"Impect GmbH Acquired by Catapult Sports for EUR 78 Million to Enhance Sports Performance Technology"

"Osborne Clarke has advised Impect GmbH, a Cologne-based sports data analytics company, on its sale to Catapult Sports for up to EUR 78 million. This acquisition aims to enhance Catapult's performance tracking and analytics capabilities by integrating Impect's innovative data model, known for its effectiveness in football analytics, into its existing technology platforms. Founded in 2014, Impect provides tactical insights for around 40,000 matches annually, serving over 150 professional clubs worldwide. The deal is expected to streamline data sources and improve decision-making in sports analytics."

Osborne Clarke has advised Cologne-based sport data analytics company Impect GmbH on its sale to Catapult Sports, a global provider of sports performance technology. The transaction, valued at up to EUR 78 million, aims to enhance Catapult’s strategy of integrating performance tracking, video analytics, and tactical data into a unified intelligence platform. This integration is expected to improve scouting, match analysis, and decision-making processes within the sports industry. The Osborne Clarke team involved in this cross-border transaction included Lead Partner Dr. Benjamin Monheim, along with Fenja Striesow, Dr. Jana Bertus, Dr. Espen Schneider, and David Hamala (all from Corporate / M&A). The team also comprised Adrian Schneider, Dr. Marian Arning, Maximilian Klein, Alven Broschart, and Lucie Fassbender (all from IP / IT / Data Protection), Nils Wiehmann and Konstantin Axnick (both from Employment), Ann-Kristin Lochmann and Patrick Seiler (both from Tax), as well as Dr. Sebastian Hack and Lea Hauser (both from Commercial / Antitrust).

"Impect GmbH Acquired by Catapult Sports for EUR 78 Million to Enhance Sports Performance Technology"

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