M&A Deal Summary

ArchiMed and CAPZA Acquire CARSO

On December 16, 2021, private equity firms ArchiMed and CAPZA acquired life science company CARSO from RAISE France, EMZ Partners, Siparex and Unigrains

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is ArchiMed’s 10th and CAPZA’s 2nd transaction in the Life Science sector.
  • This is ArchiMed’s 7th and CAPZA’s 82nd transaction in France.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2021-12-16
Target CARSO
Sector Life Science
Buyer(s) ArchiMed
CAPZA
Sellers(s) RAISE France
EMZ Partners
Siparex
Unigrains
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

CARSO

Vénissieux, France
CARSO is a provider of environmental and agrifood analytical services. CARSO offers analyses of dioxins, pesticides, metals, drug residues, organic compounds, bacteria, parasites, viruses, GMOs, BSE tests, asbestos, eco-toxicology, radioactivity, materials in contact with water, physicochemical properties, etc. CARSO was founded in 1992 and is based in Vénissieux, France.

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Buyer(S) 2

Buyer

ArchiMed

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2014
PE ASSETS 8.0B EUR
Size Mega
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

ArchiMed is a specialist French private equity firm focused on buyouts of and growth capital investments in European healthcare-oriented companies. The Firm looks to invest €10 million to €1 billion per transaction and specifically targets companies in the public health, care and wellness, biotech, and medical technology segments of the healthcare industry. ArchiMed was formed in 2014 and is headquartered in Lyon.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 28 of 36
Sector (Life Science) 10 of 13
Type (Secondary Buyout) 5 of 5
Country (France) 7 of 7
Year (2021) 9 of 9
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-11-18 Suanfarma

Alcobendas, Spain

Suanfarma is a provider in developing, producing, and marketing raw materials and finished dosage forms for the pharmaceutical, biotechnological, veterinary, nutritional, and cosmetic sectors. Suanfarma was founded in 1993 and is based in Alcobendas, Spain.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-02-02 Fytexia

Vendres, France

Fytexia engages in the development of innovative, ready-to-use solutions dedicated to the dietary nutrition industry and validated by extensive third-party scientific research and testing. It has developed a unique offering around a range of 5 proprietary ingredients with demonstrable efficacy supported by clinical studies which have subsequently been published as peer-reviewed articles in well-cited scientific journals. Fytexia was formed in 2003 and is based in Vendres, France.

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Buyer

CAPZA

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2004
PE ASSETS 9.0B EUR
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

CAPZA is a provider of equity and junior capital to small and medium-sized unlisted French companies. CAPZA does not have any sector preferences and looks to invest in companies valued from €20 to €400 million. CAPZA was formed in 2004 and is based in Paris.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 94 of 116
Sector (Life Science) 2 of 4
Type (Secondary Buyout) 30 of 34
Country (France) 82 of 101
Year (2021) 15 of 15
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-12-16 Winback

Biarritz, France

Winback designs, manufactures, and distributes cutting-edge medical devices based on three non-invasive technologies (TECAR, cryotherapy and compression). Winback is based in Biarritz, France.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-01-17 Culturespaces

Paris, France

Culturespaces is a private operator in complete management of monuments, museums, and art centers. The company aims to offer an innovative model, centered on the visitor experience, to dynamically manage monuments, museums, and art centers, without public subsidies. Culturespaces is specialist in the global management of cultural venues and a pioneer in the creation of digital art centers and immersive exhibitions. Culturespaces was founded in 1990 and is based in Paris, France.

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Seller(S) 4

SELLER

RAISE France

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Growth Capital Firm
Founded 2013
PE ASSETS 510M EUR
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

RAISE France is a private investment firm focused on investing in growth-oriented French companies with €30 to €500 million of revenue. Raise looks for situations where its capital and expertise can increase opportunities for expansion as well as further internal development. RAISE France was formed in 2013 and is based in Paris.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 6
Sector (Life Science) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 3 of 4
Country (France) 4 of 6
Year (2021) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-11-15 Kinougarde

Paris, France

Kinougarde, is a personal services company and offers a home childcare service. Kinougarde was founded in 2010 and is based in Paris, France.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-02-16 College de Paris

Paris, France

College de Paris is a group of higher education establishments and of training organizations. With a catalog that encompasses a large number of areas (management, human resources, marketing, digital, health, legal, gastronomy, textiles, fashion, luxury, design, etc.). College de Paris was founded in 1949 and is based in Paris, France.

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SELLER

EMZ Partners

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Mezzanine Finance Firm
Founded 1990
PE ASSETS 2.6B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

EMZ Partners is a provider of long-term capital solutions to help companies fund buyouts, acquisitions, and other financing needs. The Firm does not have any sector preferences and looks to invest between €10 and €120 million per transaction. EMZ Partners was established in 1999 and is headquartered in Paris.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 4
Sector (Life Science) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 2 of 3
Country (France) 2 of 3
Year (2021) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-07-29 Fauche

Lafrancaise, France

Fauche is a provider of high and low voltage electrical engineering services. Fauche was established in 1963 and is based in Lafrancaise, France.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-04-07 FotoFinder

Bad Birnbach, Germany

FotoFinder is a provider of skin visualization technology for early skin cancer detection and aesthetics. FotoFinder was founded in 1991 and is based in Bad Birnbach, Germany.

Buy -
SELLER

Siparex

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1977
PE ASSETS 3.7B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Siparex is a French private equity firm that looks to invest mezzanine or equity capital in companies at all stages of development. The Firm separates its investment activity into mid-market, mezzanine, and small-cap. Within mid-market, Siparex looks to invest €2.5 to €40 million in companies with at least €15 million in sales. Prospective transaction situations include buyouts, shareholder liquidity events, and growth capital financings. The Firm will consider all business sectors. Within its mezzanine group, Siparex looks to invest €2 to €10 million to support growth, acquisitions, refinancings, and restructurings. The small-cap group seeks investments starting at €300K in early-stage companies as well as those undergoing expansion or being sold. Siparex was formed in 1977 and is based in Paris.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 18 of 23
Sector (Life Science) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 10 of 13
Country (France) 17 of 21
Year (2021) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-02-22 Winncare Group

Rueil-Malmaison, France

Winncare Group is a provider of medical products for dependent people and the elderly in France and other European countries. Winncare Group is based in Rueil-Malmaison, France.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-03-25 TBS group

Boulogne-Billancourt , France

TBS group has been supporting companies in media and entertainment sector in the design and implementation of their digital transformation using company's SaaS solutions and services. The group specializes in three areas of expertise: Data, Advertising and Subscription. TBS group was founded in 1987 and is based in Boulogne-Billancourt, France,

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SELLER

Unigrains

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1963
PE ASSETS 750M EUR
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

Unigrains is a private investment group focused on the agri-food and agro-industry sectors. The Firm looks to commit €1 to €100 million for minority positions in Western European companies. Unigrains will consider companies at all stages and looks for opportunities where it can assist with growth and other strategies. Unigrains was established in 1963 and is headquartered in Paris.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector (Life Science) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 2 of 2
Country (France) 2 of 2
Year (2021) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-01-26 Nutrisens

Francheville, France

Nutrisens focused on offering nutritionally effective products while being good and tasty. The company designs, produces, and markets tasty nutritional products for all stages of life. Nutrisens was founded in 2006 and is based in Francheville, France.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-09-06 Carambelle

Fondettes, France

Carambelle is a bakery and cake shop company involved in manufacturing and marketing of materials and designer of decorate cakes and homemade pastries. Carambelle was founded in 2005 and is based in Fondettes, France.

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