M&A Deal Summary

Apax and Inflexion Acquire EcoOnline

On June 2, 2022, private equity firms Apax and Inflexion acquired internet software and services company EcoOnline

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Apax’s 26th and Inflexion’s 6th transaction in the Internet Software and Services sector.
  • This is Apax’s 32nd and Inflexion’s 94th transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2022-06-02
Target EcoOnline
Sector Internet Software and Services
Buyer(s) Apax
Inflexion
Deal Type Going Private

Target

EcoOnline

London, United Kingdom
EcoOnline is a SaaS company developing software creating safer and sustainable workplaces while ensuring compliance and environmental sustainability. EcoOnline was founded in 2000 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

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Buyer(S) 2

Buyer

Apax

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1981
PE ASSETS 77.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Apax Partners is a mega-sized private equity investment group, operating across the United States, Europe, Israel and Asia. Broad industry sectors of interest include tech & telecom, media, retail & consumer, healthcare, financial services, and business services. Apax will consider both minority and majority investment positions and prefers companies with strong market positions and growth potential. The Firm generally pursues platform acquisitions valued from $1 to $5 billion. Apax Partners was formed in 1981 and is based in London.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 248 of 263
Sector (Internet Software and Services) 26 of 27
Type (Going Private) 21 of 22
Country (United Kingdom) 32 of 36
Year (2022) 4 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-05-02 Karl Lagerfeld

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Karl Lagerfeld is a luxury fashion brand that has collaborated on a variety of high-profile fashion and art-related projects, most notably as head designer and creative director for Chanel. Karl Lagerfeld is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Sell €200M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-06-09 MyCase

San Diego, California, United States

MyCase is an all-in-one legal practice management software designed for a modern law firm. The company covers the entire client lifecycle with Lead Management, Case Management, Billing and Invoicing, and Robust Reporting. It includes market-leading features such as integrated MyCase Payments, 2-way text messaging, MyCase Client Portal to centralize client communication, and MyCase Drive. The MyCase family of brands includes the broadest suite of legal practice management software solutions in the industry including MyCase, CASEpeer (Personal Injury), Soluno (Billing & Accounting), DocketWise (Immigration), and Woodpecker (Document Automation). MyCase was founded in 2010 and is based in San Diego, California.

Sell -
Buyer

Inflexion

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1999
PE ASSETS 10.0B GBP
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Inflexion is a private equity firm that specializes in investments in UK-based founder and family-owned businesses. Broad areas of interest include consumer products/services, business services, healthcare, industrials, technology, and financial services. The Firm's target investment size is £10 to £500 million. Inflexion was formed in 1999 and is based in London.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 102 of 116
Sector (Internet Software and Services) 6 of 7
Type (Going Private) 3 of 3
Country (United Kingdom) 94 of 101
Year (2022) 7 of 9
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-05-01 Goals Soccer Centres

East Kilbride, United Kingdom

Goals Soccer Centres is an operator of outdoor soccer centers. Goals Soccer Centres was founded in 2000 and is based in East Kilbride, the United Kingdom. AS on Sep 30, 2019, Goals Soccer Centres delisted from the stock market.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-06-09 Global Reach

London, United Kingdom

Global Reach is a UK-based cross-border payments provider that serves customers of all sizes by facilitating international payments. Global Reach was founded in 2001 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Sell -