InfoJobs is expanding by acquiring Viterbit, a hiring OS solution that provides advanced selection, recruitment and talent management services. The purchase will allow InfoJobs to enhance its portfolio and deliver specific answers to the current challenges of the labour market.
SoftBank is eyeing a takeover of Gravis Robotics, a Zurich‑based startup that turns earth‑moving machines into autonomous robots. The company, backed by investors such as IQ Capital and Holcim, raised $23 million in 2023 and could be valued at over $500 million in a potential deal.
Polish‑owned Baltic ticketing group PLG is acquiring Romanian ticketing startup iaBilet, which was previously bought majority‑owned by Polish fund Resource Partners eight months earlier. The founders will stay on board as PLG expands its ticketing technology in the region.
Glampings.com, a European online platform for luxury camping experiences, announced the acquisition of Conservio.com, a South African‑based booking platform for nature lodges, safari camps and eco‑retreats. The deal allows Glampings.com to expand into a new segment and geographic region while keeping existing Conservio bookings unchanged.
Havas has taken over the Dutch sport‑marketing firm SportVibes, bringing it into the Havas Play network. SportVibes, founded in 2003, is known for connecting fans with brands and organizing campaigns for major events such as the Olympic Games and Formula 1. The acquisition also includes Track Record, SportVibes’ digital commerce unit. The deal strengthens Havas Play’s position in sport, entertainment and cultural marketing across the Benelux region.
The shareholders of Polish e‑commerce technology firms cyber_Folks and Shoper have agreed to merge, aiming to create a large, integrated tech ecosystem for online retail across Europe.
Swedish racket‑sports booking platform Matchi has merged with its Austrian rival Eversports, consolidating the two companies in the European market.
The article reports that the AI startup Raise Summit is set to be acquired, indicating that the time for a takeover has already arrived.
SINGU completed the acquisition of QRmaint, which expands its platform with a mobile Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) designed for the upkeep of machinery, production lines and other industrial assets, reflecting a consolidation of market players and data in the European manufacturing tech space.
Monterro has bought MORS Software, a Finnish startup that offers software solutions for banks to keep track of their finances, in response to tighter regulations, data chaos and new challengers in the banking sector.