M&A Deal Summary

Bridgepoint Acquires NMi Certin

On June 10, 2025, private equity firm Bridgepoint acquired business services company NMi Certin from Levine Leichtman Capital Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Bridgepoint’s 22nd transaction in the Business Services sector.
  • This is Bridgepoint’s 6th transaction in the Netherlands.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2025-06-10
Target NMi Certin
Sector Business Services
Buyer(s) Bridgepoint
Sellers(s) Levine Leichtman Capital Partners
Deal Type Secondary Buyout
Advisor(s) Houlihan Lokey
Rothschild Global Advisory (Financial)
NautaDutilh (Legal)

Target

NMi Certin

Delft, Netherlands
NMi Certin is an independent specialist for legal metrology testing and inspection services in Europe and a trusted brand globally. NMi specializes in type approval & certification, verification & calibration, and consultancy services covering a broad range of advice on complex regulations and accreditations. NMi Certin was founded in 1937 and is based in Delft, Netherlands.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Bridgepoint

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1984
PE ASSETS 75.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

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 187 of 188
Sector: Business Services M&A 22 of 22
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 71 of 72
Country: Netherlands M&A 6 of 6
Year: 2025 M&A 3 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
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.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-07-29 Hanseatic Broking Center

Hamburg, Germany

Hanseatic Broking Center is a provider of insurance services for corporate clients in Germany. Hanseatic Broking Center is based in Hamburg, Germany.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Levine Leichtman Capital Partners

Beverly Hills, California, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Mezzanine Finance Firm
Founded 1984
PE ASSETS 12.9B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Levine Leichtman Capital Partners (LLCP) is a West Coast US based private investment firm that targets mezzanine and other structured equity investments in middle-market companies. The Firm has several funds, each with different strategies. LLCP's larger fund targets subordinated debt, preferred equity, and/or common equity investments in companies with $100 to $750 million of revenue. The Firm's smaller fund invests $5 to $15 million in emerging companies with less than $25 million in revenue. LLCP also invests in financially distressed businesses. LLCP was formed in 1984 and has offices in Beverly Hills, California; Chicago, Illinois; Dallas, Texas; New York City; and London.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 59 of 59
Sector: Business Services M&A 5 of 5
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 32 of 32
Country: Netherlands M&A 3 of 3
Year: 2025 M&A 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-03-13 Encore Fire Protection

Pawtucket, Rhode Island, United States

Encore Fire Protection is a provider of fire protection services across the Northeast U.S. Encore delivers testing and inspection, maintenance and repair, and installation services to facility owners and contractors across a variety of industries. With end-to-end capabilities across fire alarm, suppression, extinguisher, and sprinkler systems, Encore services the full spectrum of critical fire safety needs for its customers. Encore Fire Protection was founded in 2009 and is based in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-07-28 Shipley Do-Nuts

Houston, Texas, United States

Shipley Do-Nuts is a donut restaurant franchisor and manufacturer of specialty food products. Shipley Do-Nuts was founded in 1936 and is based in Houston, Texas.

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