M&A Deal Summary

Keensight Capital and Trail Capital Acquire Sogelink

On April 1, 2013, private equity firms Keensight Capital and Trail Capital acquired internet software and services company Sogelink

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Keensight Capital’s 2nd and Trail Capital’s 1st transaction in the Internet Software and Services sector.
  • This is Keensight Capital’s 9th and Trail Capital’s 18th transaction in France.
Investment Fate
  • Sogelink was sold to a consortium of financial buyers in 2016.
  • Sogelink was sold to a consortium of financial buyers in 2019.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2013-04-01
Target Sogelink
Sector Internet Software and Services
Buyer(s) Keensight Capital
Trail Capital
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Sogelink

Caluire et Cuire, France
Sogelink is a provider of web-based solutions for process management in order to localize networks close to construction sites as well as to enable data exchange between contractors, building companies, local authorities, and network operators. Sogelink was founded in 2000 and is based in Caluire et Cuire, France.

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Buyer(S) 2

Buyer

Keensight Capital

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2000
PE ASSETS 5.5B EUR
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Keensight Capital is a private equity investment firm focused on majority and minority growth capital investments in Western European companies. Keensight makes equity investments in a number of situations including the provision of capital to finance growth, either organically or through acquisitions, or the buying out of existing shareholders. The Firm looks to invest €10 to €600 million and will consider business with up to €400 million in revenue. Keensight Capital was formed in 2000 and is based in Paris.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 13 of 50
Sector (Internet Software and Services) 2 of 5
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 8 of 18
Country (France) 9 of 26
Year (2013) 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-01-01 Oodrive

Paris, France

Oodrive is a developer of online file sharing, backup and digital trust solutions for professionals, in line with the most rigorous international security standards. Oodrive's technologies are used in more than 90 countries and in 14 languages. Oodrive was founded in 2000 and is based in Paris, France.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-01-06 Smile

Asnieres-sur-Seine, France

Smile is an open source integrator, offering a wide range of services: consulting, ergonomics, graphic design, editorial advice, SEO, development and project management, training, third party application maintenance and open source support and hosting. Smile was founded in 1991 and is based in Asnieres-sur-Seine, France.

Buy -
Buyer

Trail Capital

Paris, France

Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2007
PE ASSETS 750M EUR
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Trail Capital is a private equity firm focused on small to medium-sized French companies. Trail looks to make control equity investments and seeks to commit €20 to €50 million per transaction. The Firm is a 'hands on' investor and looks to work alongside management in building companies. Trail Capital was formed in 2007 and has offices in Paris, Beijing, and Luxembourg.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 18 of 25
Sector (Internet Software and Services) 1 of 1
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 11 of 13
Country (France) 18 of 22
Year (2013) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-03-14 Mazarine

Paris, France

Mazarine is a communication agency dedicated to luxury and premium brands. It provides a variety of communications services for luxury brands, advising on digital strategy, advertising campaigns, product design, and large event planning. Mazarine was founded in 1992 and is based in Paris, France.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-06-28 Alti SA

Levallois-Perret, France

Alti SA is a provider of SAP solutions.

Sell €75M
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