Investment Summary

GIMV Invests In Curana

On July 2, 2024, private equity firm GIMV invested in consumer products company Curana

Investment Highlights
  • This is GIMV’s 7th transaction in the Consumer Products sector.
  • This is GIMV’s 48th transaction in Belgium.

Investment Summary

Date 2024-07-02
Target Curana
Sector Consumer Products
Investor(s) GIMV
Deal Type Growth Capital

Target

Curana

Ardooie, Belgium
Curana is a developer and manufacturer of high-end bicycle components, specializing in fenders, chain guards and dress guards. Curana is renowned for its design and innovation capabilities, providing custom-built solutions for top-tier bicycle manufacturers. Curana is based in Ardooie, Belgium.

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Investor

GIMV

Antwerp, Belgium

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1980
PE ASSETS 2.0B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

GIMV is a Belgium based public investment company focused on private equity and venture capital investments in tech-based businesses. GIMV's private equity practice operates through its Corporate Investment unit and targets management buyouts, buy-ins, and growth capital financings of companies with annual sales between EUR15 and EUR150 million. For buyout opportunities GIMV generally takes a majority stake in businesses and for growth capital needs, GIMV takes a minority position. GIMV does not invest in publicly held companies or turnaround situations. GIMV's geographic focus is within Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, and France. GIMV also invests in Russia through Eagle Capital Partners, a partnership with KBC Private Equity. GIMV was formed in 1980 and is headquartered in Antwerp with additional offices in The Hague, Frankfurt, Munich, and Paris.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 161 of 170
Sector: Consumer Products M&A 7 of 9
Type: Growth Capital M&A Deals 32 of 34
Country: Belgium M&A 48 of 50
Year: 2024 M&A 2 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-06-07 SMG Sportplatzmaschinenbau

Vohringen, Germany

SMG Sportplatzmaschinenbau is developing modern machines for laying synthetic flooring in the sports sector. SMG has also been introducing world firsts for the maintenance of artificial turf or carpets with granulate infill since the 1980s. For almost half a century, SMG has offered a unique range of machines. SMG Sportplatzmaschinenbau was founded in 1975 and is based in Vohringen, Germany.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-07-22 Bugaboo

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Bugaboo designs strollers and parenting solutions, helping families create endless moments of fun and discovery every step of the way. The company's products include strollers, car seats, travel cots, and accessories. Bugaboo was founded in 1999 and is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

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