M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2016-08-05 |
| Target | Cruise |
| Sector | Internet Software and Services |
| Buyer(s) |
Bridgepoint
HarbourVest Partners NatWest Group |
| Sellers(s) | Risk Capital Partners |
| Deal Type | Secondary Buyout |
| Deal Value | 52M GBP |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1984 |
| PE ASSETS | 28.2B EUR |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Bridgepoint is a large European private equity firm that invests in middle-market companies across a broad range of industries with an enterprise value of €200 - €1000 million. Prospective transaction situations include buyouts, buy-ins, growth financings, consolidations, and take privates. The firms invest in the range of €75 - €400 million transaction. Bridgepoint Development Capital specializes in investments in businesses valued up to a €150 million, taking equity stakes of between €10 million and €75 million. General sectors of interest include consumer products and services, retail, financial services, healthcare, media, technology, industrials, and business services. Bridgepoint was formed in 1984 and has offices in London, Frankfurt, Luxembourg, Madrid, Milan, Paris, Stockholm and Warsaw.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 109 of 184 |
| Sector (Internet Software and Services) | 3 of 9 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 40 of 70 |
| Country (United Kingdom) | 49 of 81 |
| Year (2016) | 5 of 9 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 50 of 61 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-07-05 |
Emeria
Antony, France Emeria is an acquisitive and tech-enabled platform that provides a range of real estate services to residential property owners and tenants, including joint-property management, lease management, letting and brokerage services. The Company also offers insurance services, such as multi-risk guarantee and rental guarantee insurance, and a range of ancillary, digital, and B2B services, including diagnostic solutions and B2B property management. Emeria is based in Antony, France. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-09-19 |
Beck & Pollitzer
Kent, United Kingdom Beck & Pollitzer is a provider of complete machinery solutions. The company helps clients to relocate and install factories and machinery across the UK and Europe. Beck & Pollitzer was founded in 1863 and is based in Kent, United Kingdom. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1978 |
| PE ASSETS | 86.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
HarbourVest Partners, LLC is an investment firm that makes investments in new private equity partnerships, acquires secondary interests, and makes direct investments in operating companies. HarbourVest's largest investment area is investments in private equity funds, comprising of approximately 2/3 of HarbourVest's assets. HarbourVest's direct investment group looks for investments in growth oriented businesses at a variety of stages. The Group generally targets co-investments of $5 to $100 million, growth capital financings of $5 to $40 million, or mezzanine commitments of $5 to $20 million. Sectors of interest include software, hardware, data communications, telecommunications, and financial services. HarbourVest was formed in 1997 to assume the business of Hancock Venture Partners which was formed in 1982. HarbourVest Partners is based in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in London, Tokyo, and Hong Kong.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 146 of 223 |
| Sector (Internet Software and Services) | 9 of 18 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 31 of 55 |
| Country (United Kingdom) | 13 of 17 |
| Year (2016) | 10 of 16 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 62 of 68 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-07-18 |
Polyconcept
Roelofarendsveen, Netherlands Polyconcept supplies a wide range of promotional, lifestyle and gift products to more than 10,000 advertising distributors across Europe, as well as to various retail channels. End-users range from large corporations to small enterprises and consumers. Polyconcept was founded in 1973 and is based in Roelofarendsveen, Netherlands. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-08-10 |
Roompot
Goes, Netherlands Roompot is a holiday park operator active in the exploitation of holiday parks, tour operating services for third party holiday parks, and the development of holiday parks. Roompot was founded in 1965 and is based in Goes, Netherlands. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1727 |
| Sector | Financial Services |
| Employees | 61,857 |
| Revenue | 14.8B GBP (2023) |
NatWest Group provides support to customers to manage their finances and do business. NatWest Group was founded in 1727 and is based in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 10 of 12 |
| Sector (Internet Software and Services) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (United Kingdom) | 8 of 10 |
| Year (2016) | 1 of 1 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 7 of 7 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-03-27 |
Royal Bank of Scotland - Private Banking and Wealth Management business
United Kingdom Royal Bank of Scotland - Private Banking and Wealth Management business comprises client relationships outside the British Isles and associated staff. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-29 |
FreeAgent Central
Edinburgh, United Kingdom FreeAgent offers cloud accounting services for small businesses, an API for easy integration, and integrations with existing startups such as Basecamp, Stripe, PayPal, and Xpenditure. The company also has an offering for accountants and a fully-integrated payroll system. |
Buy | £53M |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2001 |
| PE ASSETS | 75M GBP |
| Size | Small |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Risk Capital Partners is a private investment group focused on working with entrepreneurs and helping them achieve growth through acquisitions, roll-out programs, and bold organic growth strategies. Risk looks to invest £2 to £15 million of equity in established, profitable companies based in the UK and will consider opportunities across a broad range of industry sectors including consumer, retail, leisure, healthcare, financial services, transport, and support services. Risk Capital Partners was formed in 2001 and is based in London.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 8 of 15 |
| Sector (Internet Software and Services) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 3 of 6 |
| Country (United Kingdom) | 8 of 15 |
| Year (2016) | 2 of 2 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-05-05 |
DWS Automotive Repair Solutions
London, United Kingdom DWS Bodyworks is an accident repair group. DWS operates a chain of 17 repair centres providing accident repair and accident management services to motor insurers, fleet operators, dealer groups and motor manufacturers. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-04-05 |
Xstrahl
Suwanee, Georgia, United States Xstrahl is a designer and manufacturer of superficial orthovoltage X-ray systems used in the treatment of cancers and dermatological disorders, as well as a pioneer in the development of advanced X–ray systems for pre-clinical radiation biology research. Xstrahl was founded in 2000 and is based in Suwanee, Georgia. |
Buy | - |
