Clipperton acted as exclusive financial advisor to the shareholders of Instant System, the French leader in Mobility-as-a-Service solutions, on the acquisition of a majority stake by a syndicate formed by Meanings Capital Partners and Bpifrance.

Our Client

• Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Sophia-Antipolis (Alpes-Maritimes), Instant System is the French leader in digital mobility solutions, providing white-label platforms that enable transport authorities and operators to deliver seamless, multimodal travel services – covering information, ticketing, booking, and data analytics.
• Instant System’s solutions are used daily by more than 20 million people across public transport networks in eight out of thirteen French regions (including Ile-de-France) as well as numerous French metropolitan hubs (Aix-Marseille-Provence, Lyon Métrolople…). Serving more than 100 clients overall, Instant System also has an international presence, with customer references in Southern Europe, North Africa, and North America.
• Thanks to its strategic application serving as an interface between users, operators, and local authorities, Instant System has established itself as a reference solution in France and internationally. The company relies on robust technology, recognized by major organizations such as the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. It conducts ambitious R&D, leading it to participate in several major European development projects.

Deal Rationale

• Meanings Capital Partners and Bpifrance are acquiring a majority stake in Instant System from previous investors Demea Invest (who is reinvesting alongside the new investors) and Opera Tech Ventures. Co-founder and CEO Yann Hervouët is reinvesting the vast majority of his stake, and so is the management team. Entrepreneur Invest completes the round via a bond loan.
• Instant System aims at pursuing its development in the French market, particularly by winning new clients among local authorities and regions. Deploying additional modules is also an identified growth axis in a context where MaaS investments are becoming increasingly strategic for territories. The company also intends to accelerate its international expansion, opening new markets around the world. 
• Yann Hervouët, CEO of Instant System, stated: “The entry of Meanings Capital Partners is a decisive step for Instant System. We were particularly convinced by their understanding of our market and company culture, their ambition for long-term value creation, and their ability to sustainably support innovative companies in France and internationally”.

Clipperton’s track record in advising Smart Mobility leaders

This transaction reinforces Clipperton’s expertise in advising high-growth technology businesses in the mobility and smart city space, following landmark transactions such as recent investments from Antin in Matawan and Great Hill Partners in Peter Park.

Deal Team 

• Martin Vielle, Partner
• Arthur de Lembeye, Vice President
• Pierre Pinsault, Associate

About Clipperton

Clipperton is a leading international investment bank dedicated to technology and growth companies, with offices in Paris, New York, Berlin, and Munich, as well as partnerships in the Netherlands, the UK, Switzerland, China, Italy, and Spain. We provide strategic and financial advisory services to entrepreneurs, corporates, and top-tier investors in Europe who are looking to execute strategic M&A, private equity, private placements, and debt financing transactions. Founded in 2003, we have completed over 500 deals with fast-growing technology businesses, blue-chip corporates, and renowned financial investors.

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• Clipperton acted as the sole financial advisor to the shareholders of Stereolabs, the global pioneer in AI vision and perception solutions, in the context of its sale to Ouster, Inc., a leader in sensing and perception for Physical AI [NASDAQ: OUST].
• With this acquisition, Ouster now offers Physical AI’s first unified sensing and perception platform, combining high-performance digital lidar, cameras, AI compute, sensor fusion and perception software, and cutting-edge AI models.
• This transaction is another milestone in Clipperton’s long-standing track record of advising enablers of the Physical AI revolution, with previous transactions including Automation & Robotics’s sale to EssilorLuxottica, VSORA’s €40m Series B round, or Neural Concept’s $27m fundraise led by Forestay.

Our Client

• Founded in 2010 by Cécile Schmollgruber, Edwin Azzam and Olivier Braun, StereoLabs provides high-quality 3D vision for advanced perception systems, developing advanced 3D perception technologies that enable machines to see, understand, and interact with the physical world in real time.
• Through its proprietary ZED stereo camera platform and software ecosystem, Stereolabs delivers high-performance depth sensing, positional tracking, and 3D mapping solutions used across robotics, autonomous systems, smart infrastructure, and industrial automation.
• With presence in France and the US, StereoLabs sells its technology on a global scale and is trusted by a growing community of developers, researchers, and enterprises, supporting deployments in both commercial and research environments and continuing to drive innovation in next-generation autonomous and intelligent systems.
• Co-founders Cecile Schmollgruber, Edwin Azzam, and Olivier Braun will continue to lead the StereoLabs team with the support of Ouster who commits to maintaining continuity for StereoLabs’ products, global customer base, and developer community.

Deal Rationale

• The transaction positions Ouster as the foundational, end-to-end sensing and perception platform for Physical AI. This platform integrates high-performance digital lidar, cameras, AI compute, sensor fusion and perception software, and advanced AI models.
• With this acquisition Ouster fuses industrial-grade Ouster digital lidar with StereoLabs ZED cameras to deliver seamlessly synchronized and calibrated data out-of-the-box; combines high-density stereo camera data with the range and accuracy of lidar data to optimize object manipulation, safety, and navigation; and simplifies customer development while reducing costs with best-in-class customer support from prototype to production.
• On top of strengthening Ouster’s software capabilities, the deal significantly increases total addressable market across the robotics, industrial, and smart infrastructure verticals through new vision and AI compute solutions; unlocks new high-growth use-cases for humanoid robotics, industrial automation, and visual inspection; and leverages a complete suite of technologies to provide additional value to customers.
• “The future of autonomy is not about choosing between vision or lidar, it’s about unifying them,” said StereoLabs CEO Cecile Schmollgruber. “By combining StereoLabs’ AI vision with Ouster’s digital lidar, we are creating the world’s most capable perception platform to directly address customers’ primary sensor fusion requirements and enable machines to sense, think, act, and learn in the physical world.“

Clipperton’s track record in advising deep tech industry disruptors

This transaction is another milestone in Clipperton’s long-standing track record of advising deep tech innovators, with previous transactions including Automation & Robotics’s sale to EssilorLuxottica, VSORA’s €40m investment, and Neural Concept’s $27m fundraise led by Forestay.

Deal Team 

• Nicolas von Bülow, Managing Partner
• Martin Vielle, Partner
• Arthur de Lembeye, Vice President
• Camille Servant, Analyst

About Clipperton

Clipperton is a leading international investment bank dedicated to technology and growth companies, with offices in Paris, New York, Berlin, and Munich, as well as partnerships in the Netherlands, the UK, Switzerland, China, Italy, and Spain. We provide strategic and financial advisory services to entrepreneurs, corporates, and top-tier investors looking to execute strategic M&A, private equity, private placements, and debt financing transactions. Founded in 2003, we have completed over 500 deals with fast-growing technology businesses, blue-chip corporates, and renowned financial investors.

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• Clipperton acted as exclusive financial advisor to ISAI Expansion on its investment in Fleet, a French scale-up specializing in IT fleet management, equipment, and security for SMEs, through its ISAI Expansion III fund, at a valuation of €100 million.
• This transaction will provide Fleet with the resources needed to accelerate its international development, strengthen its organizational structure, and expand its product offering, while preserving its operational discipline and profitable growth model.
• Fleet’s LBO with ISAI Expansion confirms Clipperton’s expertise in the tech-enabled services industry, with recent transactions such as Homeland’s merger with ImmoCity, Eskimoz’s LBO with Siparex ETI, and Equativ’s unitranche with Eurazeo.  

About Fleet

• Founded in April 2019 by Alexandre Berriche and Sevan Marian, Fleet has gradually expanded its positioning to support SMEs with 5 to 500 employees, often with a strong international footprint, built around three core pillars: IT procurement, with deliveries to over 120 countries in under 48 hours, day-to-day IT fleet management, and cybersecurity.
• Today, Fleet employs 45 people across Paris and Barcelona, serves nearly 2,000 clients – including Swedish unicorn Lovable, restaurant group Nouvelle Garde, and Les Merveilleux de Fred – and operates actively in around ten European countries as well as in the United States. In 2025, the company recorded growth of over 90%, while maintaining a profitable model and a deliberately lean organisation.

Deal Rationale

• After seven years of existence and having been entirely bootstrapped to date, Fleet is opening its capital to external investors for the first time. This primary LBO transaction provides liquidity to the two founders, Sevan Marian and Alexandre Berriche, as well as to employees, while preserving a majority-independent shareholding structure.
• This transaction opens a new phase for Fleet, with priorities focused on structuring the organisation, accelerating development, particularly internationally, and expanding the product offering, while remaining true to the fundamentals that have driven the company’s success: operational excellence, commercial efficiency, and financial discipline. 
• Sevan Marian, CEO and Co-Founder of Fleet, stated: “This transaction marks an important milestone for Fleet. Bringing ISAI Expansion on board is a structuring choice: we share a strong entrepreneurial culture and a clear ambition. It also allows us to provide liquidity to those who have contributed to this journey, while preserving our independence, as we remain majority shareholders.”

Clipperton’s track record with tech-enabled services

Fleet’s LBO with ISAI Expansion confirms Clipperton’s expertise in the tech-enabled services industry, with recent transactions such as Homeland’s merger with ImmoCity, Eskimoz’s LBO with Siparex ETI, and Equativ’s unitranche with Eurazeo.  

Deal Team 

• Antoine Ganancia, Managing Partner
• Marc Schäfer, Executive Director
• Ismail Roqaichaoui, Associate

About Clipperton

Clipperton is a leading international investment bank dedicated to technology and growth companies, with offices in Paris, New York, Berlin, and Munich, as well as partnerships in the Netherlands, the UK, Switzerland, China, Italy, and Spain. We provide strategic and financial advisory services to entrepreneurs, corporates, and top-tier investors looking to execute strategic M&A, private equity, private placements, and debt financing transactions. Founded in 2003, we have completed over 500 deals with fast-growing technology businesses, blue-chip corporates, and renowned financial investors.

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• Clipperton acted as exclusive financial advisor to Concerto, an international group specialized in business intelligence, strategic communications, and public affairs, on the entry of CAPZA into its capital as a minority shareholder.
• This transaction will provide Concerto with the additional resources needed to accelerate its international development, strengthen its presence in high-growth markets, and invest in data-driven and AI-powered capabilities to support its long-term development.
• This transaction further strengthens Clipperton’s track record in the small and mid-market buy-out segments and highlights its expertise in advising high-growth, tech-enabled services businesses, following a series of landmark transactions with clients such as Eskimoz, Matawan, Artefact, or Ekimetrics.

Our Client

• Founded in 2016 and led by François Hurstel, Concerto is an international group specialized in business intelligence, strategic communications, and public affairs, with a strong presence in Africa and the Middle East.
• The group advises companies, institutions, and leaders on navigating complex political, economic, and reputational environments through an integrated approach combining public affairs, communications, media relations, and crisis management.
• Concerto also differentiates itself through its on-the-ground network of local partners and analysts, enabling real-time intelligence and culturally attuned engagement across high-risk and high-growth markets.

Deal Rationale

• With the entry of CAPZA as a minority shareholder, Concerto is accelerating its international development, strengthening its positions in core markets and expanding into high-potential regions, while investing in data-driven and AI-powered capabilities to support its long-term growth.
• This transaction opens a new chapter of growth for Concerto, with no change in governance: the management structure remains centered around its founder and CEO, François Hurstel, alongside the partners and the executive committee.
• François Hurstel, Founder and CEO of Concerto, stated: “This transaction validates our positioning and our ambition at a time when mastering risk, reputation, and narratives has become central. I would like to thank CAPZA for the trust placed in Concerto. This transaction will allow us to accelerate our development while remaining true to our strategic direction.”

Deal Team 

• Thomas de Montille, Managing Partner
• Pierre Pinsault, Associate
• Adib Alhachem, Analyst

About Clipperton

Clipperton is a leading international investment bank dedicated to technology and growth companies, with offices in Paris, New York, Berlin, and Munich, as well as partnerships in the Netherlands, the UK, Switzerland, China, Italy, and Spain. We provide strategic and financial advisory services to entrepreneurs, corporates, and top-tier investors looking to execute strategic M&A, private equity, private placements, and debt financing transactions. Founded in 2003, we have completed over 500 deals with fast-growing technology businesses, blue-chip corporates, and renowned financial investors.

