Bending Spoons vs Kodi

Berkshire Hathaway invests $330M in Bending Spoons

Berkshire Hathaway has invested over $900 million in Bending Spoons, a Milan-based software holding company, including a $330 million stake disclosed on Wednesday via a private placement of 10 million shares at $33 each. This follows a $600 million investment during Bending Spoons' IPO in July 2026, which raised about $1.7 billion at $29 per share. The market reacted positively, with shares surging up to 55% initially, though later stabilizing at a market cap of about $30 billion. Bending Spoons, known for acquiring struggling software startups at steep discounts, recently agreed to buy Miro for $1.36 billion and Airtable for $1.3 billion. The company reported Q2 2026 revenue of over $700 million and net income of $177 million. Co-founder Francesco Patarnello emphasized a strong M&A pipeline, with capital intended to enhance financial flexibility and pursue further acquisitions.

• Berkshire Hathaway has invested over $900 million in Bending Spoons, including a $330 million stake via private placement of 10 million shares at $33 each.
• Bending Spoons went public on Nasdaq in July 2026, raising about $1.7 billion at $29 per share.
• Bending Spoons' stock surged up to 55% following the announcement, valuing the company at around $31 billion initially, later settling near $30 billion.

Wiener Börse CEO: EU Super Exchange Exists, Lacks Market Depth

In a podcast interview, Christoph Boschan, CEO of Wiener Börse, discusses the debate over a new European stock exchange. He argues that the infrastructure for a 'super exchange' already exists, but the real problem is market depth. He notes that European tech companies like Bending Spoons prefer listing on the Nasdaq due to better access to capital, while US firms are financed through equity, Europe through debt. He suggests that pension policy, not market infrastructure, is the key lever to increase liquidity and attract listings. He also points to record levels of the ATX and the need for faster, tax-friendlier conditions in Europe.

• Christoph Boschan, CEO der Wiener Börse, sagt, die EU-Superbörse existiere bereits, aber es fehle an Markttiefe.
• European tech companies like Bending Spoons prefer listing on the Nasdaq.
• The US finances companies through equity, Europe through debt.

6-K Financial Filing Analysis for Bending Spoons (2026-09-10)

On September 10, 2026, Bending Spoons entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire visual collaboration platform RealTimeBoard, Inc. (d/b/a Miro) through its subsidiary Bending Spoons US Inc. The all-cash transaction values Miro at an enterprise value of $1.355 billion and an implied equity value of approximately $1.79 billion including net cash. As part of the transaction structure, certain Miro shareholders agreed to reinvest $295 million of their proceeds into newly issued Bending Spoons equity. The deal is slated to close in Q4 2026, subject to customary regulatory approvals, with an outside termination date set for September 10, 2027.

• Bending Spoons agreed to acquire Miro (RealTimeBoard, Inc.) at an enterprise value of $1.355 billion and an equity value of approximately $1.79 billion in cash.
• Certain Miro shareholders will reinvest $295 million of their cash proceeds into newly issued Bending Spoons equity.
• The transaction is expected to close in Q4 2026, with an outside long-stop termination date of September 10, 2027.

Kodi 22 "Piers" Beta 2 Released

Announcing the second Beta release of Kodi 22 "Piers"! A lot of polish has come together for the features added in Beta 1. HDR support is drastically improved, including HDR screenshots. International language support is also improved, especially for JSON-RPC consumers.

Kodi to Close at Least 19 Stores, Future of Others Uncertain

German non-food discounter Kodi is shrinking its store network as part of its ongoing restructuring. From 144 current stores, 19 are definitely closing, all in North Rhine-Westphalia. Negotiations are ongoing for 56 other locations, while 69 stores are confirmed to remain open. The company filed for self-administered insolvency in July, and wages are secured until September. Store closures are expected to begin after the formal insolvency opening in October. This is the second major downsizing for Kodi, which previously went through a protective shield procedure in 2024. The parent company also acquired the insolvent discounter Mäc Geiz in February, which itself filed for insolvency in May.

• Kodi will close at least 19 stores, all in North Rhine-Westphalia.
• Negotiations continue for 56 stores; 69 stores are to be retained.
• Kodi filed for self-administered insolvency in July 2026.