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KontrolFreek has been acquired by SteelSeries

The shareholders of KontrolFreek, LLC (KF) have sold the company to SteelSeries.

KontrolFreek designs, markets and manufactures innovative gaming accessories for players of all skill levels, including eSports professionals. The company’s performance thumbsticks and grips are engineered to enhance the gaming experience by improving player comfort and accuracy while reducing thumb fatigue. KF’s products are sold directly to consumers through KontrolFreek.com, as well as through premier brick-and-mortar and online retailers, which include Amazon, GameStop and Best Buy, among others. KF also partners with video game publishers to offer licensed products and bundles.

SteelSeries is a leading Danish manufacturer of gaming peripherals and accessories, including headsets, keyboards, mice and gaming surfaces.

Oaklins’ team in Los Angeles served as the exclusive sell-side advisor to KontrolFreek in this transaction.

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Gary S. Rabishaw

Managing Director
Los Angeles, United States
Oaklins Intrepid

Andrew Colmar

Associate Director
Los Angeles, United States
Oaklins Intrepid

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