Bending Spoons acquires Komoot

Bending Spoons, the Italian technology company, completed the acquisition of Komoot, a leading German platform for outdoor route planning, on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.

This transaction marks an important step in Bending Spoons’ international expansion strategy, which aims to strengthen its presence in the outdoor sector.

Details of the Acquisition

Komoot: German platform with 45 million active users, leader in Europe for outdoor route planning.

Objectives: Bending Spoons intends to support Komoot’s growth and innovation, improving its offering and conquering new markets.

Advisors: Komoot was supported by KRW Schindler, Outdoor Secondary, MBG Beteiligungsges.

Berlin-Brandenburg and LP Capital, with Perella Weinberg Partners as exclusive financial advisor. Bending Spoons benefited from the legal advice of Freshfields and the due diligence of EY Advisory.

Reactions

Markus Hallermann, CEO and co-founder of Komoot: “To navigate the next phase of growth, new skills and a strong strategic vision are needed. Bending Spoons, with its experience in innovation and growth of platforms, is the ideal partner to lead Komoot into the future.”

Luca Ferrari, CEO and co-founder of Bending Spoons: “We are impressed by Komoot’s achievements over the past seventeen years and are excited about its future growth potential. With Bending Spoons’ expertise and technology platform, we are confident that we can accompany Komoot on a path of growth and consolidation for many years to come.”

Unfortunately, jobs are at risk.

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