M&A Deal Summary

Equip Capital Acquires Funplays

On November 13, 2019, private equity firm Equip Capital acquired consumer services company Funplays

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Equip Capital’s 1st transaction in the Consumer Services sector.
  • This is Equip Capital’s 2nd transaction in Sweden.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2019-11-13
Target Funplays
Sector Consumer Services
Buyer(s) Equip Capital
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Funplays

Halmstad, Sweden
Funplays is an operator of indoor play centers in the Nordics. The parks attract children in a broad age span with their wide range of attractions. Funplays was founded in 2006 and is based in Halmstad, Sweden.

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DESCRIPTION

Equip Capital is a private equity firm focused on acquiring small and mid-sized profitable companies in Scandinavia. Equip Capital seeks control positions in partnership with entrepreneurs and management teams. The Firm primarily invests in the consumer, industrials, and business services sectors. Equip Capital was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Oslo, Norway.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 14
Sector: Consumer Services M&A 1 of 1
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals 2 of 9
Country: Sweden M&A 2 of 7
Year: 2019 M&A 3 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-09-02 Holy Greens

Malmo, Sweden

Holy Greens is a chain of salad restaurants. Holy Greens has an outstanding concept with a well-defined quality, healthy and locally sourced ingredients, efficient serving and a clear sustainability profile. Holy Greens was founded in 2013 and is based in Malmo, Sweden.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-12-18 Bastard Burgers

Lulea, Sweden

Bastard Burgers is a chain of fast-casual burger restaurants that currently operates more than 30 restaurants. Its distinct and strong street food concept is based on premium quality, great taste and a wide menu, including a full vegan offering of all burgers. Bastard Burgers was founded in 2016 and is based in Lulea, Sweden.

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