Cet article Concerto welcomes CAPZA as a shareholder to accelerate its international expansion est apparu en premier sur Clipperton Finance.

Clipperton acted as the sole financial advisor to Homeland Immo, a leading digital property management platform, on its merger with Immo City, a well-established player in the real estate services sector.

The group will rebrand to Solive, forming the largest digital property management company in France and Belgium, with the aim of continuing its market consolidation strategy.

With the support of both companies’ investors (Andera Partners, Reflexion Capital, Newfund, and CDC Banque des Territoires), the merger will generate significant synergies and create a group with 25m€ combined revenues.

Our Client

• Founded in 2016 by Frédéric Remeur and Renaud Lerooy, Homeland is a digital-native property manager that places technology at the heart of its operations for its employees and clients. The group has experienced rapid growth, both organically and through external growth (nine transactions completed), and currently manages approximately 40,000 properties in the Paris region and Brussels.
• Homeland Immo is the pioneer of “augmented” property management services in France, combining the best of traditional and online condo management through proprietary in-house technology.
• Homeland Immo provides the full range of services of a local property manager, including on-site presence, physical meetings, and the organization of general assemblies, while offering real-time digital access to information, multi-channel communication, and tools that increase the availability and efficiency of its teams.

Deal Rationale

• By combining Homeland’s proprietary technology with Immo City’s teams and portfolios, Solive is accelerating the digital transformation of its businesses. This convergence will generate significant operational synergies through major productivity gains and an improved customer experience.
• With consolidated revenue of approximately €25 million, the Solive group intends to pursue its active strategy of consolidating its market by capitalizing on the scalability of its model and its expertise in integration. To this end, it has already secured financing lines from White Peaks Capital.
• Andera Partners reinvests and remains the reference shareholder alongside Homeland’s management and historical investors. Homeland’s existing investors (Réflexion Capital, Newfund, and CDC Banque des Territoires) are also reinvesting in the transaction.
• Frédéric Remeur, President of Homeland Immo, stated: “This merger marks the birth of a natural consolidator in its market, combining the proximity expected by customers with the improved working tools expected by employees. In a fragmented and poorly digitized sector, the group is setting a new standard in property management. We share a strong ambition for Solive in a sector where the lines are shifting rapidly.”

Clipperton’s strong track record in tech-enabled services

The merger of Homeland Immo and Immo City confirms Clipperton’s expertise in the tech-enabled services industry, with recent transactions such as Eskimoz’s LBO with Siparex ETI, and Equativ’s unitranche with Eurazeo. 

Deal Team 

• Antoine Ganancia, Managing Partner
• Marc Schäfer, Executive Director
• Ismail Roquaichaoui, Associate

About Clipperton

Clipperton is a leading pan-European investment bank dedicated to technology and growth companies, with offices in Paris, New York, Berlin, and Munich, as well as partnerships in the Netherlands, the UK, Switzerland, China, Italy, and Spain. We provide strategic and financial advisory services to entrepreneurs, corporates, and top-tier investors in Europe who are looking to execute strategic M&A, private equity, private placements, and debt financing transactions. Founded in 2003, we have completed over 500 deals with fast-growing technology businesses, blue-chip corporates, and renowned financial investors.

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Clipperton acted as sole financial advisor to the shareholders of Equativ, the online advertising monetization platform. Majority-owned by Bridgepoint following the 2023 LBO, the online advertising monetization platform refinanced its debt with Eurazeo.

Our Client & Deal Rationale

• Founded in 2001, Equativ is a leading player in the AdTech value chain, providing an ecosystem of end-to-end technology solutions and services connecting advertisers to audiences (AdServer, Supply Side Platform, Demand Side Platform).
• Equativ covers all major formats, including display, video, and audio, enabling omnichannel campaign execution on CTV and Retail Media.
• The online advertising monetization platform Equativ has grown significantly since its 2023 LBO through both organic growth and acquisitions.
• Clipperton acted as sole financial advisor to Equativ and its shareholders to refinance its existing unitranche and provide additional liquidity for future acquisitions. 

Demonstrating Long-Term Client Commitment

Equativ has been a long-term client of Clipperton since 2019, with this being the 5th transaction advised involving Equativ. Previous transactions include Capital Croissance selling its majority stake in Equativ to Bridgepoint Development Capital, after an MBO in 2021, Kamino Retail’s and LiquidM’s sale to Equativ. It demonstrates Clipperton’s capacity to serve its clients as a trusted advisor in various strategic operations.

This transaction reinforces Clipperton’s rich track record in Martech & Adtech, with many recent landmark transactions such as Eskimoz’s LBO with Siparex ETI, the sale of Smartlook to Cisco [NASDAQ:CSCO], Ardian’s €330m take-private of Artefact [ALATF], In The Memory’s sale to SES-imagotag [EPA:SESL], or Brevo’s $160m Series B. 

Deal Team 

• Nicolas von Bülow, Managing Partner
• Laurence de Rosamel, Partner
• Marc Schäfer, Executive Director 
• William Poirson, Director
• Victor le Breton, Vice President
• Capucine Viard, Associate
• Adib Alhachem, Analyst

About Clipperton

Clipperton is a leading international investment bank dedicated to technology and growth companies, with offices in Paris, New York, Berlin, and Munich, as well as partnerships in the Netherlands, the UK, Switzerland, China, Italy, and Spain. We provide strategic and financial advisory services to entrepreneurs, corporates, and top-tier investors in Europe who are looking to execute strategic M&A, private equity, private placements, and debt financing transactions. Founded in 2003, we have completed over 500 deals with fast-growing technology businesses, blue-chip corporates, and renowned financial investors.

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• Clipperton acted as the sole financial advisor to the founders and shareholders of Quivo, the leading provider of omnichannel fulfilment services in Europe, on its strategic growth investment from Gulf Warehousing Company (GWC), a Qatar-based global logistics leader listed on the Qatar Stock Exchange [GWCS:DSM].
• GWC’s investment will support Quivo in executing its ambitious growth strategy, expanding into GCC markets, and further strengthening its market-leading logistics technology platform.
• This deal highlights Clipperton’s proven expertise in advising innovative companies that drive the retail industry’s evolution through advanced technologies. Recent transactions include Mobsuccess’ LBO with Siparex Midcap and the sale of Kamino Retail to Equativ.

Our Client

• Headquartered in Wetzlar, Germany, Quivo was created following the merger of Ancla Logistik and Logsta in 2022. The company provides omnichannel fulfilment services that streamline e-commerce and B2B logistics processes via a tech-driven, plug-and-play platform with an established international footprint across Germany, Austria, the UK, France, and the US.
• Quivo’s proprietary process orchestration layer, The Connector, enables seamless modular system integration for customers and ensures full process transparency.
• By standardizing fulfillment processes while allowing modular customization, Quivo offers e-commerce brands and global B2B players a uniquely scalable, tech-enabled logistics solution.

Deal Rationale

• With its strong international footprint and proprietary technology platform, Quivo is cementing its position as a European logistics technology leader. To sustain this trajectory, the company is doubling down on its growth strategy while preparing to expand into new geographies.
• By partnering with GWC, Quivo gains access to a leading regional logistics player whose operational expertise and presence across the GCC will provide a solid foundation for its expansion into these fast-growing markets.
• The investment will also enable Quivo to further enhance its proprietary technology platform, enriching its depth and capabilities, and to continue developing innovative client-facing features that drive digitisation, scalability, and seamless omnichannel fulfilment for its customers.
• Together, GWC and Quivo are combining deep regional expertise with global tech-driven capabilities to deliver powerful fulfillment solutions for the Gulf and beyond.

Future of Retail – Clipperton’s strong expertise in advising industry disruptors

This deal highlights Clipperton’s proven expertise in advising innovative companies that drive the retail industry’s evolution through advanced technologies. Recent transactions include In The Memory’s sale to VusionGroup and the sale of Equativ to Bridgepoint.

Deal Team 

• Dr. Nikolas Westphal, Managing Partner
• Ingmar Wegel, Senior Advisor
• Niccolo Greco, Associate
• Henrik Wenzelewski, Analyst

About Clipperton

Clipperton is a leading pan-European investment bank dedicated to technology and growth companies, with offices in Paris, New York, Berlin, Munich, London, and Amsterdam, as well as partnerships in Switzerland, China, Italy, and Spain. We provide strategic and financial advisory services to entrepreneurs, corporates, and top-tier investors in Europe who are looking to execute strategic M&A, private equity, private placements, and debt financing transactions. Founded in 2003, we have completed over 500 deals with fast-growing technology businesses, blue-chip corporates, and renowned financial investors.

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• UBI Solutions is accelerating its development with a fundraising round led by RAISE Invest, the smid-cap investment arm of RAISE Group, which takes a minority position alongside Fabrice Zerah, founder and majority owner, and the management team. The company is also securing a unitranche financing with Eurazeo as part of the transaction.
• Clipperton acted as M&A and debt advisor to RAISE Invest in this transaction. This deal notably marks Clipperton’s 14th tech buy-out advised in the past 12 months.

About UBI Solutions

• Founded in 2008 by Fabrice Zerah, UBI Solutions rapidly established itself as a European leader for traceability and RFID solutions. The company offers complete and autonomous systems combining hardware, software and services to help businesses monitor assets and optimize logistics across a wide variety of customers and uses (laundry and hospitality, industry, catering, defense & aeronautics, etc.).
• With expected revenue of €30 million in 2025, UBI Solutions is experiencing very strong growth, bolstered by four strategic acquisitions. The group now employs c. 100 employees across six offices in France and supports more than 400 customers in over 50 countries.
• Leveraging its unique strategic positioning combined with the strength of its solutions, Ubi Solutions is ideally positioned to act as a global consolidator on a still-fragmented market while pursuing organic expansion in France and internationally. 

Deal Highlights

• The transaction sees RAISE Invest becoming an active minority investor alongside the founder and management team. UBI Solutions now has the resources it needs to accelerate its growth, consolidate its sector, and establish itself as a leading global player in the Internet of Things. Several external growth operations are already being considered in France and abroad.
• Fabrice Zerah, founder of UBI Solutions, commented: “We have built a Group with solid and profitable foundations, which has been continuously growing. The investment of RAISE Invest is a strategic milestone for us, opening a new and exciting chapter for the Company. We share a common vision, based on entrepreneurship and human values, which will be at the heart of this new phase of development.“
• Aymeric Marraud des Grottes, Partner with RAISE Invest added: “Under the leadership of Fabrice Zerah, UBI Solutions has experienced remarkable growth thanks to strong expertise and a solid tech & data culture, as well as a high-quality management team. We are very pleased to partner with them to carry out this ambitious project and to contribute our experience in supporting high-growth companies”.

Clipperton’s sample track record in 2025

Deal Team M&A

• Martin Vielle, Partner
• Ismail Roqaichaoui, Associate

Deal Team Debt Advisory

• Laurence de Rosamel, Partner
• William Poirson, Director

About Clipperton

Clipperton is a leading international investment bank dedicated to technology and growth companies, with offices in Paris, New York, Berlin, Munich, London, and Amsterdam, as well as partnerships in Switzerland, China, Italy, and Spain. We provide strategic and financial advisory services to entrepreneurs, corporates, and top-tier investors who are looking to execute strategic M&A, private equity, private placements, and debt financing transactions. Founded in 2003, we have completed over 500 deals with fast-growing technology businesses, blue-chip corporates, and renowned financial investors.

Cet article UBI Solutions, the European leader in traceability solutions, secures €70 million in new funding led by RAISE Invest to accelerate its growth est apparu en premier sur Clipperton Finance.

• Clipperton acted as the sole financial advisor to CAPZA, which acquired a minority stake in Beetween, alongside co-founders Christophe Dacre-Wright and Philippe de Rosnay in a primary LBO.
• With CAPZA’s support, Beetween will enter its next phase of development, driven by an active M&A strategy, an expanded European footprint, and an acceleration of AI developments and functionalities to increase the value and scope of Beetween.
• This transaction is testimony to Clipperton’s know-how in the HR Tech segment, with credentials such as Hublo’s LBO with Five Arrows, Assessfirst’s LBO with CAPZA Growth, Welcome to the Jungle’s €50m Series C, and Foederis Group’s sale to Septeo.  

