M&A Deal Summary

Invision Acquires N3K

On November 23, 2020, private equity firm Invision acquired internet software and services company N3K from VR Equitypartner

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Invision’s 1st transaction in the Internet Software and Services sector.
  • This is Invision’s 18th transaction in Germany.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2020-11-23
Target N3K
Sector Internet Software and Services
Buyer(s) Invision
Sellers(s) VR Equitypartner
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

N3K

Heilbronn, Germany
N3K is a provider of IP Address Management, Active Directory & Cloud Auditing, and Privileged Access Management. N3K is based in Heilbronn, Germany.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Invision

Zug, Switzerland

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1996
PE ASSETS 400M EUR
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Invision AG is a private equity firm focused on growth capital investments in European companies or companies with opportunities in Europe. Target sectors include information technology, software, electronics, telecommunications, medical devices, healthcare services, financial services, and media. Invision looks to invest between €20 and €100 million in businesses generating €25 and €200 million in sales. Invision was formed in 1996 as the corporate venture capital arm of Metro Holding. Invision is based in Zug, Switzerland.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 53 of 61
Sector (Internet Software and Services) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 4 of 4
Country (Germany) 18 of 21
Year (2020) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-05-28 Planet Sports

Munich, Germany

Planet Sports is an online retailer of board sports, streetwear, and fashion products for men, women, and children. Besides snowboard, skateboard, wakeboard, and surf equipment, it also offers the trendiest styles for off-hill adventures. Planet Sports was formed in 1993 and is based in Munich, Germany.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-12-21 TonerPartner

Gevelsberg, Germany

TonerPartner is an online retailer specializing in the marketing of ink, toner, and printer cartridges for a wide range of printers in 16 European countries. The company offers one of the broadest portfolios of original branded products, high-quality white label and own branded compatible alternatives, as well as environmentally friendly recycled products. TonerPartner was founded in 1993 and is based in Gevelsberg, Germany.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

VR Equitypartner

Frankfurt, Germany

Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1970
PE ASSETS 500M EUR
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

VR Equitypartner is a generalist private equity firm that provides equity and mezzanine financing to companies in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. VR does not have any sector preferences and targets medium sized business with at least €20 million in revenues. VR seeks stable businesses with strong growth prospects and experienced management. For both equity and mezzanine needs, the Firm looks to invest €1.5 to €15 million per transaction. VR was formed in 1970 and based in Frankfurt.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 11 of 15
Sector (Internet Software and Services) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 4 of 7
Country (Germany) 10 of 14
Year (2020) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-10-15 Dittrich + Co

Schwabmünchen, Germany

Dittrich + Co is a provider of toolmaking and injection molded parts. The company serves clients from the furniture industry, consumer electronics, packaging industry, automotive & transport, mechanical engineering, and medicine. Dittrich + Co was established in 1958 and is based in Schwabmünchen, Germany.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-07-08 Megabad

Cologne, Germany

Megabad is a plumbing retailer with an online sales channel. Megabad was founded in 1973 and is based in Cologne, Germany.

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