M&A Deal Summary

Ixo Private Equity and RAISE France Acquire Grand Large Yachting

On November 14, 2023, private equity firm Ixo Private Equity and growth capital firm RAISE France acquired marine company Grand Large Yachting from Pechel

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Ixo Private Equity’s 1st and RAISE France’s 1st transaction in the Marine sector.
  • This is Ixo Private Equity’s 56th and RAISE France’s 23rd transaction in France.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2023-11-14
Target Grand Large Yachting
Sector Marine
Buyer(s) Ixo Private Equity
RAISE France
Sellers(s) Pechel
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

Grand Large Yachting

Tourlaville, France
Grand Large Yachting is a manufacturer of high-end pleasure yachts for long-distance cruising. With the Allures and Garcia brands, it develops, produces and markets a range of monohull sailboats, while the Outremer and Gunboat brands are specialized in multihulls. Grand Large Yachting was established in 2003 and is based in Tourlaville, France.

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Buyer(S) 2

Buyer
DESCRIPTION

Ixo Private Equity is a private investment firm focused on acquiring and investing in companies at all stages, including venture, growth, and buyout. The Firm's buyout group does not have any sector preferences and looks to invest €2 to €30 million. Ixo's geographic preference is for opportunities throughout Western Europe. Ixo Private Equity was formed in 2002 and is based in Toulouse, France.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 61 of 64
Sector: Marine M&A 1 of 1
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 5 of 5
Country: France M&A 56 of 59
Year: 2023 M&A 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-11-01 LDL Technology

Ramonville Saint Agne, France

LDL Technology specializes in development, industrialization and commercialization of smart and wireless embedded electronic systems for automotive markets. LDL Technology was founded in 2004 and is based in Ramonville Saint Agne, France.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-12-01 Berdoues group

Cugnaux, France

Berdoues group develops, produces and markets cosmetic and perfumery products, under its own brands such as Violettes de Toulouse, Blondépil, Les Petits Plaisirs, Molyneux and under license for Chantal Thomass, IKKS, Jacadi. Its development model is based on the development of diversified and innovative product mixes, marketed to mass distribution, a selective network of perfumeries and for export. Berdoues group was founded in 1902 and is based in Cugnaux, France.

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Buyer

RAISE France

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Growth Capital Firm
Founded 2013
PE ASSETS 510M EUR
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

RAISE France is a private investment firm focused on investing in growth-oriented French companies with €30 to €500 million of revenue. Raise looks for situations where its capital and expertise can increase opportunities for expansion as well as further internal development. RAISE France was formed in 2013 and is based in Paris.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 23 of 23
Sector: Marine M&A 1 of 1
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 7 of 7
Country: France M&A 23 of 23
Year: 2023 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-04-04 Clinique des Champs Elysees

Paris, France

Clinique des Champs Elysees offers a complete range of safe and innovative techniques to improve your appearance. The CRPCE medical teams work collaboratively and offer you a truly tailor-made program. Depending on your request, you will be directed to the department of cosmetic surgery, hair surgery, aesthetic medicine or dental surgery. Clinique des Champs-Elysees was founded in 1947 and is based in Paris, France.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-07-09 Cogelec

Mortagne-sur-Sevre, France

Cogelec offers innovative solutions, particulary designed for collective housing (social or private, parking, etc.). Cogelec's numerous innovations quickly made us the French leader in the access control and wireless intercom market. Cogelec was founded in 2000 and is based in Mortagne-sur-Sevre, France.

Sell €254M

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Pechel

Paris, France

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2004
PE ASSETS 550M EUR
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Pechel is a private equity firm focused on investing in medium-sized, privately owned businesses. Pechel looks for opportunities in a variety of industrial and service-based industries valued between €30 and €200 million. Target transaction situations include growth capital financings, buyouts, and divestitures. The Firm prefers businesses operating in France and Western Europe. Pechel was founded in 2004 and is based in Paris.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 18 of 19
Sector: Marine M&A 1 of 1
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 9 of 10
Country: France M&A 17 of 18
Year: 2023 M&A 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-06-20 Jems Group

Neuilly, France

Jems Group is a provider in Big Data and pioneer of data-oriented digital transformation. JEMS intervenes in all activity sectors, from mid-cap companies to CAC 40, particularly in the fields of health, automotive, agriculture, retail, finance, Facility Management, and industry. Jems Group was established in 2002 and is based in Neuilly, France.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-01-30 Wellness Sport Club

Lyon, France

Wellness Sport Club provides a network of fitness clubs offering an extensive range of activities and services. Wellness Sport Club premium offer includes access to the widest range of services (swimming pool, sauna, hammam, coaching,...) and activities (boxing, yoga, pole dance, zumba, aquabiking). Wellness Sport Club was established in 2007 and is based in Lyon, France.

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