- Clipperton acted as the sole financial advisor to Braincube, a market-leading SaaS industrial data platform, on its €83m growth financing led by Scottish Equity Partners.
- The investment from Scottish Equity Partners and Bpifrance aims to support Braincube’s global expansion and to consolidate its international leadership in industrial AI.
- This deal solidifies Clipperton’s role as a leading financial advisor for European SaaS leaders, crafting large transactions with international investors or acquirers. Notably, this marks Clipperton’s 13th concluded SaaS deal this year.
Our Client
- Braincube’s market-leading Industrial AI (“IIoT”) SaaS platform transforms data into insight, enabling companies to improve the quality, productivity, and sustainability of their factories.
- Founded in 2008 by Laurent Laporte and Sylvain Rubat, Braincube has developed digital solutions designed to help manufacturers improve their return on investment by optimizing production and exploiting trends and historical data. By connecting production data and transforming it into actionable business information, Braincube’s platform helps its customers increase their profits and achieve their sustainable development objectives.
- This optimization of production chains, enabled by their specialized platform and proprietary AI, has already saved client companies over $10 billion and reduced carbon emissions by 2.5 million tons.
Deal Rationale
- “At Braincube, we anticipate a world where every factory can operate with maximum efficiency. With Braincube, companies can break through the data barrier that is often associated with Industry 4.0,” said Laurent Laporte, founder and CEO of Braincube. “We are delighted to join forces with SEP, one of Europe’s leading venture capital investors in software, and Bpifrance, one of France’s leading investors. In them, we have found long-term partners who will help Braincube continue its international development.“
- Angus Conroy, a Partner at SEP, added: “Braincube is an impressive business, with a complex and IP-rich product, excellent customers, and a track record of strong growth. The company is leading in a market that benefits from strong tailwinds as manufacturers embrace Industry 4.0. There is excellent cultural alignment between Braincube and SEP, and we are excited to partner with the team for the next growth stage.”
- The investment from Scottish Equity Partners and Bpifrance aims to support Braincube’s global expansion and to consolidate its international leadership in industrial AI.
Clipperton’s track record in advising SaaS businesses with international investors and/or acquirers
This deal solidifies Clipperton’s role as a leading financial advisor for European SaaS leaders, crafting large transactions with international investors or acquirers. Notably, this marks Clipperton’s 13th concluded SaaS deal this year.
Deal Team
- Nicolas von Bülow, Managing Partner
- Antoine Ganancia, Partner
- Martin Vielle, Partner
- Wael Abou Karam, Vice President
- Lucas Pingard, Associate
- Grégoire Bonnet, Analyst
About Clipperton
Clipperton is a leading investment bank dedicated to technology and growth companies. We provide strategic and financial advisory services to entrepreneurs, corporates, and top-tier investors in Europe willing to execute transactions such as strategic M&A, private equity transactions, and private placements. Founded in 2003 and with offices in Paris, Berlin, Munich, London, New York, and Beijing, Clipperton has completed over 400 M&A and private placement transactions with fast-growing technology start-ups, blue-chip corporates, and renowned financial investors.