PONTIS Capital Mergers and Acquisitions Summary

Growth Capital Firm Profile

PONTIS Capital’s most common sectors for investment areinformation technology (29%) and software (29%) . The Firm’s most common investment types include venture (58%) and buyout (lbo, mbo, mbi) (43%). In total, PONTIS Capital has invested in 2 different countries. Its largest (disclosed) acquisition occurred in 2012 when it acquired evidanza AG for $5M.

In the last 3 years, PONTIS Capital has exited 2 companies. The Firm’s most common exit type is trade sale (75%). PONTIS Capital’s largest (disclosed) exit occurred in 2011 when it sold SensorDynamics AG for $164M.

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M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity15
    • M&A Buy Activity7
    • M&A Sell Activity8
  • Total Sectors Invested 5
  • Total Countries Invested 2
  • M&A Buy/Sell Connections 8

PONTIS Capital

PONTIS Capital GmbH

Gerlgasse 2/3,
Vienna, 1030
Austria
+ 43 676 880 18 880
www.pontiscapital.at
office@pontiscapital.at

PONTIS Capital is a private investment group focused on high-growth tech businesses in Central Europe. PONTIS looks to invest €1 to €5 million in businesses generating €2 to €40 million in sales. PONTIS seeks companies with experienced management, 'proof of market', and 'scalable business models that can be applied internationally'. Sectors of interest include information/communication technologies, clean technology, and life sciences. PONTIS was formed in 2005 and is based in Vienna.


Investment Criteria

Sectors of Interest: Communications, Electronics, Energy Services and Equipment, Information Technology, Internet Software and Services, Life Science, Medical Products, Renewable Energy, Semiconductors, Software, Utilities

Target Transaction Types: Growth Capital

Geographic Preferences: Western Europe, Asia/Pacific

Transaction Criteria Min Max
Target Revenue 2 40
Target EBITDA - -
Investment Size 1 5
Enterprise Value - -
values in millions of EUR

M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year ≤ '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 '25 T
Buy (0.0/yr) # 7 - - - - - 7
vol $5M $5M
Sell (0.4/yr) # 6 - 2 - - - 8
vol $164M $164M
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Most Recent M&A

Company Date Value Type
evidanza AG 2022-12-09 - Trade Sale
Straubing, Germany · www.evidanza.de
EUCODIS Bioscience GmbH 2022-01-01 - Trade Sale
Vienna, Austria · www.eucodisbioscience.com
Lixto Software GmbH 2013-09-12 - Trade Sale
Vienna, Austria · www.lixto.com
GAT Microencapsulation AG 2012-12-01 - Trade Sale
Ebenfurth, Austria · www.microencapsulation.at
evidanza AG 2012-11-01 5M EUR Venture
Straubing, Germany · www.evidanza.de
RF-iT Solutions GmbH 2011-10-04 - Trade Sale
Graz, Austria · www.rf-it-solutions.com
SensorDynamics AG 2011-07-18 164M USD Trade Sale
Graz, Austria · www.sensordynamics.cc
ORIDIS Biomed GmbH 2010-01-01 - Bankruptcy
Graz, Austria · www.oridis-biomed.com
Xendex Holding GmbH 2008-06-17 - Venture
Vienna, Austria · www.xendex.com
Kinamu Business Solutions AG 2007-05-01 - Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)
Vienna, Austria · www.kinamu.com
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M&A by Sector

Sector Current # Value All-time # Value
Software - - 2 (29%) 5M (100%)
Information Technology - - 2 (29%) -
Internet Software and Services - - 1 (14%) -
Life Science - - 1 (14%) -
Semiconductors - - 1 (14%) -
Total - - 7 $5M

Acquisitions By Geo

State/Country Current # Value All-time # Value
Austria - - 6 (86%) -
Germany - - 1 (14%) 5M (100%)
Domestic - - 6 (86%) -
Cross-border - - 1 (14%) 5M (100%)
Total - - 7 $5M

Acquisitions by Deal Type

Type Current # Value All-time # Value
Venture - - 4 (57%) 5M (100%)
Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) - - 3 (43%) -
Total - - 7 $5M

Exits by Deal Type

Type Total # Value
Trade Sale 4 (50%) -
Trade Sale - Public Company 2 (25%) 164M (100%)
Bankruptcy 1 (13%) -
Secondary Sale 1 (13%) -
Total 8 $164M

Deal Values

buy # Total
< $100M 1 $5M
TOTAL $5M
Largest evidanza AG
$5M (2012-11-01)
sell # Total
$100M to $1B 1 $164M
TOTAL $164M
Largest SensorDynamics AG
$164M (2011-07-18)

M&A Connections

Deals
Exited to
Investor(s)
13%
1 (13%)
Strategic(s)
75%
6 (75%)

FAQ

When was PONTIS Capital founded?

PONTIS Capital was founded in 2005.

What type of investor is PONTIS Capital?

PONTIS Capital is a growth capital firm.

Where is PONTIS Capital headquartered?

PONTIS Capital is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.

How much capital does PONTIS Capital have under management?

PONTIS Capital has 90M EUR under management.

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