{"id":11258,"date":"2025-07-09T13:04:57","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T13:04:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aconext.de\/ein-funke-der-zukunft-entfacht-aconext-ubernimmt-grosse-teile-der-sparks-gruppe\/"},"modified":"2025-07-09T13:23:25","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T13:23:25","slug":"a-saconext-acquires-major-parts-of-the-sparks-group","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aconext.de\/en\/a-saconext-acquires-major-parts-of-the-sparks-group\/","title":{"rendered":"A Spark Igniting the Future \u2013 ACONEXT Acquires Major Parts of the SPARKS Group"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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As of July 1, 2025, ACONEXT has acquired significant parts of the SPARKS Group. With more than 60 new colleagues joining the teams in Heimsheim and Ingolstadt, a new unit is taking shape under the name ACONEXT SPARKS GmbH<\/strong> \u2013 ready to shape the future.<\/p>

SPARKS<\/strong> stands for technology, precision, and that vital spark of passion that drives innovation. In a challenging environment, the team proved its resilience and strength. It is exactly this spirit we are welcoming into the ACONEXT world \u2013 bringing fresh momentum to every phase of the product life cycle.
\u201cPassion for life cycle\u201d<\/strong> now meets technological excellence for software solutions that make an impact.<\/p>

Strategically, this acquisition opens up new opportunities.<\/p>

\u201cThis transaction is a milestone for us \u2013 it enables us to leverage synergies and further strengthen our market position with premium automotive manufacturers,\u201d
says Uwe Hihn, Managing Director of ACONEXT.
He was particularly impressed by the SPARKS team\u2019s expertise, especially in HMI and safety-critical software:
\u201cThat fire is exactly what we want to keep alive and build upon.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>

The new unit will be led by Steffen Matt<\/strong>, who brings many years of experience with SPARKS and a clear focus on the road ahead:<\/p>

\u201cTogether with ACONEXT, we aim to become a relevant player in software development and testing. This is a true opportunity and a fresh start with real potential for growth.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>

Legal support for the sellers was provided by PLUTA Rechtsanwalts GmbH<\/strong>, with restructuring experts Ivo-Meinert Willrodt<\/strong> and Hans-Christian K\u00e4llner<\/strong>, and legal counsel Martin Jungclaus<\/strong>.<\/p>

ACONEXT was advised during the transaction by private equity expert Birgit Ausfelder<\/strong> and attorney Dr. Simon Preisenberger<\/strong> from the law firm Watson, Farley & Williams<\/strong>.<\/p>

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