Bending Spoons
Italian software conglomerate acquiring and operating apps at scale.
IndustrySoftware / SaaS
Added Jun 24, 2026
Bending Spoons acquires consumer and productivity software (Evernote, Meetup, WeTransfer) and applies a shared operational playbook — aggressive cost optimization, AI integration, and centralized product management. A new model for software PE that operates more like a tech company than a financial sponsor.
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