M&A Deal Summary

AFINUM Management Acquires Threema

On September 4, 2020, private equity firm AFINUM Management acquired internet software and services company Threema

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is AFINUM Management’s 2nd transaction in the Internet Software and Services sector.
  • This is AFINUM Management’s 8th transaction in Switzerland.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2020-09-04
Target Threema
Sector Internet Software and Services
Buyer(s) AFINUM Management
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Threema

Pfäffikon, Switzerland
Threema is an instant messaging software company. The secure enterprise messaging solution offers convenient user management, extensive app configuration options and many other features tailored to the needs of organizations. Threema was founded in 2012 and is based in Pfäffikon, Switzerland.

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Buyer

AFINUM Management

Munich, Germany

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2000
PE ASSETS 1.1B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

AFINUM Management GmbH is a private equity firm that targets mid-market companies. The Firm primarily targets opportunities in German-speaking Europe and seeks businesses generating €25 to €500 million in revenues. AFINUM will consider a variety of transaction situations, including MBOs, MBIs, and growth capital financings. The Firm will not invest in turnarounds. AFINUM Management GmbH was formed in 2000 and is based Munich. The Firm has additional offices in Zurich and Hong Kong.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 42 of 51
Sector: Internet Software and Services M&A 2 of 4
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals 22 of 27
Country: Switzerland M&A 8 of 9
Year: 2020 M&A 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-01-31 MeridianSpa Deutschland

Hamburg, Germany

MeridianSpa Deutschland GmbH is a provider of Wellness clubs in the upper premium segment in Germany. The clubs provide an extensive Wellness, Bodycare and Fitness offering. MeridianSpa Deutschland was established in 1984 and is based in Hamburg, Germany.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-09-17 Listan

Glinde, Germany

Listan is a manufacturer of premium PC power supplies, cases, and cooling solutions around the world. Listan was founded in 2000 and is based in Glinde, Germany.

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