January 2024
Industry: Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing
Location: Reno, NV
Seller: Tachikara USA, Inc. (“Tachikara USA”)
Buyer: RIP-IT
Company Website: www.tachikara.com
The DVS Group’s Role: Sell-side Advisory
The Deal:
Tachikara is a distinguished sports equipment brand with a legacy dating back to 1915. Renowned for its excellence in the design and distribution of volleyballs and related athletic accessories, Tachikara products are used in sports venues around the world and were featured in the 1964, 1968, 1972, 1976, and 1980 Olympic Games, among other elite competitions. Tachikara USA, headquartered in Reno, NV, holds the exclusive rights to the brand, including distribution, trademark, and all associated privileges throughout North America and in ten additional countries.
The company was recently acquired by RIP-IT Sports, an organization dedicated to enhancing the experience of female athletes. This strategic acquisition combines Tachikara’s longstanding reputation for quality and innovation with RIP-IT’s athlete-focused design philosophy, with the goal of elevating the volleyball experience across all levels of play. The DVS Group is proud to have served as the exclusive advisor to Tachikara USA in the successful completion of this transaction.
About The DVS Group:
The DVS Group is a professional lower middle market M&A services firm based in Kansas City. We represent both buy-side and sell-side clients domestically and internationally, focusing primarily on businesses with $10M-$250M in revenue. As industry generalists, we specialize in a highly customized approach to owners exiting their business, and proprietary (off-market) deal-flow for our buyers. With over two decades refining our process, the DVS Group is your key to achieving unparalleled growth through acquisition, or a smooth transition through the sale of your business.