M&A Deal Summary

Value4Capital, Genesis Capital SRO and ESPIRA Investments Acquire Summa Linguae

On November 26, 2019, private equity firms Value4Capital, Genesis Capital SRO and ESPIRA Investments acquired information technology company Summa Linguae

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Value4Capital’s 1st, Genesis Capital SRO’s 2nd and ESPIRA Investments’ 1st transaction in the Information Technology sector.
  • This is Value4Capital’s 4th, Genesis Capital SRO’s 2nd and ESPIRA Investments’ 1st transaction in Poland.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2019-11-26
Target Summa Linguae
Sector Information Technology
Buyer(s) Value4Capital
Genesis Capital SRO
ESPIRA Investments
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Summa Linguae

Krakow, Poland
Summa Linguae is a language technology service (LSP) provider. Summa Linguae provides translation, localization, and data management services for large international clients. Summa Linguae is based in Krakow, Poland.

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Buyer(S) 3

Buyer

Value4Capital

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2011
PE ASSETS 333M EUR
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Value4Capital is a private equity firm focused on Central and Eastern European services companies. Value4Capital typically invests in buyout or growth capital transactions, often in partnership with owners or managers of the target businesses. The Firm looks to commit €10 to €25 million per transaction and generally prefers controlling positions. Value4Capital was formed in 2011 and is headquartered in Luxembourg.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 8
Sector (Information Technology) 1 of 1
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 2 of 3
Country (Poland) 4 of 5
Year (2019) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-05-13 Shoper

Kraków, Poland

Shoper is a provider of software for running an online store. The Shoper software, which is ideal for those who want to quickly and professionally open their own online business. The company is made up of specialists from e-commerce branding, who focus on continuous product improvement with an emphasis on a user-friendly and intuitive user interface. Our platform is ideal for people starting a business, as well as for large stores looking for a better platform for themselves. Shoper was founded in 2005 and is based in Kraków, Poland.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-03-20 Doktor24

Budapest, Hungary

Doktor24 is a provider of medical services including occupational healthcare and out-patient consultations across a range of specialties. Doktor24 is based in Budapest, Hungary.

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Buyer

Genesis Capital SRO

Prague, Czech Republic

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1999
PE ASSETS 170M EUR
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Genesis Capital SRO is a private equity firm specializing in buyouts (MBOs, MBIs, LBO) and growth capital investments in small and mid-sized enterprises throughout the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Genesis looks to commit €2 to €9 million of equity per transaction (more with co-investors). Genesis generally targets proven businesses with growth potential and strong management. Areas of interest includes processing industry products, commercial services, energy, technology, specialized chemicals, construction materials, healthcare, leisure, selected security equipment and specialty retail. Genesis will not invest in real estate, firearms, gambling, adult entertainment, tobacco or alcohol. Genesis Capital SRO was formed in 1999 and is based in Czech Republic.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 37 of 42
Sector (Information Technology) 2 of 2
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 24 of 27
Country (Poland) 2 of 3
Year (2019) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-09-03 11 Entertainment Group

Slovakian Republik, Slovakia

11 Entertainment Group contains companies providing indoor family entertainment in trampoline parks, indoor playgrounds and laser tag arenas in Hungary.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-05-18 Conectart s.r.o.

Prague, Czech Republic

Conectart s.r.o. is a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) services provider offering all-inclusive contact center services to domestic and foreign clients in the Czech Republic. Conectart was formed in 2012 and is based in Prague, Czech Republic.

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Buyer

ESPIRA Investments

Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2016
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

ESPIRA Investments is a private equity firm focused on growth capital investments in Central and Eastern Europe, with an emphasis on opportunities in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The Firm targets companies with at least €2 million of revenue and positive EBITDA. Areas of interest include consumer goods, healthcare, education, services, and manufacturing. Investment funds are generally used to support growth opportunities, acquisitions, recapitalizations, and management buyouts. ESPIRA Investments is based in Prague.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 4
Sector (Information Technology) 1 of 1
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 2 of 2
Country (Poland) 1 of 1
Year (2019) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-04-16 ICON

Prague, Czech Republic

ICON specializes in tailor-made outsourcing solutions that deliver major communication strategies to connect global brands with local customers. ICON was founded in 2003 and is based in Prague, Czech Republic.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-02-08 Premier Clinic

Prague, Czech Republic

Premier Clinic offers broad range of treatments in dermatology, plastic surgery and preventive medicine. Premier Clinic provides care and innovative treatments to Czech as well as international clients. Premier Clinic was founded in 2011 and is based in Prague, Czech Republic.

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