M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2021-01-20 |
| Target | Prescient |
| Sector | Business Services |
| Buyer(s) | Bridgepoint |
| Sellers(s) |
Baird Capital
Baird Capital Partners Europe |
| Deal Type | Secondary Buyout |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1984 |
| PE ASSETS | 75.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Bridgepoint is a large European private equity firm that invests in middle-market companies across a broad range of industries with an enterprise value of €200 - €1000 million. Prospective transaction situations include buyouts, buy-ins, growth financings, consolidations, and take privates. The firms invest in the range of €75 - €400 million transaction. Bridgepoint Development Capital specializes in investments in businesses valued up to a €150 million, taking equity stakes of between €10 million and €75 million. General sectors of interest include consumer products and services, retail, financial services, healthcare, media, technology, industrials, and business services. Bridgepoint was formed in 1984 and has offices in London, Frankfurt, Luxembourg, Madrid, Milan, Paris, Stockholm and Warsaw.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 145 of 188 |
| Sector: Business Services M&A | 14 of 22 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals | 57 of 72 |
| Country: United Kingdom M&A | 63 of 81 |
| Year: 2021 M&A | 1 of 14 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-12-31 |
Seraphine
London, United Kingdom Seraphine is a maternity wear brand that designs fashionable maternity clothes that are sold online to customers across the globe, supported by stores in major international cities. The business' deep design expertise and fashion credentials mean its products combine on-trend design with the more practical considerations unique to maternity wear. It operates in a niche distinct from both childcare product retailers and high street fashion chains and customers particularly value Seraphine's combination of style and practicality. Seraphine was formed in 2002 and is based in London, United Kingdom. |
Sell | £50M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-02-12 |
DeHavilland
London, United Kingdom DeHavilland is a political data and monitoring company that provides bespoke analysis and real-time political intelligence in the UK and Europe. DeHavilland services a wide range of organisations, including corporates, non-profits and consultancies. DeHavilland was founded in 1998 and is based in London, United Kingdom. |
Buy | £15M |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1989 |
| PE ASSETS | 3.1B USD |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Baird Capital Partners (BCP) is the US private equity arm of Baird Private Equity. BCP makes investments in middle-market companies based in the US. BCP targets companies valued between $25 and $125 million and looks to invest between $15 and $35 million of equity per transaction. BCP focuses on three primary areas including business services (transaction processing, process outsourcing, professional services), healthcare (outsourcing services, medical products, contract manufacturing), and manufactured products (industrial/commercial, specialty consumer, distribution). BCP is affiliated with Baird Capital Partners Europe, Baird Capital Partners Asia, Baird Venture Partners, and Granville Baird Capital Partners. Baird Capital Partners is based in Chicago, Illinois.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 43 of 53 |
| Sector: Business Services M&A | 8 of 9 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals | 12 of 14 |
| Country: United Kingdom M&A | 1 of 3 |
| Year: 2021 M&A | 1 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-01-12 |
Jumpcode Genomics
San Diego, California, United States Jumpcode Genomics is a genome technology company focused on improving the understanding of the human disease. Jumpcode's patented technology unlocks the power of next-generation sequencing by improving sensitivity, reducing costs, simplifying workflows, and removing bias. Jumpcode Genomics was founded in 2016 and is based in San Diego, California. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-02-16 |
Collingwood Lighting
Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Collingwood Lighting is a designer and supplier of residential, commercial and exterior luminaires into the professional refurbishment and new-build markets in the UK and France. The Company’s strong position in its markets is underpinned by its products’ energy efficiency, innovation and quality alongside the high levels of service the company provides its longstanding customer base. Collingwood Lighting is based in Northamptonshire, United Kingdom. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1971 |
| PE ASSETS | 2.5B USD |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Baird Capital Partners Europe (BCPE) is the European private equity arm of Baird Private Equity. BCPE invests in lower middle-market companies generating revenues ranging from £10 and £100 million with an enterprise value of £10 - £50 million. Specific areas of interest include industrials, specialty consumer products, aerospace/defense, building materials, electrical equipment, oil/gas equipment, medical devices/equipment, human capital services, transaction processing, process outsourcing, professional/technical services, facilities management, environmental/waste, and marketing services. BCPE looks to invest between £5 and £20 million per transaction. Baird Capital Partners Europe was formed in 1971 and is based in London.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 24 of 33 |
| Sector: Business Services M&A | 2 of 2 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals | 8 of 11 |
| Country: United Kingdom M&A | 17 of 24 |
| Year: 2021 M&A | 1 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-09-01 |
Blue Matter
San Francisco, California, United States Blue Matter provides consultancy services to the global pharmaceutical sector, principally in the areas of product and portfolio strategy, organizational design, and product launch planning and readiness. Blue Matter was founded in 2012 and is based in San Francisco, California. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-02-16 |
Collingwood Lighting
Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Collingwood Lighting is a designer and supplier of residential, commercial and exterior luminaires into the professional refurbishment and new-build markets in the UK and France. The Company’s strong position in its markets is underpinned by its products’ energy efficiency, innovation and quality alongside the high levels of service the company provides its longstanding customer base. Collingwood Lighting is based in Northamptonshire, United Kingdom. |
Sell | - |
