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sense to keep them as two entirely separate products. Either way, operators can count on continuity and transparency. Venshop (Self-Checkout / Micromarkets): Boost inc will gradually replace Vensolutions current offering with Boost inc’s product range powered by Vendlive (Smart Coolers, Freezers and Markets). For existing markets, Boost inc will work closely with Vensolutions customers to ensure a smooth and well-supported transition over the coming months.


In closing “This acquisition is not just a transaction. It represents a clear commitment to operators, customers, and the market – ensuring Vensolutions legacy continues, backed by ongoing investment to preserve choice, openness, and fair competition in Germany,” says Pascal.


Boost Inc acquisition strengthens German market presence


Boost Inc has acquired Vensolutions, expanding technology capability in the German vending market. Whilst at Vendtra 2025, Marcel and


Pascal Kreutz from Fresh Meals Vending & Coffee invited Boost inc founder and CEO Pascal Uffer to join them at Oktoberfest. Over beers, they talked about the future of the German vending market and the unique strength that Vensolutions brings - particularly in German tax compliance and telemetry.


By the end of that conversation, a question emerged: what if Boost inc and Vensolutions came together? What followed was an intense due diligence process and the team reached an exciting conclusion that aligns perfectly with Boost inc’s mission to become the leading unattended retail company of the 21st Century. “Our goal is straightforward: secure continuity, preserve choice, and invest in the technology the German market relies on,” says Pascal.


As a true telemetry pioneer, Vensolutions brings unique strengths to the table. The Vensolutions platform offers a complete payment, telemetry and VMS ecosystem, including compliance and reporting functionalities around German tax standards that are unmatched. Boost inc believes it’s essential that multiple strong solutions continue to exist side by side, with a strong commitment to open standards and interoperability.


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Vensolutions has always been, and will continue to be part of a healthy, diverse ecosystem.


How the deal is structured • Boost inc acquires the Vensolutions product line, including all hardware and software assets.


• Vensolutions will continue operations seamlessly under Boostbar GmbH, the German operating entity trading as Boost inc.


• For operators, service continuity is the priority. Regular operations will continue and the level of service and quality Vensolutions is known for, will be maintained.


Boost inc’s commitments to the Vensolutions platform Vensolutions IOT, Vencube, Vensells CL AND OL (Closed Loop and Open Loop Cashless): Boost inc will continue to maintain and support the existing devices in the field, as well as produce new units to serve customer demand. Production is expected to be fully ramped-up by Q1 2026. Until then, Boost inc are able to cover short term needs with an 8 weeks lead time. Vensoft VMS (Vending Management


System): Boost inc will continue to operate and support the system in its current form to ensure operators’ day-to-day business runs smoothly without interruption. Longer term, Boost inc will evaluate whether certain parts of the solution are better served by Boost inc’s Vendlive Cloud MMS (Market Management Solution), or whether it makes


VENDIST Returns to Istanbul in 2026


VENDIST will return to the Istanbul Expo Center from 15–17 January 2026, as part of the ATRAX Exhibition, creating a dedicated hub for experts in vending technologies, coffee machines, self-service systems, and smart retail solutions.


As the only specialised event of its


kind in Turkey and neighbouring regions, VENDIST will showcase an extensive range of innovations — from vending systems and digital payment technologies to information kiosks and intelligent retail platforms. In an era of rapid digital transformation, VENDIST not only highlights cutting-edge products but also explores the evolving landscape of trade, where convenience, speed, and automation are redefining the way businesses operate.


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