Secondary Buyout • Information Technology

Axcel Acquires emagine Consulting

On July 1, 2021, private equity firm Axcel acquired information technology company emagine Consulting from Polaris Private Equity

Acquisition Context
  • This is Axcel’s 6th transaction in the Information Technology sector.
  • This is Axcel’s 41st transaction in Denmark.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date July 1, 2021
Target emagine Consulting
Sector Information Technology
Buyer(s) Axcel
Sellers(s) Polaris Private Equity
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target Company

emagine Consulting

Copenhagen, Denmark
emagine Consulting is an independent consultancy focused on business and IT consultants. The Group provides high-end business and IT consultants to its clients and has a large network of competent and experienced IT specialists. emagine Consulting was founded in 1994 and is based in Copenhagen, Denmark.
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Buyer Overview 1

Buyer

Axcel

Copenhagen, Denmark

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1994
PE ASSETS 4.1B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Axcel Management AS is a private equity firm focused on mid-market buyouts in Denmark and Sweden. Axcel primarily seeks companies with a strong Danish or Swedish base and international potential. The Firm looks to invest in companies with revenues of DKK 250 million (€ 35 million) to DKK 4 billion (€ 535 million). Axcel prefers majority positions. Axcel Management A/S was formed in 1994. The Firm is based in Copenhagen with an additional office in Stockholm.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 57 of 69
Sector: Information Technology 6 of 9
Type: Secondary Buyout 8 of 12
Country: Denmark 41 of 47
Year: 2021 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-06-17 VetGruppen

Birkerod, Denmark

VetGruppen is an operator of local animal clinics and hospitals that work together to ensure the best conditions for animal health. We consist of a large group of veterinarians and veterinary nurses, each with their own specialty, which is your guarantee of competent and professional care, whether it is vaccination of a dog, a health examination of a cat, or a trade examination of a horse. VetGruppen was founded in 2012 and is based in Birkerod, Denmark.

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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-10-06 SteelSeries

Copenhagen, Denmark

SteelSeries is a manufacturer of professional gaming mice, headsets, keyboards and other peripherals for PC, Mac and Xbox 360 platforms. SteelSeries improves performance through first-to-market innovations and technologies that enable gamers to play harder, train longer, and rise to the challenge. SteelSeries was founded in 2001 and is based in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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Seller Profile 1

SELLER

Polaris Private Equity

Copenhagen, Denmark

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1998
PE ASSETS 1.3B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Polaris Private Equity is a mid-market Danish private equity firm focused on buyouts within Denmark and Sweden. Polaris does not have any sector preferences, however the Firm looks for 'niche' businesses that exhibit growth potential and have the ability to lead their markets. Prospective companies typically have revenues of at least €20 million. Polaris was formed in 1998 and is based in Copenhagen.


Deal Context for Seller #
Overall 28 of 37
Sector: Information Technology 2 of 2
Type: Secondary Buyout 11 of 12
Country: Denmark 17 of 25
Year: 2021 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-05-11 Stronger

Stockholm, Sweden

Stronger is a lifestyle brand making activewear for customers in over 100 countries. Stronger was founded in 2014 and is based in Stockholm, Sweden.

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2021-09-01 G&O Maritime

Kongens Lyngby, Denmark

G&O Maritime is a supplier to the global maritime industry manufacturing a range of niche products for leading shipping companies, shipyards, and engine manufacturers. G&O Maritime is based in Kongens Lyngby, Denmark.

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