Investment Summary

Qualium Investissement Exits Constellation

On May 13, 2024, private equity firm 3i Private Equity invested in information technology company Constellation from Qualium Investissement

Investment Highlights
  • This is 3i Private Equity’s 9th transaction in the Information Technology sector.
  • This is 3i Private Equity’s 31st transaction in France.

Investment Summary

Date 2024-05-13
Target Constellation
Sector Information Technology
Investor(s) 3i Private Equity
Sellers(s) Qualium Investissement
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

Constellation

Saint-Cloud, France
Constellation offers a comprehensive IT support package for SMEs: cloud solutions, infrastructure, cybersecurity, sovereign data center, software development, consulting, big data etc., as well as specific expertise in legacy systems (IBM/Oracle). Constellation was founded in 2016 and is based in Saint-Cloud, France.

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Investor(S) 1

Investor

3i Private Equity

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1945
PE ASSETS 21.0B GBP
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

3i Private Equity is the private equity arm of 3i Group, a publicly held, global investment firm focused on private equity and infrastructure investing. 3i Private Equity generally targets buyout and growth capital financings and looks for opportunities across Europe, North America, and Asia. The Firm's targeted transaction range is €100 to €500 million. Industries of interest include business services, healthcare, consumer, media, oil/gas & power, technology, and financial services. 3i Group was originally formed in 1945 and is based in London.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 249 of 251
Sector: Information Technology M&A 9 of 9
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 43 of 43
Country: France M&A 31 of 31
Year: 2024 M&A 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-04-25 Nexeye

Gorinchem, Netherlands

Nexeye is an optical retail chain. The company offers a range of private label and branded spectacles, as well as hearing aids, contact lenses and sunglasses, at average price points significantly below its major competitors. Nexeye was established in 1982 and is based in Gorinchem, Netherlands.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-07-24 Weener Plastics

Ede, Netherlands

Weener Plastics creates, designs, and produces plastic packaging products for fast-moving consumer goods, primarily for large consumer brand customers. Weener Plastics was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Ede, Netherlands.

Sell €838M

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Qualium Investissement

Paris, France

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1998
PE ASSETS 1.6B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Qualium Investissement is a large private equity firm focused on acquiring and investing in French companies. The Firm does not have any sector preferences and prefers buyouts of family-owned or closely held companies that are seeking a change of ownership. Qualium's looks to invest €20 to €75 million in transactions valued up to €250 million. Qualium Investissement is based in Paris.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 38 of 38
Sector: Information Technology M&A 1 of 1
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 26 of 26
Country: France M&A 36 of 36
Year: 2024 M&A 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-04-16 Kermel

Colmar, France

Kermel is a manufacturer of meta-aramid fibre for protective clothing and industrial applications. Kermel fibre is used for protective clothing. The company is a manufacturer of aramid fibre dedicated to heat resistant protective clothing. Kermel was founded in 1992 and is based in Colmar, France.

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