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BENDING SPOONS ACQUIRES MIRO FOR $1.36B

INDUSTRY DESK1 MIN READ
THU, SEP 10, 2026

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Italian tech group Bending Spoons agreed to buy workplace-collaboration platform Miro in an all-cash deal valuing the company at $1.36 billion. The acquisition marks another major move in Bending Spoons' ongoing acquisition strategy.

Bending Spoons SpA, an Italian technology company, has secured Miro through a fully-funded all-cash transaction. Miro provides digital workspace tools for team collaboration, including whiteboarding and diagramming features used by enterprises globally. The $1.36 billion valuation reflects Miro's position in the competitive workplace-collaboration software market, alongside competitors like Figma and Mural. Bending Spoons has pursued an aggressive acquisition strategy in recent years, building a portfolio of productivity and collaboration software. The company typically integrates acquired platforms into its product ecosystem while maintaining operational independence. The deal's completion remains subject to customary closing conditions. Financial terms include the all-cash structure, with no disclosed contingencies or earnout provisions mentioned.

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