Investment Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2019-03-01 |
| Target | Climb Up |
| Sector | Leisure |
| Investor(s) |
Calcium Capital
Access Capital Partners |
| Sellers(s) | CARVEST |
| Deal Type | Stake Purchase |
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Calcium Capital is a French private investment firm focused on small to mid-sized companies. The Firm looks to invest in established growth companies where it can commit €5 to €20 million of equity capital. Calcium does not have any stated sector preferences and prefers opportunities throughout France and neighboring countries. Calcium Capital is based in Paris.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 1 of 6 |
| Sector: Leisure M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Type: Stake Purchase M&A Deals | 1 of 2 |
| Country: France M&A | 1 of 6 |
| Year: 2019 M&A | 1 of 4 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-04-05 |
Superprod
Paris, France Superprod is an independent producer which develops, produces and distributes animated and fiction films and series. Superprod was founded in 2010 and is based in Paris, France. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Asset Manager |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1998 |
| PE ASSETS | 13.7B EUR |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Access Capital Partners is a mega-sized European investment firm that seeks to partner with fund managers spanning a variety of investment strategies. These include funds focused on small buyouts, private debt/mezzanine, infrastructure, and secondary investments. Access Capital primarily invests in funds, however the Firm does select co-investments directly as well. Co-investment opportunities are mostly generated from fund managers in which Access has invested and with whom the team has developed a long-standing relationship. Access Capital Partners was established in 1998 and is headquartered in Paris.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4 of 7 |
| Sector: Leisure M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Type: Stake Purchase M&A Deals | 2 of 2 |
| Country: France M&A | 3 of 4 |
| Year: 2019 M&A | 1 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-16 |
Skill & You
Montrouge, France Skill & You is a vocational e-learning provider with 120,000 students and 850 employees and has established itself as a market leader in France and Spain. The Group’s unrivaled portfolio of 220 courses largely lead to state diplomas and cover a wide range of professional fields (healthcare, childcare, animal health, IT & digital, accounting and administration, public service, and construction, among others). As a member of the EdTech France association, Skill & You also plays a major role in fostering the development of e-learning in France. Skill & You is based in Montrouge, France. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-05-01 |
Nextlane
Paris, France Nextlane is a provider of CRM solutions to OEMs and automotive dealers. The company is engaged in the development of global customer management solutions for sales, marketing, and aftersales in automotive industry. Nextlane was founded in 2000 and is based in Paris, France. |
Sell | - |
CARVEST is a subsidiary of French bank Credit Agricole and seeks to make direct investments in small to mid-sized, private French companies with up to €500 million in revenue. The unit looks to commit up to €15 million per transaction to support growth objectives or provide liquidity. CARVEST does not have any stated sector preferences and generally pursues minority positions. CARVEST is headquartered in Lyon.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 1 of 3 |
| Sector: Leisure M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Type: Stake Purchase M&A Deals | 1 of 1 |
| Country: France M&A | 1 of 3 |
| Year: 2019 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-01-01 |
Plantes & Fruits
Varize, France Plantes & Fruits group aims to promote a range of natural products by focusing on organic and conventional agriculture. The holding company now includes 4 distinct entities, and aims to develop commercial and industrial synergies between all of them, in order to accelerate its growth. Plantes & Fruits was founded in 2019 and is a based in Varize, France. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-12-06 |
Barou Equipements
Chavanay, France Barou Equipements designs and manufacturer of anti-abrasion steel parts for industrial applications, including handling accessories (forks, clamps, aprons, etc.), high-performance steel wear parts, and ballistic armor for civilian vehicles. It provides customized solutions tailored to its clients' needs in the materials handling, industrial wear, and defense sectors. Barou Equipements was founded in 1975 and is based in Chavanay, France. |
Buy | - |
