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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.

Volo Sports Acquires ZogSports

June 26, 2025

Consumer Products

Volo Sports, the largest provider of tech-enabled adult social sports in the U.S., has acquired ZogSports, the country's second-largest social sports platform with over 120,000 players. The deal, enabled by Volo's largest investor Bluestone Equity Partners, creates a combined national platform with expanded geographic presence, broader customer networks, and increased financial flexibility to accelerate growth.

Volt Athletics Acquires ZAMA Health

April 9, 2024

Healthcare Services

Volt Athletics has acquired ZAMA Health, a Washington, D.C.-based athlete mental health and wellness platform, to integrate mental health and wellbeing tools into Volt’s AI-powered athlete development platform. The acquisition brings ZAMA founder Brendan Sullivan into Volt as General Manager of Athlete Wellbeing and expands Volt’s offerings for collegiate, professional and clinic partners.

Strava Acquires Recover Athletics

May 18, 2022

Healthcare Services

Strava has acquired Recover Athletics, a prehab and injury-prevention app for runners, integrating Recover's personalized exercise plans and algorithms into Strava's subscription offering. The acquisition gives Strava subscribers access to Recover content and aims to expand Strava's athlete experience by adding injury-prevention capabilities across sports.

United Sports Brands Acquires PEARL iZUMi from Shimano

May 5, 2022

Consumer Products

United Sports Brands (USB), backed by Bregal Partners, acquired cycling apparel and accessories brand PEARL iZUMi from Shimano. The deal adds PEARL iZUMi to USB’s portfolio of sports performance brands to expand its presence in cycling apparel and footwear while USB will manage a transition with Shimano to support retailers.

Implus Acquires Pro Performance Sports LLC (d/b/a SKLZ)

August 1, 2018

Consumer Products

Implus, the Durham-based athletic and outdoor accessories company (majority owned by Berkshire Partners), acquired substantially all assets of Pro Performance Sports LLC, which does business as SKLZ. The acquisition adds the SKLZ sporting-goods brand and product portfolio to Implus' fitness division and aims to expand Implus' presence and channels in the sporting goods category.