M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2025-03-03 |
| Target | Esker |
| Sector | Information Technology |
| Buyer(s) |
Bridgepoint
General Atlantic |
| Deal Type | Going Private |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1984 |
| PE ASSETS | 75.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Bridgepoint is a large European private equity firm that invests in middle-market companies across a broad range of industries with an enterprise value of €200 - €1000 million. Prospective transaction situations include buyouts, buy-ins, growth financings, consolidations, and take privates. The firms invest in the range of €75 - €400 million transaction. Bridgepoint Development Capital specializes in investments in businesses valued up to a €150 million, taking equity stakes of between €10 million and €75 million. General sectors of interest include consumer products and services, retail, financial services, healthcare, media, technology, industrials, and business services. Bridgepoint was formed in 1984 and has offices in London, Frankfurt, Luxembourg, Madrid, Milan, Paris, Stockholm and Warsaw.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 186 of 188 |
| Sector: Information Technology M&A | 11 of 11 |
| Type: Going Private M&A Deals | 5 of 5 |
| Country: France M&A | 43 of 43 |
| Year: 2025 M&A | 2 of 4 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-20 |
Eckoh
Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom Eckoh works with blue-chip organizations and provides secure payment products and customer service solutions. Its customer service solutions enable processing payments, transactions and inquiries without the caller needing to talk to a contact centre agent. Eckoh was founded in 1997 and is based in Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-28 |
Kereis
Paris, France Kereis is a pioneer in protection insurance brokerage both in France and Europe, and specializes in credit protection. The company has invested significantly over the past years to diversify its distribution channels and develop its digital offering. Kereis was founded in 1991 and is based in Paris, France. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Growth Capital Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1980 |
| PE ASSETS | 105.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
General Atlantic is a large private equity firm that invests globally in growth-oriented public and private companies. Broad areas of interest include financial services, media and consumer, healthcare, enterprise solutions, communications and electronics, and energy. General Atlantic looks to invest $40 to $400 million in transactions that support growth, expansions, buy-outs, consolidations and build-ups. General Atlantic seeks to make 8 to 12 investments per year with an investment horizon of five to ten years. The Firm's geographic coverage spans North America; Europe; Asia/Pacific; and India. General Atlantic was formed in 1980 and is based in New York, New York.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 360 of 364 |
| Sector: Information Technology M&A | 45 of 45 |
| Type: Going Private M&A Deals | 11 of 11 |
| Country: France M&A | 8 of 8 |
| Year: 2025 M&A | 2 of 6 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-17 |
Kayali
Worthington , Ohio, United States Kayali is a global fragrance house inspired by Middle Eastern heritage and the art of fragrance layering. Kayali was formed in 2018 and is based in Worthington, Ohio. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-03 |
Frazier & Deeter
Atlanta, Georgia, United States Frazier & Deeter is a nationally recognized CPA and advisory firm. Frazier & Deeter and its FD family of brands have nine offices. The firm provides a wide range of tax, audit, accounting and advisory services to help clients reach their unique financial goals. Frazier & Deeter was founded in 1981 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia. |
Buy | - |
