Investment Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2016-03-22 |
| Target | BYJU S |
| Sector | Education |
| Investor(s) |
Verlinvest
Sofina CPP Investments |
| Deal Type | Growth Capital |
SEARCH BY
| Category | Family Office |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1995 |
| PE ASSETS | 2.0B EUR |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Verlinvestis a private, family-owned investment holding firm specializing in branded consumer products and services investments. The Firm will consider investments in public and private companies and generally targets growth-oriented businesses addressing sizeable markets. Verlinvest looks to invest €20 to €200 million per investment and will consider both majority and minority positions. Verlinvest was formed in 1995 and is based in Brussels, Belgium.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 23 of 52 |
| Sector: Education M&A | 1 of 3 |
| Type: Growth Capital M&A Deals | 6 of 23 |
| Country: India M&A | 3 of 11 |
| Year: 2016 M&A | 1 of 6 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-01-01 |
Leblon
New York, United States Leblon is a spirits company that markets and distributes premium Brazilian Cachaça, mostly in the US though increasingly in Brazil and Europe. Cachaça (pronounced: ka-shah-sa), the national spirit of Brazil, is produced from sugar cane and is the third most consumed spirit globally, predominantly in Caipirinhas (pronounced kai-pur-EEN-ya) – a refreshing cocktail made with muddled limes, sugar, ice & Cachaça. Leblon was founded in 2005 and is based in New York City. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-04-12 |
Lazada South East Asia Pte.
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Lazada South East Asia Pte. Ltd. is an online department store, with operations in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. The company has a broad product offering in categories ranging from consumer electronics to household goods, toys and sports equipment. |
Sell | $1.0B |
Sofina SA is a family controlled, publicly traded investment firm focused on making long-term, direct minority investments in leading companies, investing in third party growth and venture funds, and providing equity investments in fast growing companies. The Firm's direct investment group will consider opportunities throughout Europe where it can commit €100 to €300 million per transaction in companies valued up to €4.5 billion. Sofina SA dates back to 1898 and is headquartered in Brussels.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 17 of 31 |
| Sector: Education M&A | 1 of 3 |
| Type: Growth Capital M&A Deals | 3 of 12 |
| Country: India M&A | 2 of 5 |
| Year: 2016 M&A | 2 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-01-01 |
ACT Fibernet
Bengaluru, India ACT Fibernet is a wired ISPs (Internet Service Providers) that has cutting-edge technology and high-speed broadband connectivity that the company provides to its customers. ACT Fibernet was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-04-15 |
Privalia Venta Directa S.L.
Barcelona, Spain Privalia Venta Directa S.L. is an online marketplace for clothes and other accessories. Privalia Venta Directa was established in 2006 and is headquartered in Barcelona, Spain. |
Sell | - |
CPP Investments is a Canadian pension fund focused on a variety of investing strategies, including public equities, debt, and alternative investments. The Firm's private equity arm looks to acquire direct stakes in private companies, as well as make fund investments and acquire secondary positions. For direct stakes in companies, CPP looks to invest across North American and Europe and seeks to commit a minimum of $150 million per transaction. CPP has no industry preferences however the Firm will not invest in real assets. CPP Investments was established in 1997 and is based in Toronto, Ontario.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 21 of 116 |
| Sector: Education M&A | 1 of 7 |
| Type: Growth Capital M&A Deals | 3 of 13 |
| Country: India M&A | 1 of 7 |
| Year: 2016 M&A | 1 of 6 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-11-30 |
IFS
Linköping, Sweden IFS develops and delivers cloud enterprise software for companies around the world who manufacture and distribute goods, build and maintain assets, and manage service-focused operations. Within our single platform, our industry specific products are innately connected to a single data model and use embedded digital innovation so that our customers can be their best when it really matters to their customers—at the Moment of Service. IFS was founded in 1983 and is based in Linköping, Sweden. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-04-06 |
Glencore Agricultural Products
Switzerland Glencore Agri is a globally integrated grain and oilseed business primarily focused on grains, oilseeds products, rice, sugar, pulses and cotton with activities including origination, processing, storage, logistics and marketing. Company have controlled and non-controlled facilities for storage, handling and processing, in strategic locations. The business is supported by an extensive silo and export elevator network. Company suppliers are farmers, farming co-operatives, processing plants, local exporters and global merchants. Company customers include the processing industry (food, animal feed and consumer products), local importers and government purchasing entities. |
Buy | $2.5B |
