Investment Summary

Riverside Invests In BISim

On January 7, 2013, private equity firm Riverside invested in software company BISim

Investment Highlights
  • This is Riverside’s 6th transaction in the Software sector.
  • This is Riverside’s 5th transaction in Czech Republic.
Investment Fate
  • BISim was sold to a publicly-traded strategic buyer in 2021.

Investment Summary

Date 2013-01-07
Target BISim
Sector Software
Investor(s) Riverside
Deal Type Growth Capital
Advisor(s) BDA Partners (Financial)

Target

BISim

Prague, Czech Republic
BISim is a global software company at the forefront of simulation and training solutions for defense and civilian organizations. Globally, more than 500,000 military personnel are trained every year using BISim’s Virtual Battlespace (VBS) software products. More than 60 NATO and NATO-friendly countries and over 250 integrators/prime contractors use VBS technology, many making significant funding commitments to extend VBS product capabilities. BISim was formed in 2001 and is based in Prague, Czech Republic.

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Investor

Riverside

New York, New York, United States

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1988
PE ASSETS 5.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

The Riverside Company is a global private equity firm that seeks investments in profitable lower middle-market companies valued under $400 million. Riverside looks to invest in growth businesses headquartered in North America, Europe, and Asia (primarily Japan and South Korea), that have been in operation for at least five years. Riverside targets investments in a wide array of industries including distribution, automotive, healthcare, education, manufacturing, software, consumer services, plastics, publishing, food, communications, marine, and business services. Riverside was formed in 1988 and is based in New York City.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 160 of 295
Sector: Software M&A 6 of 27
Type: Growth Capital M&A Deals 8 of 65
Country: Czech Republic M&A 5 of 5
Year: 2013 M&A 1 of 10
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-12-20 DuBois Chemicals

Sharonville, Ohio, United States

DuBois Chemicals is a chemical maker whose products are used for cleaning in a wide variety of industries. DuBois provides quality solutions that improve efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and perform to the most demanding standards. DuBois Chemicals was founded in 1920 and is based in Sharonville, Ohio.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-01-21 Alchemy Systems

Austin, Texas, United States

Alchemy Systems LP is a training and educational technology company provides an innovative solutions that help food and retail companies engage with their workforces to drive productivity and safety. Alchemy Systems was founded in 2003 and is based in Austin, Texas.

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