Investment Summary

Inflexion and Cobepa SA Invest In Easyfairs

On May 30, 2024, private equity firms Inflexion and Cobepa SA invested in media company Easyfairs

Investment Highlights
  • This is Inflexion’s 4th and Cobepa SA’s 1st transaction in the Media sector.
  • This is Inflexion’s 1st and Cobepa SA’s 7th transaction in Belgium.

Investment Summary

Date 2024-05-30
Target Easyfairs
Sector Media
Investor(s) Inflexion
Cobepa SA
Deal Type Growth Capital
Advisor(s) J.P. Morgan Securities
PwC Corporate Finance LLC (Financial)

Target

Easyfairs

Brussels, Belgium
Easyfairs organizes and hosts live events, bringing communities together to visit the future. Easyfairs was established in 2004 and is based in Brussels, Belgium.

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Investor(S) 2

Investor

Inflexion

London, United Kingdom

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1999
PE ASSETS 10.0B GBP
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Inflexion is a private equity firm that specializes in investments in UK-based founder and family-owned businesses. Broad areas of interest include consumer products/services, business services, healthcare, industrials, technology, and financial services. The Firm's target investment size is £10 to £500 million. Inflexion was formed in 1999 and is based in London.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 114 of 116
Sector (Media) 4 of 4
Type (Growth Capital) 28 of 29
Country (Belgium) 1 of 1
Year (2024) 4 of 6
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-05-13 Ultimate Performance

Manchester, United Kingdom

Ultimate Performance is a unique global, premium health and fitness platform that delivers high-end personalised training and nutrition programmes with a focus on clients making a significant lifestyle change. Ultimate Performance was founded in 2009 and is based in Manchester, United Kingdom.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-07-01 ITM

London, United Kingdom

ITM specialises in technology-led data audit, management, administration and migration services, working with pension funds, providers, trusts and administrators as well as other generalist financial institutions. ITM solves complex data problems for the pensions and insurance industry using technology and expertise. ITM was founded in 2003 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

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Investor

Cobepa SA

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1957
PE ASSETS 2.5B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Cobepa S.A. is a global investment group focused on growth capital investments (acquiring significant minority stakes) and leveraged buyout transactions. Cobepa invests in established companies with business models, sustainable market positions, and strong management teams. Sectors of interest include transportation, industrial, retail, financial services, and business services. The Firm generally pursues opportunities throughout Europe and North America, however Cobepa also targets opportunities in Asia and South America. Cobepa was originally established in 1957 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium


DEAL STATS #
Overall 38 of 38
Sector (Media) 1 of 1
Type (Growth Capital) 10 of 10
Country (Belgium) 7 of 7
Year (2024) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-01-29 SmartSD

Breda, Netherlands

SmartSD is a distributor of products and services in the area of video surveillance, burglary and fire protection and access control for the professional market. SmartSD was established in 2008 and is based in Breda, Netherlands.

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