Moss Acquires Stretch Shapes to Enhance Brand Experience Offerings

Deal News | Dec 12, 2024 | EagleTree Capital

Moss, a leader in premium graphics and custom installations for branded experiences, has acquired Stretch Shapes, a top supplier of fabric-based products for immersive environments. Stretch Shapes, based in Eugene, Oregon, has carved a niche in transforming spaces for prominent events like Coachella and Formula One. This acquisition consolidates Moss's position in the growing live event industry by expanding its product range and enhancing production capabilities. The current team at Stretch Shapes, including founder Niko Mantele, will retain their roles, with Mantele becoming VP Event and Experiential Product Development for Moss. Moss sees significant synergies with Stretch Shapes, aiming to offer enhanced capabilities to its clients. This acquisition follows Moss's purchase of UK-based Macro Art and marks continued expansion under the ownership of EagleTree Capital, a New York-based private equity firm.

Sectors

  • Live Event Production
  • Private Equity

Geography

  • United States – Primary location for both Moss (headquarters near Chicago) and Stretch Shapes (based in Eugene, Oregon), relevant for the business operations and acquisition.
  • United Kingdom – Relevant due to previous acquisition by Moss of Macro Art, underscoring its geographical reach.

Industry

  • Live Event Production – The industry involved with producing live events, offering solutions for custom installations and immersive environments, relevant to Moss and Stretch Shapes.
  • Private Equity – Involves investment and funding through private markets, applicable to EagleTree Capital's involvement with Moss.

Financials

  • $5.3 billion – Assets under management by EagleTree Capital.

Participants

NameRoleTypeDescription
MossAcquiring CompanyCompanyA global production partner for branded experiences, enhancing its portfolio through acquisitions.
Stretch ShapesTarget CompanyCompanyA supplier of tension fabric solutions for event spaces, now acquired by Moss.
EagleTree CapitalPrivate Equity FirmCompanyThe private equity firm managing investment funds that encompass Moss.
Niko ManteleFounder & Vice PresidentPersonFounder of Stretch Shapes, now VP Event and Experiential Product Development at Moss.
Jason PoppPresident and CEOPersonCEO of Moss, overseeing the acquisition and integration of Stretch Shapes.