About Beetween

• Beetween’s modular platform supports the entire recruitment lifecycle, from job postings and candidate sourcing to interview coordination, evaluation, and onboarding, all from a single, user-friendly interface. 
• The Group has over 1,500 clients and 40,000 daily users across Europe, with strong positions in France and Italy, and integrates with 200+ job boards as well as leading HRIS and CRM systems.
• Since 2021, Beetween has combined strong organic momentum with a successful buy-and-build strategy, completing four acquisitions that have strengthened its position as a leading ATS consolidation platform and supported its European expansion.
• Philippe de Rosnay and Christophe Dacre-Wright, co-founders of Beetween, commented: “CAPZA’s Growth Tech team impressed us with their deep understanding of our business and technical environment and their strong ability to support us in our external growth initiatives. We look forward to building with their guidance a first-class talent acquisition ecosystem.”

Clipperton’s strong track record in the HR Tech space

• This transaction is testimony to Clipperton’s know-how in the HR Tech segment, with credentials such as Hublo’s LBO with Five Arrows, Assessfirst’s LBO with CAPZA Growth, Welcome to the Jungle’s €50m Series C, and Foederis Group’s sale to Septeo.  

Deal Team 

• Thibaut Revel, Managing Partner
• Laurence de Rosamel, Partner

About Clipperton

Clipperton is a leading pan-European investment bank dedicated to technology and growth companies, with offices in Paris, New York, Berlin, Munich, London, and Amsterdam, as well as partnerships in Switzerland, China, Italy, and Spain. We provide strategic and financial advisory services to entrepreneurs, corporates, and top-tier investors in Europe who are looking to execute strategic M&A, private equity, private placements, and debt financing transactions. Founded in 2003, we have completed over 500 deals with fast-growing technology businesses, blue-chip corporates, and renowned financial investors.

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• Clipperton acted as the sole financial advisor to Marietton Développement, France’s leading independent player in the travel segment, offering tailored travel solutions worldwide, to both corporate and leisure clients.
• Marietton successfully secured a financing round with a pool of French banks, including Groupe BPCE, Groupe Crédit Agricole, Société Générale, CIC, La Banque Postale, Arkéa, and BNP, while reaffirming its partnership with its financial shareholders Certares, Africinvest, BPI, and reinforcing management’s equity stake.
• This strategic financing is a key milestone for the group, which will be able to accelerate its international expansion and pursue targeted acquisitions.

Our Client

• Founded in 1968, Marietton Développement is a leading French group in business and leisure travel. The group operates 600+ agencies and tour operators under internationally trusted brands such as Havas Voyages, Selectour, Auchan Voyages, and Austral Lagons.
• Marietton provides comprehensive travel solutions for both corporate and leisure clients, leveraging a multi-brand, multi-channel strategy supported by a deeply client-centric approach and unparalleled expertise.
• Since 2008, the group has completed over 20 strategic acquisitions, including six in 2024 to expand its national footprint and reinforce its leadership across all market segments, showing outstanding integration capabilities.

Deal Rationale

• Against a backdrop of continued business growth, the group has completed its fourth LBO transaction aimed at strengthening the capital base of the 14 members of the Executive Committee. The objective is to reinforce the sense of belonging to an already very solid group comprising 1,800 employees.
• The transaction underscores a robust vote of confidence in Marietton’s positioning and growth trajectory by a wide pool of French banks.
• The financing also positions the group in its international expansion in Italy, Spain, and Belgium for selective acquisitions and in its digital transformation, to further consolidate its leadership.
• The governance and strategy of the Group, led and chaired by Laurent Abitbol, remain unchanged and are implemented by a management team that is investing significantly in the operation. Supported by its long-standing shareholders, Certares, Bpifrance, and AfricInvest Europe, who are renewing their support, the Group will continue its development efforts, which focus on continuously enhancing its offering and customer services and pursuing a selective policy of targeted acquisitions.

Clipperton’s Track Record in the Travel & Tourism Sector

• This transaction is a testimony to Clipperton’s know-how in advising Travel pioneers, with credentials such as Click & Boat, Travelsoft, Wikiloc, or Musement.

Deal Team 

• Laurence de Rosamel, Partner
• William Poirson, Director
• Capucine Viard, Associate

About Clipperton

Clipperton is a leading pan-European investment bank dedicated to technology and growth companies, with offices in Paris, Berlin, Munich, London, and Amsterdam, as well as partnerships in the USA, China, Italy, and Spain. We provide strategic and financial advisory services to entrepreneurs, corporates, and top-tier investors in Europe who are looking to execute strategic M&A, private equity, private placements, and debt financing transactions. Founded in 2003, we have completed over 500 deals with fast-growing technology businesses, blue-chip corporates, and renowned financial investors.

Cet article Marietton Développement secures debt financing from a pool of eleven banks to accelerate international expansion, support acquisitions, and reorganize its shareholders’ structure est apparu en premier sur Clipperton Finance.

• Clipperton acted as sole financial advisor to the shareholders of Mayday, the leading provider of AI-powered Knowledge Management in France. The company is joining forces with USU GmbH, a global provider of software and service solutions for IT and customer service management, backed by Thoma Bravo.
• As a leading provider of software and service solutions for IT and Customer Service Knowledge Management, USU is extending its position towards European market leadership through this acquisition.
• This deal reinforces Clipperton’s standing as a trusted financial advisor to B2B SaaS category leaders, and further demonstrates the firm’s ability to craft high-profile transactions with international sponsors and strategic acquirers. Notably, this marks Clipperton’s 13^th concluded cross-border deal in the past 12 months.

Our client

• Founded in 2020 by Damien Popote, Benjamin Karila, and Hugo Martinez, Mayday is the leading Knowledge Management provider in France. Its mission is to empower people and AI systems with the right knowledge, at the right place, and the right time. In just a few years, Mayday has become the go-to solution, trusted by leading industry players and used by 1 in 5 customer service advisors in France. Today, Mayday’s solution is used in around 20 countries worldwide.
• Powered by a cutting-edge AI platform, Mayday enables enterprises to gather, manage, and deliver company knowledge with exceptional efficiency – empowering employees, delighting customers, and redefining the customer experience.

Deal Rationale

• The integration of Mayday, recognized as one of the most advanced KM solutions worldwide, into the USU portfolio provides an innovation and growth boost: AI-powered automation, best-in-class UX/UI capabilities, and radically fast time-to-value ideally complement USU’s existing Knowledge Management (KM) offering.
• Damien Popote, CEO and Co-Founder of Mayday, commented: “Our vision has always been to transform customer service through intelligent Knowledge Management. By joining the USU Group, we can scale this vision globally while turning our combined strengths into a growth accelerator. USU is the perfect partner for us – there is an evident technological match, and culturally we share the same values of customer focus and excellence.“
• Mayday, and its 50 team members, will be integrated into the USU Group in such a way that existing customers can continue to benefit from proven solutions, continuity, and even additional add-ons in the coming months. 

Clipperton strengthens position as leading advisor in SaaS and cross-border deals

This transaction marks the 16^th transaction in the SaaS space advised by Clipperton over the last 12 months, with recent landmark European transactions such as Hublo’s LBO with Five Arrows, and FTV Capital’s investment in N2F.

This deal reinforces Clipperton’s standing as a trusted financial advisor to B2B SaaS category leaders, and further demonstrates the firm’s ability to craft high-profile transactions with international sponsors and strategic acquirers. Notably, this marks Clipperton’s 13^th concluded cross-border deal in the past 12 months.

Deal Team: 

• Antoine Ganancia, Managing Partner
• Martin Vielle, Partner
• Ghislain de Buchet, Vice President
• Paolo Crippa, Analyst

About Clipperton

Clipperton is a leading pan-European investment bank dedicated to technology and growth companies, with offices in Paris, Berlin, Munich, London, and Amsterdam, as well as partnerships in the USA, China, Italy, and Spain. We provide strategic and financial advisory to entrepreneurs, corporates, and top-tier investors in Europe who are looking to execute strategic M&A, private equity, private placements, and debt financing transactions. Founded in 2003, we have completed over 500 deals with fast-growing technology businesses, blue-chip corporates, and renowned financial investors.

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• Antin Infrastructure Partners acquired a majority stake in Matawan, a leading smart mobility platform offering mission-critical services to public transport networks and aiming to make everyday travel easier for commuters, transport authorities, and operators.
• Clipperton and Natixis Partners acted as financial advisors to Antin Infrastructure Partners in this transaction. Clipperton’s debt advisory team structured the financing of the transaction.
• This transaction highlights Clipperton’s expertise in mid-market Tech LBO, following a series of landmark transactions, including Hublo’s LBO with Five Arrows, FTV Capital’s investment in N2F, or Didomi’s LBO with Marlin Equity Partners. 

About Matawan

• Founded in 2012, Matawan delivers a comprehensive mobility platform designed to bridge gaps within public transportation. Its cloud-native solutions form a core layer of modern transit infrastructure, supporting critical operations. The platform enhances the passenger experience across multiple modes of transport (bus, tram, rail, bike, ferry, etc.) through account-based ticketing, leverages AI to balance supply and demand, and equips both travelers and operators with accurate information and consistent service quality.
• Today, Matawan supports over 330 transport networks across six countries in Europe and North America. The company intends to pursue further growth through a mix of organic expansion and acquisitions, while also extending its presence into new markets.

Deal Rationale

• Antin’s NextGen Fund I invests in Matawan alongside founder Jean-Paul Medioni, who has a seat on the company’s Supervisory Board, CEO Jérome Trédan, and its management team.
• Upon closing, this investment would be the seventh by Antin’s €1.2 billion NextGen Infrastructure Fund I. NextGen invests in companies with proven business models and technologies that require substantial capital to scale to become the next generation of infrastructure, often with a strong focus on sustainability.
• Jérôme Trédan, CEO of Matawan, commented: “We are thrilled to have the backing of Antin as the company enters a new growth chapter. Antin is the right partner to help us consolidate our French and European leadership, allow us to accelerate our expansion in Europe and North America, and execute our vision of making everyday commuting easier for all, for a more sustainable future.”

Clipperton’s extensive track record with tech buy-out transactions 

• This transaction highlights Clipperton’s expertise in mid-market Tech LBO, following a series of landmark transactions, including Hublo’s LBO with Five Arrows, FTV Capital’s investment in N2F, or Didomi’s LBO with Marlin Equity Partners. 

Deal Team M&A

• Thomas de Montille, Managing Partner
• Nicolas von Bülow, Managing Partner
• Ismail Roqaichaoui, Associate
• Adib Alhachem, Analyst

Deal Team Debt Advisory

• Laurence de Rosamel, Partner
• William Poirson, Director

Deal Team Natixis Partners

• Driss Mernissi, Managing Director

About Clipperton

Clipperton is a leading pan-European investment bank dedicated to technology and growth companies, with offices in Paris, Berlin, Munich, London, and Amsterdam, as well as partnerships in the USA, China, Italy, and Spain. We provide strategic and financial advisory to entrepreneurs, corporates, and top-tier investors in Europe who are looking to execute strategic M&A, private equity, private placements, and debt financing transactions. Founded in 2003, we have completed over 500 deals with fast-growing technology start-ups, blue-chip corporates, and renowned financial investors.

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• Clipperton acted as the sole financial advisor to Belgium-based Automation & Robotics, the global leader in the design and manufacture of automated systems for optical lens quality control, on its sale to EssilorLuxottica.
• This transaction highlights Clipperton’s expertise in advising technology leaders at the forefront of Industry 4.0, combining advanced automation, robotics, and digital transformation to redefine manufacturing standards.

Our client

• Headquartered in Belgium and operating since 1983, A&R has built a strong reputation in advanced optical metrology thanks to proprietary technologies, supporting lens manufacturers in the digital transformation of their production processes.
• With a proven track record of innovation, ranging from high-precision machine applications to sophisticated software solutions, A&R brings deep expertise across the value chain. This encompasses R&D, software development, manufacturing, distribution, and deployment, along with related services.  

