M&A Deal Summary

KKA Partners Acquires Blackroll

On January 31, 2025, private equity firm KKA Partners acquired consumer products company Blackroll

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is KKA Partners’ 1st transaction in the Consumer Products sector.
  • This is KKA Partners’ 2nd transaction in Switzerland.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2025-01-31
Target Blackroll
Sector Consumer Products
Buyer(s) KKA Partners
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Blackroll

Bottighofen, Switzerland
Blackroll offers recovery and movement products to people of all ages and sports levels the possibility to improve their flexibility, balance, and strength by doing simple exercises and applying self-massage. Blackroll was formed in 2007 and is based in Bottighofen, Switzerland.

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DESCRIPTION

KKA Partners is a private equity firm focused on acquiring lower middle-market companies in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The Firm aims to invest €20 to €30 million of equity in companies valued at up to €120 million. Areas of interest include healthcare, business services, and consumer products/services. KKA has a special interest in businesses that can leverage its tech-enabled playbook for future success and growth. KKA Partners was established in 2018 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 7 of 9
Sector: Consumer Products M&A 1 of 2
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals 6 of 8
Country: Switzerland M&A 2 of 2
Year: 2025 M&A 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-06-01 Healthcare Holding

Baar, Switzerland

Healthcare Holding is an independent distributor and service provider of medical products, with a product portfolio spanning from rehabilitation and care to interventional therapy as well as dental and orthodontic applications. Healthcare Holding was formed in 2021 and is headquartered in Baar, Switzerland.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-03-17 GeHo

Straelen, Germany

GeHo is a specialized distributor of confectionery, baked goods, and beverages focused on the growing vending industry. With third-party brands and own brand products, GeHo provides snacks and beverages on the go to people across DACH via universities, schools, corporates, public institutions, and, in particular, vending operators. GeHo was founded in 1989 and is based in Straelen, Germany.

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