Logitech acquires left-handed device maker Loupedeck to strengthen products for streamers and creators

PC peripheral maker Logitech (Logitech in Japan) has announced that it has acquired Loupedeck , which develops left-handed devices. Logitech says the purpose of the acquisition is 'to provide creators with a more seamless experience.'

Logitech International - Logitech Acquires Loupedeck
https://ir.logitech.com/press-releases/press-release-details/2023/Logitech-Acquires-Loupedeck/default.aspx

Somebody turn the dial up to 11. Welcome to the #Logitech family @loupedeck - here's to all the Logi x Loupedeck fueled creativity ahead.pic.twitter.com/nyCYAhDtw7

—Logitech (@Logitech) July 18, 2023

Logitech acquires Stream Deck rival Loupedeck - The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2023/7/18/23798716/logitech-loupedeck-acquisition-announcement

Logitech is a PC peripheral manufacturer headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland and Newark, California, USA. In addition, Logitech's Japanese corporation calls itself 'Logitech' due to its trademark, and the brand name is also 'Logitech'.

Loupedeck is a Finnish company founded in 2016 that develops left-handed devices and software for creators and streamers, including Loupedeck and Loupedeck Live S. You can understand what kind of device Loupedeck Live S is by reading the following article.

Custom controller 'Loupedeck Live S' photo review that streamlines PC work with physical dials and buttons - GIGAZINE

In September 2019, Logitech acquired Streamlabs , which develops live streaming software ' Streamlabs OBS ', for $ 89 million (approximately 9.35 billion yen at that rate). ``The tight integration between Loupedeck's devices and Streamlabs' popular applications and services will allow us to provide creators with a more seamless experience,'' said Logitech.

The IT news site The Verge said that Loupedeck's Loupedeck Live S and Loupedeck Live are competing with Elgato 's left-handed device ' Stream Deck ', so 'Logitech will win more customers in the live streaming market. We are aiming for

“Both Loupedeck and Logitech are passionate about empowering streamers, creators and gamers,” said Ujesh Desai, general manager of Logitech’s gaming brand, Logitech G. With product enhancements, smarter and more contextual keyboards and mice, we're closer to realizing our ambition to provide a better software experience for everyone across Logitech.'

“Loupedeck and Logitech share a commitment to creators and streamers and believe that creativity knows no bounds,” said Mikko Kesti, CEO of Loupedeck. It will allow us to take what we do to the next level, and dramatically expand our influence on you and your creative process.”