Investment Summary

Inflexion and Cobepa Invest In Easyfairs

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

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

Investment Summary

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

Target

Easyfairs

Brussels, Belgium
Easyfairs organizes and hosts live events, bringing communities together to visit the future. Easyfairs was founded 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 117 of 124
Sector: Media M&A 4 of 4
Type: Growth Capital M&A Deals 29 of 32
Country: Belgium M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2024 M&A 4 of 9
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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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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Cobepa

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1957
PE ASSETS 4.7B EUR
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Cobepa 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 39 of 41
Sector: Media M&A 1 of 1
Type: Growth Capital M&A Deals 10 of 11
Country: Belgium M&A 7 of 7
Year: 2024 M&A 2 of 3
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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2024-11-06 Ascentiel Groupe

Rueil-Malmaison, France

Ascentiel Groupe is an online insurance brokerage platform specializing in P&C products in France for individuals and small corporates, which are distributed under its own brands or under white label. Ascentiel offers a comprehensive suite of insurance solutions, ranging from auto, animal health and home coverage for individuals to specialised products for commercial clients, including decennial liability coverage for construction professionals and insurance for commercial vehicle fleets. Ascentiel Groupe was founded in 1970 and is based in Rueil-Malmaison, France.

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