M&A Deal Summary

Tractive Acquires Whistle

On July 28, 2025, Tractive acquired technology hardware company Whistle from Mars

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Tractive’s 1st transaction in the Technology Hardware sector.
  • This is Tractive’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Tractive’s 1st transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2025-07-28
Target Whistle
Sector Technology Hardware
Buyer(s) Tractive
Sellers(s) Mars
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

Whistle

San Francisco, California, United States
Whistle is a manufacturer of GPS location monitors and fitness tracking devices for dogs. Whistle was formed in 2012 and is based in San Francisco, California.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Tractive

Pasching, Austria

Category Company
Founded 2012
Sector Technology Hardware
DESCRIPTION

Tractive develops pet wearables, apps, and online services; providing pet owners and pet lovers alike with more happiness, security, and peace of mind with their beloved four-legged friends. Tractive was founded in 2012 and is based in Pasching, Austria.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Technology Hardware M&A 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 1 of 1
State: California M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2025 M&A 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Mars

McLean, Virginia, United States

Category Company
Founded 1911
Sector Food
Revenue 33.0B USD (2015)
DESCRIPTION

Mars is a global manufacturer of confectionery, pet food, and other food products and a provider of animal care services. Mars was established in 1911 and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 3
Sector: Technology Hardware M&A 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 3 of 3
State: California M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 3 of 3
Year: 2025 M&A 1 of 1
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Chicago, Illinois, United States

Kellanova is a food company engaged in the manufacture and marketing of ready-to-eat convenience foods. The Company's principal products include cookies, crackers, snacks, toaster pastries, cereal bars, fruit-flavored snacks, frozen waffles, and veggie foods. It also markets other convenience foods, under brands such as Keebler, Cheez-It, Murray, Austin, and Famous Amos. Kellanova is based in Chicago, Illinois.

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