Deal Rationale

• The acquisition of A&R by EssilorLuxottica is driven by a shared commitment to innovation, precision, and service, aimed at advancing the future of vision care. By integrating A&R into its portfolio of industrial solutions, EssilorLuxottica strengthens its technological platform and enhances its ability to meet the evolving needs of the ophthalmic manufacturing industry, including emerging segments such as wearables.
• “The integration of A&R into EssilorLuxottica’s portfolio of industrial solutions marks another milestone in our ongoing journey to set new standards of excellence in our industry. This move is a key step towards advancing the future of vision care through quality and performance, by strengthening our technological platform”, commented Francesco Milleri, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Paul du Saillant, Deputy Chief Executive Officer at EssilorLuxottica. 

Clipperton Strengthens Track Record in Industry 4.0

• This transaction highlights Clipperton’s expertise in advising technology leaders at the forefront of Industry 4.0, combining advanced automation, robotics, and digital transformation to redefine manufacturing standards.
• Other recent transactions advised by Clipperton in this industry include Braincube’s  €83m investment by Scottish Equity Partners and Bpifrance, or VinZero’s sale to Monnoyeur Group.

Deal Team

• Nicolas von Bülow, Managing Partner
• Thibaut Revel, Managing Partner
• Lucas Pingard, Vice President
• Charles Gasquet, Associate
• Camille Servant, Analyst

About Clipperton

Clipperton is a leading pan-European investment bank dedicated to technology and growth companies, with offices in Paris, Berlin, Munich, London, and Amsterdam, as well as partnerships in the USA, China, Italy, and Spain. We provide strategic and financial advisory to entrepreneurs, corporates, and top-tier investors in Europe who are looking to execute strategic M&A, private equity, private placements, and debt financing transactions. Founded in 2003, we have completed over 500 deals with fast-growing technology start-ups, blue-chip corporates, and renowned financial investors.

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• Clipperton acted as sole financial advisor to Hublo, a leading provider of digital HR solutions for the healthcare sector, on its investment by Five Arrows, the investment fund of Rothschild & Co. 
• Five Arrows will provide Hublo with long-term strategic and operational support, helping the company accelerate its growth – both organically and through acquisitions – and amplify its impact in France and internationally.
• This transaction marks the 16th tech buy-out deal of Clipperton over the last 12 months, with recent transactions such as Didomi’s LBO with Marlin Equity Partners or FTV’s investment in N2F. 

Our client

• Since its founding in 2016, Hublo has been on a mission to transform the daily lives of healthcare professionals by modernising the way human resources are managed. Its innovative software suite enables healthcare organisations to recruit, manage, and retain their teams more effectively, allowing staff to focus on what matters most – patient care. Today, Hublo’s solutions are used by over 5,000 healthcare and social care institutions and more than one million caregivers across France.
• In a healthcare software market that remains highly fragmented, Hublo is positioning itself as the leading provider of a unified digital platform dedicated to workforce management. To achieve this ambition, the company is pursuing a strategy focused on continuous innovation, the expansion of its product offering, and the development of strategic partnerships, most recently demonstrated through the acquisitions of Permuteo and Staffea in April 2025.

Deal Rationale

• The investment from Five Arrows will support Hublo, alongside its founding and leadership team, in accelerating its growth journey – both organically and through acquisitions – in France and internationally. With deep experience in scaling healthcare technology platforms, Five Arrows will bring long-term strategic and operational support to the company.
• Revaia, Hublo’s anchor shareholder since 2021, will sell its stake held through the Revaia Growth I fund as part of the transaction. As a testament to its continued confidence in Hublo and its leadership team, Revaia is considering a significant reinvestment alongside Five Arrows, reaffirming its commitment to supporting the company in the next phase of its journey.
• Antoine Loron, co-founder and co-CEO of Hublo, commented: “The entry of Five Arrows marks a significant step in our growth. With their support, we are well positioned to deliver on our vision – both in France and abroad – to service the healthcare system. A new chapter begins.”

Clipperton’s extensive track record with LBO deals for European tech leaders

This transaction marks the 16th tech buy-out deal of Clipperton over the last 12 months, with recent transactions such as Didomi’s LBO with Marlin Equity Partners or FTV’s investment in N2F. 

The exit landscape for VC-backed startups has undergone a substantial transformation over the past decade, notably thanks to the emerging trend of what we like to call “VC-to-PE deals”. While exits to PE funds made up just 8% of total exits for VC-funded companies between 2006 and 2010, that figure has surged to a whopping 24% for the years 2021 to 2024. Read more about the VC-to-PE landscape in our recently published research paper. 

Clipperton’s track record in the HR Tech space 

This transaction is testimony to Clipperton’s know-how in advising HR tech pioneers, with credentials such as Mistertemp’s LBO with Andera Partners, Welcome to the Jungle’s €50m Series C, and Foederis Group’s sale to Septeo.  

Deal Team: 

• Nicolas von Bülow, Managing Partner
• Antoine Ganancia, Managing Partner
• Wael Abou Karam, Director
• Naomi Darko, Vice President
• Charles Gasquet, Associate
• Capucine Viard, Analyst

Debt Advisory:

• Laurence de Rosamel, Partner
• William Poirson, Director

About Clipperton

Clipperton is a leading pan-European investment bank dedicated to technology and growth companies, with offices in Paris, Berlin, Munich, London, and Amsterdam, as well as partnerships in the USA, China, Italy, and Spain. We provide strategic and financial advisory to entrepreneurs, corporates, and top-tier investors in Europe who are looking to execute strategic M&A, private equity, private placements, and debt financing transactions. Founded in 2003, we have completed over 500 deals with fast-growing technology start-ups, blue-chip corporates, and renowned financial investors.

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• Clipperton acted as the sole financial advisor to the founding team of Peter Park and the ARBAnova family foundation on its strategic growth investment by Great Hill Partners, bringing the company’s total funding to more than €100 million.
• Great Hill’s investment will support the accelerated build-out of Peter Park’s salesforce and market-leading technology, expand its footprint, and help continue executing its ambitious growth strategy.
• This landmark deal follows a number of recent Clipperton-advised technology growth buyouts after the Didomi and Astorg/Redslim transaction earlier this year.
• The Peter Park growth investment further cements Clipperton’s leading role in the European software sector, bringing our European software deal count since 2020 to more than 110 transactions.

Our Client

• Founded in 2019, Peter Park is a Munich-based technology company that has created the market-leading European parking automation AI platform, redefining off-street paid urban parking. In a sector long constrained by analogue systems, Peter Park enables customers across various industries, including retail, healthcare, and tourism, to streamline operations and increase efficiency while enhancing user experience.
• Through its proprietary Automatic License Plate Recognition (“ALPR”) technology, cloud-based management platform, and a wide range of digital technologies, including smart kiosks, parking apps, and a dynamic pricing tool, clients can seamlessly and automatically manage their parking estate without the need for physical barriers or manual controls.
• The Company is currently present in nearly 250 cities across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Italy, and manages more than 90,000 parking spaces and in excess of 40 million parking transactions per year; the company is currently in hypergrowth, accelerating the digitization of urban mobility.

Deal Rationale

• With Peter Park driving a secular shift of the European off-street parking market towards AI-based platforms, the company has decided to double down on its existing growth strategy as well as to invest in further client-facing features to drive digitisation and market penetration.
• The company has found in Great Hill Partners an investor who is fully aligned with the strategic vision of the founder team and who can provide the necessary resources to enable Peter Park to achieve a meaningful further acceleration of its already market-leading and capital-efficient growth.
• The founding management team of Maximilian Schlereth, Patrick Bartler, Stefan Schenk and Christoph Heinle will roll over a significant part of their equity investment and continue to lead the Company. ARBAnova family foundation will also retain a minority position post-deal.
• “As cities across Europe face growing pressure to reduce congestion and make smarter use of limited urban space, the need for scalable, digital parking infrastructure has never been more urgent”, said Maximilian Schlereth, Co-Founder and CEO of Peter Park. “We are thrilled to welcome Great Hill as a value-add partner. Their proven track record of turbocharging growth through effective go-to-market strategies, deep operational expertise, and access to seasoned growth partners makes them the ideal fit for our next phase. With their support, we’re well-positioned to scale our salesforce, expand our footprint, and unlock new growth opportunities.”
• This deal was executed by Clipperton’s Munich and Berlin teams in close collaboration with our U.S. based colleagues from Solomon Partners.

Clipperton’s extensive track record with tech buy-out transactions

This landmark deal adds to a series of recent tech growth buyouts advised by Clipperton and represents its second recent growth buyout in the DACH region, closely following the Astorg/Redslim deal late last year.

The exit landscape for VC-backed startups has undergone a substantial transformation over the past decade, notably thanks to the emerging trend of what we like to call “VC-to-PE deals”. While exits to PE funds made up just 8% of total exits for VC-funded companies between 2006 and 2010, that figure has surged to a whopping 24% for the years 2021 to 2024. Read more about the VC-to-PE landscape in our recently published research paper.

Deal Team

• Dr.Nikolas Westphal, Managing Partner
• Andreas Hering, Partner
• Solange Velazquez, Managing Director, Solomon Partners
• Samir Khalaf, Vice President
• Niccolo Greco, Associate
• Philipp Dimitrov, Analyst

About Clipperton

Clipperton is a leading pan-European investment bank dedicated to technology and growth companies, with offices in Paris, Berlin, Munich, London, and Amsterdam, as well as partnerships in the USA, China, Italy, and Spain. We provide strategic and financial advisory to entrepreneurs, corporates, and top-tier investors in Europe who are looking to execute strategic M&A, private equity, private placements, and debt financing transactions. Founded in 2003, we have completed over 500 deals with fast-growing technology companies, blue-chip corporates, and renowned financial investors.

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• Clipperton acted as sole financial advisor to FTV Capital on its investment in N2F, a leading provider of spend management software.
• The partnership will drive N2F’s next phase of expansion, with a focus on accelerating product innovation, deepening AI capabilities, and scaling internationally. 
• This transaction highlights Clipperton’s expertise in advising on mid-market Tech LBOs and Fintech deals, marking its fourth successful closing in the past year (following N2F, Epsor, Amelkis, and Rydoo). Clipperton also structured the debt financing for this transaction. 

About N2F

• Founded in 2015 with headquarters in France, N2F provides a comprehensive platform for managing expenses, corporate cards, and automating accounts payable workflows.
• Its highly configurable and user-friendly solutions integrate seamlessly with over 300 accounting, ERP, payroll, travel management, and banking systems – helping organizations from small to mid-market to enterprise scale streamline processes, ensure compliance, and gain full visibility and control over corporate spend.
• Since 2023, following an investment from PSG Equity, the company has grown threefold to become a trusted technology partner to over 800,000 professionals across 90+ countries, such as Duralex, Lyreco, Malongo, Playmobil, and Bugatti, with a product available in 11 languages.

Deal Rationale

• FTV Capital’s investment will further accelerate the development of N2F’s product suite, building on the momentum and strong adoption of N2F’s recently launched accounts payable and cards offerings.
• It will also accelerate the company’s international go-to-market efforts, particularly in the DACH region, Italy, Iberia, and Benelux, where the platform is already fully localized to meet regulatory and operational requirements, and where growing local teams will drive commercial execution and customer success.
• The investment reflects FTV Capital’s strong conviction in N2F’s vision and leadership, building on its roots of product excellence and a deep commitment to customer care, while empowering the company to scale to deliver world-class solutions to finance teams across Europe and beyond. Through this transaction, PSG Equity will be exiting its investment in N2F.

Clipperton’s track record in the Fintech space

This transaction demonstrates Clipperton’s expertise in advising on Fintech deals, with the closing of 4 of the most visible deals in Europe in the OCFO space in the past 12 months (N2F, Epsor, Amelkis, Rydoo).

Clipperton’s track record with mid-cap tech buy-out transactions

This transaction marks the 15th tech buy-out deal of Clipperton over the last 12 months, with recent transactions such as Didomi’s LBO with Marlin Equity Partners or Astorg’s investment in Redslim. 

Deal Team

• Nicolas von Bülow, Managing Partner
• Laurence de Rosamel, Partner
• Vanessa Sorel, Executive Director
• William Poirson, Director
• Grégoire Bonnet, Associate
• Camille Servant, Analyst

About Clipperton

Clipperton is a leading pan-European investment bank dedicated to technology and growth companies, with offices in Paris, Berlin, Munich, London, and Amsterdam, as well as partnerships in the USA, China, Italy, and Spain. We provide strategic and financial advisory to entrepreneurs, corporates, and top-tier investors in Europe who are looking to execute strategic M&A, private equity, private placements, and debt financing transactions. Founded in 2003, we have completed over 500 deals with fast-growing technology companies, blue-chip corporates, and renowned financial investors.

