Growth Capital • Information Technology

Corsair Capital Invests In IDnow

On October 28, 2019, private equity firm Corsair Capital invested in information technology company IDnow

Investment Context
  • This is Corsair Capital’s 1st transaction in the Information Technology sector.
  • This is Corsair Capital’s 1st transaction in Germany.

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Investment Summary

Date October 28, 2019
Target IDnow
Sector Information Technology
Investor(s) Corsair Capital
Deal Type Growth Capital

Target Company

IDnow

Munich, Germany
IDnow is a provider of the Identity Verification-as-a-Service solutions platform. IDnow has set out to make the connected world a safer place. IDnow's unmanipulable identity verification is used across industries conducting online customer interactions that require a high degree of security. IDnow was founded in 2014 and is based in Munich, Germany.
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Investor Overview 1

Investor

Corsair Capital

New York, New York, United States

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1992
PE ASSETS 9.9B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

Corsair Capital is a private investment firm focused on investments in the financial services industry. Specific areas of interest include banks, insurance companies, credit card specialists, asset managers, private banks, mortgage lenders, financial technology firms, and finance companies. The Firm looks to invest between $50 to $100 million in companies with proven business models and 'meaningful' barriers to entry. Corsair will consider opportunities around the world, including the US, Europe, Latin America, and Asia. Prospective transactions include recapitalizations, growth capital financings, management buyouts, and special/distressed situations. Corsair Capital was originally established in 1992 and is based in New York City. Corsair has an additional office in London.


Deal Context for Investor #
Overall 23 of 29
Sector: Information Technology 1 of 4
Type: Growth Capital 2 of 3
Country: Germany 1 of 1
Year: 2019 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-09-23 Axo Finans

Oslo, Norway

Axo Finans is a specialist in consumer credit and loan brokerage, partnering with leading banks in the region to achieve optimal credit solutions for consumers. Axo Finans was founded in 2008 and is based in Oslo, Norway.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-06-29 Personal Capital

Redwood City, California, United States

Personal Capital Corp. is a provider of financial advisory services. Personal Capital is based in Redwood City, California.

Sell $1.0B