanding shares. Next Games shareholders will receive €2.10 in cash per share, valuing the transaction’s equity at approximately €65 million, with the deal expected to close in Q2 2022 subject to customary conditions.

Grover Gaming Acquires NexLevel Gaming

March 23, 2022

Software

Grover Gaming has agreed to acquire the assets of NexLevel Gaming, a distributor of Electronic Instant Bingo in Ohio. The acquisition brings NexLevel's sales, marketing, and customer service team into Grover as the company expands its charitable gaming distribution and operations in Ohio.

E78 Partners Acquires NextLevel

September 28, 2021

Professional Services

E78 Partners, a provider of finance, accounting and technology solutions for private equity portfolio companies, has acquired Seattle-based NextLevel, an executive services firm that supplies interim C-suite and senior operating executives. The acquisition expands E78's executive services capabilities and gives the firm a direct foothold in the Pacific Northwest; NextLevel's team of well over 100 operating executives will join E78 and continue serving existing clients during a transition period.

Brainlab Acquires Medical Gaming Developer Level Ex

May 31, 2020

Software

Brainlab, the Munich-based digital medical technology company, acquired Level Ex, a Chicago-based creator of medical video games and simulation apps. The acquisition integrates Level Ex's AR/VR and mobile gaming technology into Brainlab's product suite to expand clinical training, simulation and virtual tools across its healthcare software platforms.

Sony Acquires 2.5% Stake in Bandai Namco Holdings

July 31, 2025

Media & Entertainment

Sony Group Corporation agreed to buy 16 million shares of Bandai Namco Holdings for about ¥68 billion (roughly $430 million), taking a 2.5% stake in the company. The investment formalizes a strategic alliance to expand global fan communities and develop IP-driven experiences across gaming, anime and music.

Aramark Acquires Next Level Hospitality

April 29, 2021

Healthcare Services

Aramark has signed an agreement to acquire Next Level Hospitality, a provider of culinary and environmental services to the senior living sector. Next Level generated approximately $160 million of revenue LTM (ending March 31, 2021) and will operate as a separate division within Aramark's Healthcare business; terms were not disclosed.