Today’s M&A deals include announcements on Qualcomm, Arduino, SPIE, ECOexperts Automation, Sony, STATSports Group, Rezolve AI, Smartpay, among others.
Qualcomm acquires Arduino
Qualcomm acquired Arduino, the widely used open-source electronics and prototyping platform, to expand into edge computing, IoT, robotics, and developer ecosystems. Strategically, the move integrates hardware innovation with Qualcomm’s semiconductor, AI, and connectivity stack, bringing together community-driven development and industrial-grade processing. Innovatively, Qualcomm announced a new Arduino Uno Q board powered by its Dragonwing processor and a novel “dual brain” architecture combining Linux and real-time control. The financial terms were undisclosed. This bolt-on deepens Qualcomm’s reach into maker culture, learning environments, and rapid prototyping ecosystems.
SPIE acquires ECOexperts Automation
SPIE, a European leader in multi-technical energy and communications services, agreed to acquire ECOexperts Automation GmbH, a specialized Austrian systems integrator focused on tunnel and traffic management systems. ECOexperts generated ~€7 million in revenue in 2024 and has a highly skilled team of 21 engineers. The acquisition’s strategic purpose is to strengthen SPIE’s engineering and execution capabilities in traffic & infrastructure control, expanding its technical footprint in tunnel and traffic engineering. While financial terms weren’t disclosed, the size is modest relative to large deals but impactful in its niche, enhancing SPIE’s service offering in Austria.
Sony acquires majority stake in STATSports Group
Sony acquired a majority stake in STATSports Group, a performance-analysis and athlete monitoring technology company. Founded in 2008, STATSports serves over 800 professional sports clubs and national teams globally, offering wearable devices (GPS, accelerometers, heart-rate sensors) that deliver more than 70 real-time metrics for training and performance feedback. The strategic aim is to combine STATSports’ wearable tracking tech with Sony’s existing optical tracking platforms (Hawk-Eye, KinaTrax), to build a more comprehensive sports tech ecosystem spanning performance, fan insights, and content creation. Financial details were not disclosed. The move reflects Sony’s push deeper into sports data, analytics, and wearable tech innovation.
Rezolve AI acquires Smartpay
Rezolve AI acquired Smartpay, a digital-asset payment platform, to accelerate its blockchain-enabled payments strategy. Over the 12 months ending September 30, 2025, Smartpay processed more than 19 million transactions with a total value exceeding US$1 billion. The strategic intent is to build a merchant-fee-free, multi-asset payments network integrating USDT, BTC, ETH with instant fiat settlements via Rezolve’s “Brain Checkout” tech. This deal scales Rezolve’s reach into emerging markets (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Angola) with live infrastructure already in place. Financials beyond transaction volume weren’t disclosed, but the magnitude of volume processed shows substantial scale and innovation at play.
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