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• Clipperton acted as the sole financial advisor to VSORA, a global innovator and Europe’s most advanced provider of ultra-high performance AI inference chips.
• The investment round was led by Otium Capital and another French family office, with a co-investment from Omnes Capital and Adelie Capital, as well as the participation of the European Innovation Council (EIC).
• The investment round comes as a major milestone for the Company, which is about to release the most powerful energy-efficient, and cost-disruptive AI inference chip as an alternative to current solutions offered by global market leaders.
• VSORA will start the production of its flagship product Jotunn8 (J8), before the end of 2025, with the continuous support of tier-one industrial partners providing privileged access to cutting-edge semiconductor technologies and production capabilities that meet the highest standards of quality and performace.
• This transaction is another milestone in Clipperton’s long-standing track record of advising deep-tech innovators, with previous transactions including Galam Robotics Series A announced earlier this year, Exotrail’s $58 million Series B investment, and Flyability’s Series B round in 2023. It also highlights Clipperton’s expertise in the semiconductor space after advising Dentressangle on their investment in Presto Engineering last year.

Our Client

• Founded in France by a team of seasoned semiconductor entrepreneurs led by Khaled Maalej, VSORA is breaking the next AI frontier by revolutionizing AI processing. The Company’s mission is to democratize AI, generative and agentic AI as well as reasoning models, delivering maximum profitability for customers while minimizing environmental and societal impact.
• VSORA is solving a major pain point of the industry by allowing AI inference at scale thanks to its ground-breaking chip, engineering for superior performance and efficiency, and designed for key applications such as generative AI (e.g., ChatGPT), autonomous driving, robotics, and edge AI.
• Already widely recognized by international blue-chip players as one of the most advanced alternatives to current market solutions, VSORA strives to become a European champion of AI infrastructure and aims to spearhead the emergence of a complete and sovereign AI ecosystem across the continent.

Deal Rationale

• The explosive growth of AI and generative AI applications has triggered an urgent demand for high-performance, cost-effective inference solutions. AI inference – the process of deploying trained AI models to generate real-time insights and predictions – is projected to grow at a16% CAGR from $124 billion in 2025 to $225 billion in 2030.
• VSORA will use new funding to fuel the industrialization of its flagship product, the J8 chip, while bolstering its R&D teams and preparing for a global market deployment from 2026 onwards.
• Taking deep roots in fundamental research, J8 shatters the performance barriers of conventional GPUs, delivering concrete performance that surpasses today’s AI chips from leading global industry players. Specifically, J8 delivers more than three times the performance of existing solutions, while consuming less than half the power. This significant leap in efficiency addresses the critical challenges of deployment cost, cost per query, and energy consumption in large-scale AI deployment.
• Commenting on the transaction, Khaled Maalej – founder & CEO of VSORA – said: “This funding marks a pivotal moment for VSORA as we accelerate our mission to revolutionize AI chips and ensure Europe’s technological sovereignty in AI computing. It will drive the finalization of our technology and the launch of our production, enabling VSORA to play a crucial role as the sole alternative to non-European chip designers.”

Semiconductor & deep tech transactions managed by Clipperton:

Deal Team Clipperton

• Nicolas von Bülow, Managing Partner
• Martin Vielle, Partner
• Pierre Pinsault, Analyst

About Clipperton

Clipperton is a leading pan-European investment bank dedicated to technology and growth companies, with offices in Paris, Berlin, Munich, London, and Amsterdam, as well as partnerships in the USA, China, Italy, and Spain. We provide strategic and financial advisory to entrepreneurs, corporates, and top-tier investors in Europe who are looking to execute strategic M&A, private equity, private placements, and debt financing transactions. Founded in 2003, we have completed over 500 deals with fast-growing technology companies, blue-chip corporates, and renowned financial investors.

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• Clipperton acted as the sole financial advisor to Didomi, a leader in consent and privacy management.
• Marlin joins the capitalization table as part of an $83 million investment to support Didomi in accelerating international expansion and positioning itself as the leading digital trust platform globally. 
• Didomi acquires Addingwell, a server-side tagging platform, to unlock privacy-first data collection and activation with a proprietary Didomi server-side offering.
• Clipperton had previously advised Didomi on the company’s $40m Series B round with Elephant Partners, Breega, and other financial investors.
• This transaction further confirms Clipperton’s expertise in advising tech leaders in their buyout transactions, with recent transactions including Rydoo’s LBO with Eurazeo, Braincube’s $90m deal with Scottish Equity Partners, or Travelsoft’s LBO with CAPZA.

Our Client

• Founded in 2017 by Romain Gauthier, Jawad Stouli, and Raphaël Boukris, Didomi offers a SaaS solution that allows organizations to implement great Privacy User Experiences that respect choices and give people control over their data.
• Its Global Data Privacy Solutions are designed to solve today’s data privacy challenges, such as multi-regulation consent management, privacy governance, and the need to provide self-service user privacy journeys, supercharged by flexible integrations, high-grade security standards, and premium support services. 
• Active in over 35 countries and relied upon by over 1,500 companies, including Orange, Rakuten, Decathlon, Societe Generale, ING, and many others, Didomi supports businesses across various sectors in strengthening user relationships through clarity, choice, and control. 

Deal Rationale

• This anchor investment of Marlin will enable Didomi to further position itself as the Global Data Privacy solution provider, consolidating its product suite and accelerating its international expansion.
• The acquisition of Addingwell strengthens Didomi’s conviction that data privacy is more than compliance and has become a strategic, core business topic for leading organizations looking to enhance data sovereignty and effectiveness.
• A fast-growing, major player in the market, Addingwell supports over 1,000 clients in their server-side tagging implementation, optimizing their data strategies to maximize marketing and advertising ROI in a compliant manner.
• “The acquisition of Addingwell represents a significant milestone in our journey, reflecting a commitment to driving innovation and delivering enhanced value to our customers, at a time when companies need to adapt to a demanding privacy context with the right approach and partner for their data strategy. This acquisition will consolidate Didomi’s position as a disruptive and ambitious force within the Data Privacy and Consent Management sector.”, commented Romain Gauthier, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Didomi. 
• Marlin Equity Partners, a global investment firm with offices in Paris, London, and Los Angeles, approximately $10 billion in capital commitments, and nearly 260 acquisitions under its belt, will act as a trusted partner for Didomi’s next phase of development.

From Venture Capital to Private Equity

• The exit landscape for VC-backed startups has undergone a substantial transformation over the past decade, notably thanks to the emerging trend of what we like to call “VC-to-PE deals”. While exits to PE funds made up just 8% of total exits for VC-funded companies between 2006 and 2010, that figure has surged to a whopping 24% for the years 2021 to 2024.
• This transaction confirms this trend and further shows Clipperton’s expertise in advising tech leaders in their buyout transactions, with recent transactions including  Rydoo’s LBO with Eurazeo, Travelsoft’s LBO with CAPZA, or Braincube’s LBO with Scottish Equity Partners. 

Deal Team Clipperton

• Antoine Ganancia, Managing Partner
• Martin Vielle, Partner
• Ghislain de Buchet, Vice President
• Naomi Darko, Vice President
• Julie Bayle de Jessé, Analyst

About Clipperton

Clipperton is a leading pan-European investment bank dedicated to technology and growth companies, with offices in Paris, Berlin, Munich, London, and Amsterdam, as well as partnerships in the USA, China, Italy, and Spain. We provide strategic and financial advisory to entrepreneurs, corporates, and top-tier investors in Europe who are looking to execute strategic M&A, private equity, private placements, and debt financing transactions. Founded in 2003, we have completed over 500 deals with fast-growing technology companies, blue-chip corporates, and renowned financial investors.

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• Clipperton acted as sole financial advisor to Klara – the leading solution for managing frontline employees’ skills – in the structuration of a €10m acceleration round led by Dutch investor Endeit Capital, with the participation of existing investors Side Capital and Ankaa Ventures. 
• This funding round marks a strategic milestone in Klara’s international expansion and the strengthening of its expertise in frontline workers, those who are at the heart of business performance.
• This transaction is testimony to Clipperton’s know-how in advising HR tech pioneers, with credentials such as Welcome to the Jungle’s €50m Series C, Foederis Group’s sale to Septeo, or AssessFirst’s growth investment from CAPZA.

Our Client

• Klara enables businesses to structure and industrialize skills development at scale, ensuring a rapid and measurable upskilling process, especially for frontline workers, who are often overlooked. It also provides managers with tools to better support and empower their teams. 
• In 2024, Klara recorded a 175% growth rate, demonstrating the relevance and impact of its solution. 
• Having established relationships with major enterprise clients, including Safran, Carrefour,  Saint-Gobain, and OTIS, and following the opening of a London office in 2024, Klara is actively expanding across European markets with advanced discussions already underway with several key players.

Deal Rationale

• This third funding round was led by Endeit Capital, a Dutch group specializing in supporting European tech scale-ups, making its very first investment in France. They join historical investors Side Capital and Ankaa Ventures. 
• With the new funding, Klara is forecasting to continue its strong growth in the coming years, strengthening its position as an innovative leader in skills management.
• “This funding round gives us the resources to accelerate our deployment and strengthen our teams and offerings, particularly by integrating new functionalities”, commented Roman Etay, CRO and co-founder of Klara.

Clipperton’s strong track record in HR Tech

• This transaction is testimony to Clipperton’s know-how in advising HR tech pioneers, with credentials such as Welcome to the Jungle’s €50m Series C, Foederis Group’s sale to Septeo, or AssessFirst’s growth investment from CAPZA.

Deal Team Clipperton

• Thibaut Revel, Managing Partner
• Marc Schäfer, Executive Director
• Nathan Burnel-Hauteville, Associate

About Clipperton

Clipperton is a leading pan-European investment bank dedicated to technology and growth companies, with offices in Paris, Berlin, Munich, London, and Amsterdam, as well as partnerships in the USA, China, Italy, and Spain. We provide strategic and financial advisory to entrepreneurs, corporates, and top-tier investors in Europe who are looking to execute strategic M&A, private equity, private placements, and debt financing transactions. Founded in 2003, we have completed over 400 deals with fast-growing technology start-ups, blue-chip corporates, and renowned financial investors.

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• Clipperton acted as the sole financial advisor to Epsor, a fintech specializing in employee savings and pension plans, on its €16 million Series C, led by the Fonds Stratégique des Transitions (FST), managed by ISALT, alongside historical investors Revaia and BlackFin. 
• With this Series C funding, Epsor aims to triple its assets under management by 2027 and is preparing for future external growth operations to target a place in the French TOP 5.
• This deal confirms Clipperton’s role as a leading financial advisor for European fintech deals, with previous transactions such as Rydoo’s LBO with Eurazeo, or Taurus’ $65m Series B led by Credit Suisse.

Our Client

• Founded in 2017 by Julien Niquet and Benjamin Pedrini, Epsor is a fintech specializing in employee savings and pension schemes. Today, Epsor helps the HR and C&B departments of over 1,500 corporate customers.
• Epsor demonstrates an exceptional growth trajectory: after reaching €1 billion in assets under management in just five years, joining the TOP 10 in the sector, and achieving the strongest growth in the market in 2024 (+50%), the company will pass the €2 billion mark in assets under management at the end of the year and plans to triple it by 2027.
• With nearly €50 million raised since its inception, Epsor is experiencing sustained growth while continuing to develop its HR and C&B community, L’addition. As the only B Corp label company in its sector, Epsor is committed to more transparent, educational, and socially responsible savings to serve employees’ financial well-being.

Deal Rationale

• The investment of the FST, managed by ISALT, marks a key step for Epsor, providing long-term institutional support. This commitment illustrates the fund’s vocation to support French SMEs and ETIs, which play a strategic role in the environmental, technological, and social transition.
• Julien Niquet and Benjamin Pedrini, co-founders of Epsor, declared: “We are proud to enter a new key stage in our development alongside ISALT, an investor committed to the long term. This strategic partnership with FST, and the renewed trust placed in us by Revaia and Blackfin, give us the means to pursue our ambition: to help companies turn their employee savings and pension schemes into a strategic HR lever, in a market that is consolidating, and where we are aiming for a place in the TOP 5.”

