M&A Deal Summary

United Robotics Group Acquires SoftBank Robotics Europe

On April 12, 2022, United Robotics Group acquired information technology company SoftBank Robotics Europe from SoftBank Robotics

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is United Robotics Group’s 1st transaction in the Information Technology sector.
  • This is United Robotics Group’s 1st transaction in France.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2022-04-12
Target SoftBank Robotics Europe
Sector Information Technology
Buyer(s) United Robotics Group
Sellers(s) SoftBank Robotics
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

SoftBank Robotics Europe

Paris, France
SoftBank Robotics Europe is a creator of the robots NAO and Pepper, used today in more than 70 countries worldwide, in various fields, such as retail, healthcare, tourism, and education.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

United Robotics Group

Bochum, Germany

Category Company
Founded 2021
Sector Information Technology
DESCRIPTION

United Robotics Group unites young service robotics companies into a unique ecosystem. URG bundles hardware and software expertise under one roof, develops customized service robotics solutions with its partners and customers to meet challenges in the medical, care, hospitality, and education sectors, and offers Robot as a Service. Customer needs, product quality, data protection, and sustainability are the drivers of development at URG. United Robotics Group was formed in 2021 and is based in Bochum, Germany.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Information Technology M&A 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 1 of 1
Country: France M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2022 M&A 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

SoftBank Robotics

Tokyo, Japan

Category Company
Sector Information Technology
DESCRIPTION

SoftBank Robotics is driving technology forward by becoming a worldwide leader in robotics solutions. Rapidly expanding with offices in Tokyo, San Francisco, Boston, London, Paris, Hamburg, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Singapore, Sydney, Shanghai, and Hong Kong. SoftBank Robotics is constantly exploring and commercializing robotics solutions that help make people’s lives easier, safer, more connected, and more extraordinary. SoftBank Robotics’ robots are used in more than 70 countries worldwide and we offer innovative applications relevant in the fields of retail, tourism, healthcare, finance, education, facilities management, cleaning, warehouse, and logistics.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Information Technology M&A 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 1 of 1
Country: France M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2022 M&A 1 of 1