The company reportedly accrued cumulative losses of €288 million ($339 million) across 2023 and 2024. This is largely attributed to debt "pushed down" onto the company after its leveraged buyout by Francisco Partners in 2021.

Report: Native Instruments Market Status and Strategic Outlook (April 2026)

An attempt by Francisco Partners to sell NI to two private equity firms, Bang Capital and Bridgeport Holdings , was approved in November 2025 but ultimately collapsed, precipitating the insolvency filing. Operational Impact for Buyers

NI filed for preliminary insolvency in Berlin in late January 2026. As of March 2026, the company confirmed it is transitioning into formal insolvency proceedings for its German non-operating holding companies as part of a planned restructuring.

Native Instruments (NI) is currently navigating a high-stakes financial restructuring following a filing for in January 2026. While standard operations continue, the company is actively seeking a new owner or merger partner to resolve significant debt issues stemming from its private equity history. Current Financial and Ownership Status