Deal Team Clipperton

• Antoine Ganancia, Managing Partner
• Vanessa Sorel, Executive Director
• Ghislain de Buchet, Vice President
• Ismail Roqaichaoui, Associate
• Paolo Crippa, Analyst

About Clipperton

Clipperton is a leading pan-European investment bank dedicated to technology and growth companies, with offices in Paris, Berlin, Munich, London, and Amsterdam, as well as partnerships in the USA, China, Italy, and Spain. We provide strategic and financial advisory to entrepreneurs, corporates, and top-tier investors in Europe who are looking to execute strategic M&A, private equity, private placements, and debt financing transactions. Founded in 2003, we have completed over 400 deals with fast-growing technology start-ups, blue-chip corporates, and renowned financial investors.

Cet article Epsor, a fintech specializing in employee savings and pension schemes, raises a €16m Series C financing round led by the Fonds Stratégique des Transitions (FST), managed by ISALT, alongside historical investors Revaia and BlackFin est apparu en premier sur Clipperton Finance.

• Clipperton acted as the sole financial advisor to Galam Robotics, a start-up that reinvents warehouse management with a unique modular robotic technology, on its €10m Series A led by Supernova Invest (via its CAIT fund) and Bpifrance Amorçage Industriel, with the participation of existing investors, including Polytechnique Ventures and Stéphane Aisenberg.
• This funding will help the company reinforce its production capacity, as well as structure and expand its commercial offering across France and Europe. 
• This deal confirms Clipperton’s role as a leading financial advisor for European Deep Tech deals, with previous transactions such as Sinequa’s sale to ChapsVision, or Neural Concept’s $27m Series B led by Forestay Capital.  

Our Client

• Founded in 2019 by Samuel Perez and Jonathan Levy, Galam Robotics is developing automated modular robotics to address the specific challenges of small and mid-sized warehouses. 
• Powered by its proprietary sliding puzzle technology, Galam Robotics has created a scalable, robust, and highly efficient modular solution, delivering an unmatched value for modern warehouses ranging from 100 to 1000m².
• With its first deployment in Europe, Galam Robotics is now set for further expansion, fueled by the rapid adoption of robotics in warehouses.

Deal Rationale

• This financing will first strengthen the company’s production capacity, a strategic priority as TAK-ONE has garnered strong interest from key players in the retail and logistics sectors. 
• By 2025, Galam Robotics aims to quadruple its revenues by expanding massively in France and Europe. This ramp-up will also require the strengthening of operational teams, with key recruitments in engineering, production, and business development.
• Lastly, part of the investment will be devoted to R&D, Galam Robotics’ core technology.
• “This round of financing marks a key milestone for Galam Robotics, enabling us to accelerate the industrialization and large-scale deployment of TAK-ONE. The intelligent automation of logistics buffers within logistics warehouses is a strategic lever for optimizing the last-mile delivery scheme. The many expressions of interest we’ve received have convinced us that our technology provides a high-performance response to the growing challenges of the market”, said Samuel Perez, co-founder of Galam Robotics.

Clipperton’s track record in advising Deep Tech category leaders

• This deal confirms Clipperton’s role as a leading financial advisor for European Deep Tech deals, with previous transactions such as Sinequa’s sale to ChapsVision, or Neural Concept’s $27m Series B led by Forestay Capital.  

Deal Team 

• Nicolas von Bülow, Managing Partner
• Marc Schäfer, Executive Director
• Ismail Roqaichaoui, Associate

About Clipperton

Clipperton is a leading pan-European investment bank dedicated to technology and growth companies, with offices in Paris, Berlin, Munich, London, and Amsterdam, as well as partnerships in the USA, China, Italy, and Spain. We provide strategic and financial advisory to entrepreneurs, corporates, and top-tier investors in Europe who are looking to execute strategic M&A, private equity, private placements, and debt financing transactions. Founded in 2003, we have completed over 400 deals with fast-growing technology start-ups, blue-chip corporates, and renowned financial investors.

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• Klaxoon, the provider of an all-in-one visual collaboration platform, entered into an offer agreement to be acquired by Wrike from Eurazeo, Bpifrance, and Sofiouest. Clipperton acted as sole financial advisor to Klaxoon and its shareholders.
• Wrike, a portfolio company of STG, is a leader in intelligent work management software.
• With this acquisition, Wrike will combine creative visual management with its intelligent work management platform, creating an impactful solution that allows companies to drive even more efficiency in their workflows.

Our Client

• Headquartered in Rennes, France, Klaxoon provides an all-in-one platform combining an infinite whiteboard and eight visual collaboration tools to help companies foster engagement at work and increase productivity
• Wrike equips more than 20,000 companies globally including organizations like Total, Accenture, and LVMH. 
• Klaxoon has been continuously innovating with new product enhancements, developing its collaboration features, user interface, engagement metrics, and exclusive features tailored for enterprise clients, all designed to enhance usability and elevate the collaborative experience.

Deal Rationale

• Both Wrike and Klaxoon share a bold vision: a world where workplace collaboration is frictionless and fully integrated. With Wrike’s AI-enhanced work management capabilities and Klaxoon’s visual collaboration offerings, teams could transform ideas into action, easily create high-level project views, and turn results into engaging meetings. The combined platform would empower teams across industries — from manufacturing to professional services to high tech — to enable end-to-end workflows like product lifecycle, client service delivery, training programs, and campaign management.  
• “We have built Klaxoon into one of the industry’s leading SaaS providers for enterprise customers through our focus on continuous innovation,” said Matthieu Beucher, founder and chairman of Klaxoon. “Wrike’s acquisition will provide Klaxoon with the global reach and backing to deliver even greater value to our customers, and we look forward to working with the Wrike team to drive the convergence of work management and visual collaboration.”
• The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approval. It is expected to close by the first quarter of 2025, after which Klaxoon will become part of Wrike’s operations and its platform will become an integral part of Wrike’s product suite.

Clipperton’s expertise in advising on cross-border M&A transactions

• This deal solidifies Clipperton’s role as a leading financial advisor for tech leaders, crafting transactions with international investors and strategic acquirers. Notably, this marks Clipperton’s 12th concluded cross-border deal this year.

Deal Team Clipperton

• Thibaut Revel, Managing Partner
• Nicolas von Bülow, Managing Partner
• Olivier Combaudou, Partner
• Karim Mekouar, Director
• Naomi Darko, Associate
• Grégoire Bonnet, Associate

About Clipperton

Clipperton is a leading pan-European investment bank dedicated to technology and growth companies, with offices in Paris, Berlin, Munich, London, and Amsterdam, and partnerships in the USA, China, Italy, and Spain. We provide strategic and financial advisory to entrepreneurs, corporates, and top-tier investors in Europe who are looking to execute strategic M&A, private equity, private placements, and debt financing transactions. Founded in 2003, we have completed over 400 deals with fast-growing technology start-ups, blue-chip corporates, and renowned financial investors.

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• Sinequa, a front-running enterprise search platform with advanced RAG¹ capabilities is acquired by ChapsVision, a leader in the processing of data enriched by AI. Clipperton acted as the sole financial advisor to the shareholders of Sinequa in this transaction. 
• ChapsVision plans to leverage this acquisition to enhance its platform offering and further help organizations accelerate their adoption of generative AI, supporting the transition from experimentation to production solutions in a secure context. 
• This deal solidifies Clipperton’s position as a top-tier advisor to European Software category leaders. The sale of Sinequa to ChapsVision brings to 10 the number of SaaS transactions successfully closed by Clipperton in 2024.

Our Client

• Headquartered in Paris with operations in New York, San Francisco, Huntsville, London & Frankfurt, Sinequa provides a critical software brick enabling the implementation of GenAI for Enterprise customers who work with complex IT architecture and large data sets.
• As a major player in AI and RAG, recognized by both Gartner and Forrester, Sinequa boasts a prestigious customer portfolio with global Fortune 500 clients, including Pfizer, AstraZeneca, TotalEnergies, Alstom, Airbus, and NASA.
• Sinequa enables companies to extract value from the mass of data scattered across their corpus of internal documents and databases. Its solution, combining a powerful search engine with advanced Natural Language Processing (NLP) and machine learning algorithms, extracts business information from structured and unstructured data. As a result, company employees obtain the knowledge, expertise, and insights they need to make informed decisions.

Deal Rationale

• ChapsVision will leverage this acquisition to help organizations accelerate their adoption of AI and generative AI, supporting the transition from experimentation to production solutions in a secure context. 
• In addition to the technological complementarity, ChapsVision will capitalize on this acquisition to accelerate its international expansion (Europe, North America) and reinforce its position in high-potential markets such as pharmaceuticals, industry, and finance.
• The acquisition of Sinequa is financed by contributions in kind, as well as by a third round of financing for ChapsVision amounting to €85 million which will also be used to foster global expansion. ChapsVision’s historical shareholders – Tikehau Capital, Bpifrance, Qualium Investissement, GENEO Capital – and new investor Jolt Capital are all contributing to this financing.
• Jean Ferré, CEO of Sinequa, commented: “The ChapsVision project opens up great opportunities for our employees while enabling our customers to benefit from an offer that is technologically broader and more profound from a business point of view. This project, led by an inspiring entrepreneur with a proven track record, is a unique opportunity in Europe in terms of its financial, industrial, and even sovereign ambitions. It’s the perfect next step for Sinequa.”
• Alexandre Bilger, Chief Architect Officer of Sinequa added: “Joining forces with ChapsVision and contributing to its strong growth represents a formidable opportunity for the teams of Sinequa and for myself. We are happy to offer the clients of ChapsVision our cognitive search solution and help them tackle their challenges in terms of complex data management. With its firepower, ChapsVision will help bolster our investments in quality of service and product as well as further accelerate our international development.”

Clipperton reaches 10 SaaS deals closed in 2024

• The sale of Sinequa to ChapsVision brings to 10 the number of SaaS transactions successfully closed by Clipperton in 2024.
• Recent transactions include Astorg acquiring a majority stake in Redslim, a data management services provider, and energy efficiency software vendor advizeo joining Hager Group.

Deal Team Clipperton

• Thibaut Revel, Managing Partner
• Nicolas von Bülow, Managing Partner
• Martin Vielle, Partner
• Wael Abou Karam, Director
• Naomi Darko, Associate
• Capucine Viard, Analyst

About Clipperton

Clipperton is a leading investment bank dedicated to technology and growth companies. We provide strategic and financial advisory to entrepreneurs, corporates, and top-tier investors in Europe who are 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.

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• Clipperton and Natixis Partners acted as financial advisors to Astorg on its majority acquisition of Redslim, a Pan-European data management company that is leveraging its proprietary platform to harmonize and aggregate fragmented databases.
• Thanks to this new partnership with Redslim, Astorg will support the company’s growth, including a plan to accelerate R&D and platform investments and drive growth beyond Europe and existing verticals.
• This deal highlights Clipperton’s proven expertise in advising innovative companies that drive the retail industry’s evolution through advanced technologies. Clipperton has advised several players digitizing retail along the value chain, may it be software players or tech-driven service providers. Recent transactions include Mobsuccess’ LBO with Siparex Midcap, the sale of Kamino Retail to Equativ, and In The Memory’s sale to VusionGroup (formerly named SES-imagotag).

About Redslim

• Redslim, founded in 2013 and based in Zug, Switzerland, provides data management services, leveraging a proprietary technology platform, and focusing on Consumer-Packaged Goods and Consumer Healthcare segments. 
• With over 100 employees, Redslim aggregates and optimizes data consumption for over 30 global organizations. The company has been backed by Andera Acto since the beginning of 2023.

Deal Rationale

• Thanks to this new partnership with Redslim, Astorg will support the company’s growth, including a plan to accelerate R&D and platform investments and drive growth beyond Europe and existing verticals.
• The investment will be part of Astorg’s Mid Cap portfolio, its sixth portfolio company and the third in software and technology. Redslim has been growing its sales by 30% to 40% every year for the past four years, reaching around €13 million in 2023, according to the estimates, and counting on nearly €20 million this year and €25 million in 2025.

