Investment Summary

ESO Capital Invests In 21sportsgroup

On October 25, 2016, private equity firm ESO Capital invested in retailer 21sportsgroup

Investment Highlights
  • This is ESO Capital’s 1st transaction in the Retail sector.
  • This is ESO Capital’s 1st transaction in Germany.

Investment Summary
Date 2016-10-25
Target 21sportsgroup
Sector Retail
Investor(s) ESO Capital
Deal Type Growth Capital

Target

21sportsgroup

Mannheim, Germany
21sportsgroup is a fast growing European sports platform with an integrated multi-channel offering of running, cycling, triathlon, action sports, streetwear, outdoor and football apparel and equipment. In addition to its vertical online shops, 21sportsgroup provides a multi-sports offering through its integrated marketplace complemented by 14 flagship stores and its private shopping club Clubsale. 21sportsgroup is present across Europe with focus on Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, BeNeLux, Italy and Spain. The company aims to become the undisputed European leader in sports e-commerce.

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Investor(S) 1

Investor

ESO Capital

Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2006
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

ESO Capital is a private investment group that offers a variety of financing solutions for small to mid-sized UK-based companies. The Firm does not have any sector preferences and looks to commit between €10 and €40 million per transaction. ESO Capital was established in 2006 and is headquartered in London.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 4
Sector (Retail) 1 of 1
Type (Growth Capital) 2 of 2
Country (Germany) 1 of 1
Year (2016) 2 of 2
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