M&A Deal Summary

TA Associates and LEA Partners Acquire Chaos

On January 11, 2022, private equity firms TA Associates and LEA Partners acquired software company Chaos

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is TA Associates’ 78th and LEA Partners’ 5th transaction in the Software sector.
  • This is TA Associates’ 1st and LEA Partners’ 1st transaction in Bulgaria.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2022-01-11
Target Chaos
Sector Software
Buyer(s) TA Associates
LEA Partners
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Chaos

Sofia, Bulgaria
Chaos is a provider of computer graphics technology, empowering artists and designers to create photorealistic imagery and animation across all creative industries. Chaos develops 3D rendering and simulation software that is used daily by top design studios, architectural firms, advertising agencies, and visual effects companies around the globe. Chaos was formed in 1997 and is based in Sofia, Bulgaria.

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Buyer(S) 2

Buyer

TA Associates

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1968
PE ASSETS 65.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

TA Associates is a private equity firm that targets investments in middle-market and large companies around the world. TA will consider control or minority investments in profitable companies and looks to commit between $70 and $500 million per transaction. TA proactively reaches out to companies directly in sourcing potential investment opportunities. Prospective businesses are generally valued between $100 million and $3 billion. Areas of interest include technology, software, communications, financial services, healthcare, business services, semiconductors/electronics, and consumer products/services. In addition to investing equity capital, TA also makes subordinated debt investments. TA's geographic preference is North America, Asia/Pacific, and Europe. TA Associates was formed in 1968 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 337 of 364
Sector (Software) 78 of 86
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 71 of 72
Country (Bulgaria) 1 of 1
Year (2022) 1 of 15
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-01-06 Stadion

Watkinsville, Georgia, United States

Stadion is an independent managed account provider that works with financial professionals, asset managers, and recordkeepers to build custom retirement plans and participant-level investment solutions. Stadion was founded in 1991 and is based in Watkinsville, Georgia.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-02-01 Backstage

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Backstage is an operator of a professional platform that connects actors, singers, dancers, comedians, voiceover artists, variety performers, and crew members with gigs and works with casting directors and content creators to help them find top industry talent. Backstage was founded in 1960 and is based in Brooklyn, New York.

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DESCRIPTION

LEA Partners is a private investment firm focused on acquiring and investing in B2B companies at all stages, from venture to buyout. The Firm looks to commit up to €45 million per transaction and will consider opportunities throughout Europe. LEA Partners was formed in 2002 and is headquartered in Karlsruhe, Germany.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 10 of 12
Sector (Software) 5 of 7
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 4 of 5
Country (Bulgaria) 1 of 1
Year (2022) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-01-11 Enscape

Karlsruhe, Germany

Enscape is a provider of real-time 3D rendering and visualization technology to the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. Enscape GmbH product enables users to create high-quality 3D real-time visualizations based on existing planning data. In addition, videos, panoramas or VR simulations can be derived automatically. Enscape was founded in 2017 and is based in Karlsruhe, Germany.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-04-12 SEMA

Wildpoldsried, Germany

SEMA provides software solutions and additional services in the fields of timber construction and stair design, as well as for the sheet metal work. SEMA was founded in 1984 and is based in Wildpoldsried, Germany.

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