Future of retail – Clipperton’s strong expertise in advising industry disruptors

This deal highlights Clipperton’s proven expertise in advising innovative companies that drive the retail industry’s evolution through advanced technologies. Clipperton has advised several players digitizing retail along the value chain, may it be software players or tech-driven service providers. Recent transactions include Mobsuccess’ LBO with Siparex Midcap, the sale of Kamino Retail to Equativ, and In The Memory’s sale to VusionGroup (formerly named SES-imagotag)

Clipperton has proven its capability to support retail enablers on a wide spectrum of capitalistic challenges that include Growth Financing, strategic M&A, and PE Growth transactions on both sell- and buy-sides.

Clipperton’s extensive track record with tech buy-out transactions

• This transaction marks the 13th tech buy-out deal of Clipperton over the last 12 months, with recent transactions such as Eskimoz’s LBO with Siparex Midcap or Presto Engingeering’s LBO with DENTRESSANGLE Capital. 

Deal Team Clipperton

• Nicolas von Bülow, Managing Partner
• Olivier Combaudou, Partner
• Lucas Pingard, Vice President
• Camille Servant, Analyst

Deal Team Natixis Partners

• Driss Mernissi, Managing Director
• Pierre Ruaud, Managing Director
• Dorian Cherruault, Associate
• Jules Barlot, Analyst

About Clipperton

Clipperton is a leading investment bank dedicated to technology and growth companies. We provide strategic and financial advisory to entrepreneurs, corporates, and top-tier investors in Europe who are 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.

Cet article Astorg acquires a majority stake in Redslim, a data management services provider, supporting its growth and international expansion beyond Europe est apparu en premier sur Clipperton Finance.

• Clipperton acted as financial advisor to Eskimoz, one of Europe’s leading digital marketing consultancy platforms. The company welcomes Siparex ETI as a minority shareholder alongside CEO and founder Andréa Bensaid. 
• Natixis Partners’ debt advisory team structured the banking pool of the transaction.
• Siparex ETI’s investment in Eskimoz is designed to support the company’s strong growth momentum and its European digital acquisition market consolidation.
• This transaction is the 12th LBO deal advised by Clipperton over the last 12 months.

Our Client

• Eskimoz, founded in 2015 by Andréa Bensaid, is a digital marketing group specializing in search engine optimization (SEO), paid search (SEA), content creation, and data. 
• Historically focused on SEO, Eskimoz has gradually diversified with the launch of a digital content creation offering as well paid, search and data services. In addition to its core consulting activities, the group has also developed a number of proprietary technology tools to improve and monitor the performance of campaigns deployed for its customers.
• Following an initial cycle of organic growth in France until 2021, Eskimoz has begun its geographical expansion in Europe, notably through three acquisitions in the UK, Spain, and Germany and the opening of an office in Spain. The Group, which today employs 250 consultants, supports companies of all sizes and sectors in their digital acquisition strategy out of seven offices in Paris, Bordeaux, Lyon, Düsseldorf, Madrid, London, and Milan.
• Operating in a booming market, Eskimoz, renowned for its agility and strong technical expertise, has recorded strong growth in recent years. It is now positioned as one of the leading European players in its field. The group achieved sales of €35m million this year and is aiming for €100m by 2029.

Deal Rationale

• Siparex will support Eskimoz in all aspects of the company’s strong growth momentum, organic and inorganic, to reinforce its position as a European consolidation platform and prepare for its entry into the US market.
• The investment will give additional means to Eskimoz to accelerate the continued development of its in-house technology tools supporting its digital marketing one-stop-shop offering. 
• The transaction marks the exit of Momentum Invest, which has held a stake in the group since 2019.
• Andréa Bensaid, CEO of Eskimoz, commented: “Data and technology are at the heart of Eskimoz’s new development phase. Our partnership with Siparex will enable us to accelerate the development of these solutions, by strengthening our in-house expertise and capitalizing on new opportunities for innovation.”

Clipperton’s extensive track record with tech buy-out transactions

• This transaction marks the 12th LBO deal of Clipperton over the last 12 months.
• It also makes reference to Clipperton’s role as a long-term advisor to Eskimoz, with its LBO led by Momentum Invest in 2020 and the acquisition of German-based Semtrix in 2024. 

Deal Team Clipperton

• Thomas de Montille, Managing Partner
• Lucas Pingard, Vice President
• Pierre Pinsault, Analyst

Deal Team Natixis Partners

• Philippe Charbonnier, Managing Director
• Martin Chalanset, Associate

About Clipperton

Clipperton is a leading investment bank dedicated to technology and growth companies. We provide strategic and financial advisory to entrepreneurs, corporates, and top-tier investors in Europe who are 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.

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• Clipperton acted as the sole financial advisor to advizeo, a French leader in Energy Management solutions, on its sale to Hager Group, a leading supplier of solutions and services for electrical installations in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
• By joining Hager Group, advizeo will benefit from the expertise and resources of a world leader in energy management. This strategic alliance is an exceptional opportunity for advizeo to strengthen its growth and explore new markets, particularly internationally.  
• This deal solidifies Clipperton’s expertise in advising ESG-focused tech companies on their strategic transactions. Recent transactions include Elum Energy, a leading provider of advanced energy management solutions for renewable energy systems – raising an acceleration round led by US investor Energize Capital, and Reporting21, a leading sustainability-focused SaaS platform, acquired by Cority, a portfolio company of Thoma Bravo.

Our Client

• Founded in 2015 from an intrapreneurship initiative within the engineering group setec and led by Cyril Sailly, advizeo is the one-stop-shop for energy efficiency for B2B customers in the retail, healthcare, and commercial real estate segments, with a comprehensive offer combining software and energy management services.
• advizeo’s core mission is to empower customers to achieve genuine and continuous energy savings by combining state-of-the-art monitoring solutions based on data science, and expert energy management consulting services to design and drive energy efficiency action plans.
• Backed since 2021 by Credit Mutuel Equity and Bpifrance, advizeo achieved sales of 13 million euros in 2023 and an organic growth of over 30%.

Deal Rationale

• setec, Credit Mutuel Equity, and Bpifrance sell their shares as part of the transaction and advizeo becomes a fully owned subsidiary of Hager Group.
• By joining Hager Group, advizeo benefits from the expertise and resources of a world leader in energy management. This strategic alliance is an exceptional opportunity for advizeo to strengthen its growth and explore new markets, particularly internationally.  Thanks to the support of Hager Group, advizeo will be able to develop and offer even more innovative solutions on a European scale, meeting the growing needs of businesses and local authorities in terms of energy consumption reduction, performance optimization, and sustainability.
• Cyril Sailly, Chairman of advizeo, commented: “This integration marks a pivotal moment in advizeo’s growth path, ten years after our creation within setec which, alongside Bpifrance and Crédit Mutuel Equity since 2021, has supported us perfectly up to now. By joining forces with Hager Group, we are opening the door to new opportunities, fuelled by innovative solutions that will meet the ever-changing demands of energy management. We’re delighted to be joining the family-owned Hager Group, and look forward to moving the lines of energy efficiency alongside them.”

Clipperton’s expertise in advising ESG-focused tech companies on their strategic transactions

Deal Team 

• Thibaut Revel, Managing Partner
• Marc Schäfer, Executive Director
• Lucas Pingard, Vice President
• Clara Lamotte, Analyst

About Clipperton

Clipperton is a leading investment bank dedicated to technology and growth companies. We provide strategic and financial advisory to entrepreneurs, corporates, and top-tier investors in Europe who are 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.

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• Clipperton acted as sole financial advisor to Kamino Retail, a company offering a software solution powering on-site retail media.
• This acquisition will enhance Equativ’s retail media capabilities and expand upon the company’s recent merger with Sharethrough, which created one of the largest global independent ad marketplaces.
• This deal highlights Clipperton’s proven expertise in advising innovative companies that drive the retail industry’s evolution through advanced technologies. Recent transactions include Mobsuccess’ LBO with Siparex Midcap and the sale of In The Memory to VusionGroup (formerly SES-imagotag).

Our Client

• Founded in 2023 by four marketing experts, Kamino Retail is a tech company specializing in Retail Media. The Kamino Retail platform comes with a suite of solutions, tailored for Retailers and the specific needs of their sales house. 
• Kamino Retail’s mission is to bring the best of agility, innovation, transparency, and trust to retailers; empowering them to unlock the full potential of their Retail Media monetization programs.

Deal Rationale

• Through the acquisition of Kamino Retail, Equativ will provide retailers with a comprehensive, independent, and transparent suite of solutions that fully unlock the potential of their advertising space and shopper data.
• This acquisition will enhance Equativ’s retail media capabilities and expand upon the company’s recent merger with Sharethrough, which created one of the largest global independent ad marketplaces. Backed by Bridgepoint, Equativ has tripled in size over the last three years, driving significant growth and innovation across the adtech landscape. 
• The acquisition marks a major step forward in Equativ’s commitment to innovation and growth within the retail media sector, which is expected to capture $166 billion globally by 2025. Kamino Retail’s flexible and interoperable solutions, combined with Equativ’s adtech expertise, now enable retailers to benefit from a centralized technology platform that brings together the best of on-site and off-site monetization with access to all demand sources, including programmatic.
• “More than a choice, this strategic acquisition was obvious for us. Equativ’s proven off-site technology suite, combined with Kamino Retail’s expertise and unique platform, allows us to provide our customers with ever more efficient, agnostic, interoperable, and integrated solutions,” said Elie Aboucaya, co-founder of Kamino Retail. “Equativ’s global presence, combined with their strategic partnerships, provides a significant boost to our international deployment and our technological roadmap,” added Marianne Schneider, co-founder of Kamino Retail.

Future of retail – Clipperton’s strong expertise in advising in advising industry disruptors

• This deal highlights Clipperton’s proven expertise in advising innovative companies that drive the retail industry’s evolution through advanced technologies. Recent transactions include Mobsuccess’ LBO with Siparex Midcap and the sale of In The Memory to VusionGroup (formerly SES-imagotag).

Deal Team

• Antoine Ganancia, Managing Partner
• Olivier Combaudou, Partner
• Ghislain de Buchet, Vice President
• Capucine Viard, Analyst

About Clipperton

Clipperton is a leading investment bank dedicated to technology and growth companies. We provide strategic and financial advisory to entrepreneurs, corporates, and top-tier investors in Europe who are 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.

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• Clipperton acted as sole financial advisor to Mobsuccess, a fast-growing ad tech specializing in digital communication for networked retailers and distributed brands, and its shareholders on its growth investment from Siparex Midcap to support its majority managers, Thomas Fagot and Xavier Dupont, as well as its key executives, in a new stage of development and market consolidation.
• Groupe GPG and Jolt renewed their confidence by remaining shareholders.
• With the support of Siparex Midcap, the management team, which has increased its stake in the company, has set itself the goal of accelerating its external growth strategy, by consolidating its current activities and developing its services in new functionalities and geographies, particularly internationally.
• This deal is testimony to Clipperton’s strong track record in advising companies that contribute to equipping the retail industry with advanced technologies. Recent transactions include In The Memory’s sale to VusionGroup (formerly SES-imagotag), or Glopal’s €20m Series A led by Hi Inov – Dentressangle and Crédit Mutuel Innovation.

Our Client

• Founded in 2015 by Thomas Fagot and Gilles Perrin, Mobsuccess is a fast-growing ad-tech specializing in digital communication for networked retailers and distributed brands. Through a suite of managed solutions that unify media, data, and AI, its Widely, Story, Farly solutions enable end-to-end responses to digital communication and acquisition challenges on the market’s most important audience hubs such as Instagram Facebook, Google, Tiktok, Snapchat but also display, digital radio and segmented TV.
• The company stands out for its 360° approach, offering a complete rand of services from communication strategy to digital activation, while integrating high-performance analysis tools to measure the impact of campaigns. In particular, the Mobsuccess Group has established itself as the French leader in “drive to store” digital campaigns, enabling its customers to optimize their visibility and increase in-store traffic.
• With over 100 key account customers, the group has established itself as a key player in digital marketing, supporting major French retailers such as Kiabi, Feu vert, Atol, E.Leclerc, Intersport, and Gifi, as well as service companies such as Axa, Crédit Agricole and Shiva, and automotive companies such as Citroën and Toyota, representing a total of over 20,000 points of sale. In terms of impact, Mobsucess generates over 20,000,000 in-store visits every year.
• Profitable from the outset, with sales of over €45 million in 2024 and more than 175 employees, the Group now aims to reach a new milestone, targeting sales of over €100 million by 2028. 

