M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2025-04-03 |
| Target | smartTrade Technologies |
| Sector | Software |
| Buyer(s) | TA Associates |
| Sellers(s) |
Pléiade Investissement
HgCapital HarbourVest Partners |
| Deal Type | Secondary Buyout |
| Advisor(s) | Arma Partners (Financial) |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1968 |
| PE ASSETS | 65.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
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 | 371 of 374 |
| Sector: Software M&A | 88 of 89 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals | 74 of 74 |
| Country: France M&A | 12 of 12 |
| Year: 2025 M&A | 4 of 7 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-20 |
QIMA
Hong Kong, China QIMA is a provider of cloud based supply chain compliance solutions, that partners with brands, retailers and importers to secure, manage and optimize their global supply network. QIMA was founded in 2005 and is based in Hong Kong, China. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-07 |
Solabia Group
Paris, France Solabia Group is a manufacturer of natural active ingredients for the cosmetic, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and microbiology industries. Solabia also produces culture media, supplements, detection kits and peptones for the food testing and pharmaceutical industries. Solabia Group was founded in 1972 and is based in Paris, France. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2000 |
| PE ASSETS | 200M EUR |
| Size | Small |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Pléiade Investissement SAS is a private equity firm specializing in leverage buyouts, MBOs, MBIs, build-ups and development capital transactions. The Firm targets growth-oriented French companies with strong competitive advantages and experienced management. Pléiade looks to invest €3 to €12 million in companies with revenues of at least €8 million. The Firm will consider both minority and majority positions. Pleiade Investissement SAS was formed in 2000 and is based in Paris.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 9 of 9 |
| Sector: Software M&A | 2 of 2 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals | 3 of 3 |
| Country: France M&A | 9 of 9 |
| Year: 2025 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-01 |
Euromip
Velizy Villacoublay, France Euromip is a distributor of custom-made electronic components and sub-assemblies, particularly for the aeronautical, space and defense industries : applications with high specifications such as protection, electromagnetic compatibility, high voltage, power, high temperature, radio frequency. Euromip was founded in 1990 and is based in Velizy Villacoublay, France. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2000 |
| PE ASSETS | 70.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
HgCapital is a European private equity firm focused on a wide range of transactions including public-to-private leveraged buy-outs, management buy-ins, divestitures, and turnarounds. Broad sectors of interest include consumer and leisure, healthcare, industrials, services, technology, media, and renewable energy. The Firm will consider both majority and minority investment positions. HgCapital is the successor to Mercury Capital Partners, a former unit of Merill Lynch which was spun out by management in 2000. HgCapital has offices in London and Munich.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 95 of 97 |
| Sector: Software M&A | 22 of 24 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals | 36 of 36 |
| Country: France M&A | 2 of 2 |
| Year: 2025 M&A | 1 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-03 |
Dext Software
London, United Kingdom Dext Software is a bookkeeping automation software company. Spanning data capture, automated classification, and reporting, Dext’s software helps accountants realize material efficiency savings from automating receipt capture/digitization and provides a “real-time” view of clients’ accounts. Dext Software was founded in 2010 and is based in London, United Kingdom. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-08 |
A-LIGN
Tampa, Florida, United States A-LIGN is a cybersecurity and compliance solutions provider that specializes in helping businesses navigate the complexities of regulatory and business-driven security and compliance needs. It provides security and compliance solutions in the form of assessments, audits, and cyber risk advisory and testing services for companies ranging from small-medium-sized businesses to large enterprises. A-LIGN was founded in 2009 and is based in Tampa, Florida. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1978 |
| PE ASSETS | 147.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
HarbourVest Partners, LLC is an investment firm that makes investments in new private equity partnerships, acquires secondary interests, and makes direct investments in operating companies. HarbourVest's largest investment area is investments in private equity funds, comprising of approximately 2/3 of HarbourVest's assets. HarbourVest's direct investment group looks for investments in growth oriented businesses at a variety of stages. The Group generally targets co-investments of $5 to $100 million, growth capital financings of $5 to $40 million, or mezzanine commitments of $5 to $20 million. Sectors of interest include software, hardware, data communications, telecommunications, and financial services. HarbourVest was formed in 1997 to assume the business of Hancock Venture Partners which was formed in 1982. HarbourVest Partners is based in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in London, Tokyo, and Hong Kong.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 147 of 150 |
| Sector: Software M&A | 19 of 19 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals | 37 of 37 |
| Country: France M&A | 4 of 4 |
| Year: 2025 M&A | 1 of 4 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-09 |
AssuredPartners
Orlando, Florida, United States AssuredPartners is a full-service insurance broker, offering property and casualty and employee benefits insurance products and services to middle-market businesses, public institutions, and high-net-worth individuals. AssuredPartners was founded in 2011 and is based in Orlando, Florida. |
Sell | $13.5B |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-14 |
esure
Reigate, United Kingdom esure is a motor insurer offering car, home, pet and travel insurance over the internet and by phone through the esure and Sheilas’ Wheels brands. esure was founded in 2000 and is based Reigate, United Kingdom. |
Sell | £1.3B |