Deal Rationale

• Retail communication is a market worth several billion euros, including 2 billion for leaflets, which Mobsuccess is helping to digitize. The Group has developed through organic growth and acquisitions, with average annual growth of 30%. With the support of Siparex Midcap, the management team, which has increased its stake in the company, has set itself the goal of accelerating its external growth strategy, by consolidating its current activities and developing its services across new functionalities and geographies, particularly internationally.
• Thomas Fagot, founder of Mobsuccess, comments: “We were keen to find a solid financial partner to support us in our very active build-up strategy, with a change of scale in the size of new acquisition opportunities. This new operation also enables us to involve our key managers in our capital.  The support of Siparex Midcap, and the renewed confidence of GPG and Jolt, will also enable us to accelerate our technological investments in AI supported by a team of 60 engineers while continuing to innovate and make Mobsuccess one of the leading groups in digital marketing.”

Future of retail – Clipperton’s strong expertise in advising industry disruptors

• This deal is testimony to Clipperton’s strong track record in advising companies that contribute to equipping the retail industry with advanced technologies. Recent transactions include In The Memory’s sale to VusionGroup (formerly SES-imagotag), or Glopal’s €20m Series A led by Hi Inov – Dentressangle and Crédit Mutuel Innovation.

Deal Team

• Antoine Ganancia, Managing Partner
• Olivier Combaudou, Partner
• Lucas Pingard, Vice President
• Clara Lamotte, Analyst
• Nabil Benkirane, Analyst

About Clipperton

Clipperton is a leading investment bank dedicated to technology and growth companies. We provide strategic and financial advisory to entrepreneurs, corporates, and top-tier investors in Europe who are 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.

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• Clipperton acted as sole financial advisor to Elum Energy – a leading provider of advanced energy management solutions for renewable energy systems – in the structuration of a $13 million acceleration round led by US investor Energize Capital, with the participation of existing investors Alter Equity and Cota Capital. 
• Built on cutting-edge hardware and software technologies developed in-house, Elum Energy has already established itself as one of the worldwide references for energy management systems dedicated to renewable systems. The company empowers its clients with the means to optimize the performance and reliability of solar energy and storage systems worldwide. This investment will support the Company’s ambitious growth plans to address the ever-increasing demand for renewables globally.  Elum Energy will notably reinforce its growing presence in the US and further invest in product development to expand its portfolio toward energy storage and EV integration.
• This transaction is another testimony of Clipperton’s expertise in advising category leaders in their acceleration rounds with international counterparts, including Neural Concept’s $27m Series B led by Forestay Capital, Braincube’s €83m LBO with Scottish Equity Partners and Bpifrance, and Taurus’ $65m Series B led by Credit Suisse. 

Our Client

• Launched in 2016 in Paris, Elum Energy provides control solutions for hybrid power plants. Specifically, its controllers harmonize the flows of the energy system in order to optimize by favoring solar production and limiting diesel production where necessary, calibrating grid injection or improving the self-consumption rate, and, in the presence of storage, optimizing the charging and discharging of batteries.
• Elum Energy’s solutions optimize renewable energy assets globally, leveraging advanced technology for real-time insights and predictive maintenance. The company is a trusted partner in the renewable energy sector, enhancing operational efficiency and energy yield.
• In 2023, Elum Energy extended its worldwide presence by opening three new offices in Spain, Nigeria, and Madagascar. The company kept its high growth trajectory, and now has over 2,500 projects in 50 countries and more than 350 clients.

Deal Rationale

• The solar industry is rapidly evolving as the installed asset base grows daily and projects become more complex as batteries, EV charging, and other assets become more and more intertwined. Global renewable electricity capacity is expected to grow 65% from 2023 to 2027, with 30% of distributed solar projects paired with battery storage. As the grid becomes more dynamic, asset owners need advanced O&M solutions. Elum Energy thrives by streamlining the monitoring and control of standard and hybrid solar PV projects, enabling seamless integration across C&I installations, microgrids, and utility-scale projects.
• This Series B funding will support the company’s ambitious growth plans to address the booming global renewable market, including a U.S. launch, as well as product evolution within the energy storage and EV integration categories.

Clipperton’s strong track record in advising on international growth financings 

• This deal is testimony to Clipperton’s extensive track record advising on international growth financings – including the fundraisings of Neural Concept, Welcome to the Jungle, or Taurus.
• The transaction also showcases Clipperton’s expertise in advising high-growth clients with a strong ESG dimension, following transactions organized for Clareo Lighting (LBO with Nextstage, BNP Paribas Développement & Adélie Capital), Reporting21 (sale to Cority) or Ecovadis (investment from Astorg).

Deal Team

• Thomas Neveux, Senior Partner
• Martin Vielle, Partner
• Joris Thomas, Vice President
• Ismail Roqaichouai, Associate
• Grégoire Bonnet, Associate

About Clipperton

Clipperton is a leading investment bank dedicated to technology and growth companies. We provide strategic and financial advisory to entrepreneurs, corporates, and top-tier investors in Europe who are 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.

Cet article <strong>Elum Energy</strong>, a fast-growing provider of advanced energy management solutions dedicated to renewables, raises a $13m Series B led by Energize Capital, with participation from existing investors Alter Equity and Cota Capital est apparu en premier sur Clipperton Finance.

• Clipperton acted as sole financial advisor to myClubs on its sale to Urban Sports Club. 

About myClubs

• Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Vienna, myClubs is the leading sports aggregator in Austria and Switzerland.
• myClubs offers highly popular B2C memberships and innovative corporate fitness products for employees of over 300 companies, including EY, Samsung, and Pfizer. 
• Additionally, the company has pioneered digital fitness products for health insurance providers such as SWICA, Helsana, and CSS. A new partnership with REWE’s jö Bonus Club aims to extend digital access to sports nationwide.
• myClubs revolutionized how Austrians and Swiss engage with fitness, offering flexible access to diverse workouts and boutique studios. Under the leadership of Founder & CEO Tobias Homberger, the company grew to include over 1,200 fitness providers, serving a loyal customer base that has already completed over 2 million workouts.

Deal Rationale

• Combining the strengths of Urban Sports Club and myClubs will significantly enhance the value proposition for B2B clients, especially within the DACH region (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland). This merger allows for cross-selling opportunities and a more comprehensive offering, bolstering Urban Sports Club’s presence in these markets.
• myClubs has developed an exceptional partner network that delivers unmatched value to its members in Austria and Switzerland. This network will enrich the pan-European experience for Urban Sports Club members and integrate seamlessly with Urban Sports Club’s existing infrastructure.
• Additionally, myClubs’ achievements in the B2B2C segment carry great potential that, when expanded across other Urban Sports Club markets, will yield substantial growth. 
• “This acquisition underlines the value that the myClubs team creates for our customers and partners through innovation and purpose,” said Tobias Homberger. “We are excited to join forces with Urban Sports Club to create a seamless corporate fitness offer for the entire DACH region and to continue delivering exceptional fitness experiences to our members.” The acquisition aligns with both companies’ vision for the future of fitness in Europe.

Clipperton’s expertise in the digital health and consumer subscription space

• Tobias Homberger, CEO and founder of myClubs said: “The Clipperton team around Thomas de Montille and Karim Mekouar was a driving force in the process. Their expertise and strategic insights were very valuable in getting us across the finish line.”
• This transaction is a testament to Clipperton’s growing track record in the digital health and consumer subscription sectors. Clipperton has advised on several notable transactions in these segments recently, including the sale of Gymlib to EGYM, Tilak Healthcare’s growth investment by Elaia and Cap Horn, Inova Software’s $70m investment by Carlyle and Withings’ $60m round led by Gilde Healthcare, Eurazeo, and Bpifrance. These transactions underscore Clipperton’s deep expertise and capability in advising high-growth companies in the digital health and subscription markets.

Deal Team

• Thomas de Montille, Managing Partner
• Karim Mekouar, Director
• Naomi Darko, Associate
• Nabil Benkirane, Analyst

About Clipperton

Clipperton is a leading investment bank dedicated to technology and growth companies. We provide strategic and financial advisory to entrepreneurs, corporates, and top-tier investors in Europe who are 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.

Cet article <strong>myClubs</strong> is acquired by Urban Sports Club, the European leader in online fitness and corporate wellness est apparu en premier sur Clipperton Finance.

• Clipperton and Natixis Partners acted as financial advisors to DENTRESSANGLE Capital who has entered into exclusive talks to acquire Presto Engineering from current shareholders including Verto, the majority shareholder since 2018.
• A French company based in Meyreuil, Presto Engineering specializes in the design and production of application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) for major players in the manufacturing, healthcare, automotive, and telecom sectors.
• With DENTRESSANGLE’s support Presto is establishing itself as a platform for consolidation in Europe’s ASIC sector.

About Presto Engineering

• Founded in 2006 in the United States, Presto Engineering later set up its head office in France and now has a presence in Denmark, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Asia. The company is recognized as a leading one-stop-shop in the ASIC market, and its growth is being driven by the digitalization of the economy and by the development of AI and the Internet of Things. 
• With strong roots in R&D and commercial links with major foundries such as Globalfoundries, STMicroelectronics, and X-Fab, Presto has been able to contract with major clients from the automotive, manufacturing, and healthcare industries. 
• Presto Engineering has established itself as a key partner to medium-sized OEMs that want to acquire and develop their own ASICs, providing them with services covering circuit design, industrialization of ASICs, and production.

Deal Rationale

• With the support of DENTRESSANGLE Capital, Presto Engineering will open a new phase of its growth story, to become a European consolidation platform for semiconductor services. The company aims to leverage the ever-growing demand for ASICs worldwide driven by the accelerating digitalization of the economy and the essential nature of semiconductors for industrial products and consumer goods, but also in industries such as transport and healthcare infrastructure.
• Shortages and supply chain issues that have arisen since the start of the 2020s have highlighted that Europe and the United States are heavily dependent on Asia for the production of integrated circuits. The European Union, aiming to strengthen its sovereignty, has a €43 billion investment plan to double Europe’s production capacity by 2030.
• With its operations in Europe (France, United Kingdom, Denmark), the United States, and Asia and its 150 semiconductor experts, Presto Engineering is ideally positioned to benefit from growth in the European market – worth €1.4 billion and set to grow by 7-8% per year – and become a leading player in it.
• Accordingly, Presto will rely on its combined design, industrialization, and production capabilities to increase its revenue to €60 million in the very near future. It is targeting all large EMEA markets and North America through local hubs that ensure close links with clients, and it is aiming to bolster its ASIC design operations through recruitment and acquisitions. 
• Presto will continue to be led by Cédric Mayor (CEO since 2023), who is making a significant investment in the company alongside DENTRESSANGLE.

Clipperton’s expertise in the micro-electronics/semiconductor industry

• Over the past two decades, Clipperton has advised numerous clients in the micro-electronics and semiconductor industry, from fabless IP-focused companies to large manufacturing operations, with a diversified customer base including Sequans, DiBcom, Linxens, Famoco, and many more. 

Deal Team Clipperton

• Thibaut Revel, Managing Partner
• Martin Vielle, Partner
• Capucine Viard, Analyst

Deal Team Natixis Partners

• Driss Mernissi, Managing Director
• Andrea Bossetti, Associate

About Clipperton

Clipperton is a leading investment bank dedicated to technology and growth companies. We provide strategic and financial advisory to entrepreneurs, corporates, and top-tier investors in Europe who are 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.

Cet article DENTRESSANGLE Capital enters into exclusivity with Presto Engineering’s shareholders for an acquisition of a majority stake in the Company est apparu en premier sur Clipperton Finance.

• Clipperton and Natixis Partners acted as financial advisors to Parquest on its majority acquisition in Amelkis, the SaaS solution for reporting and accounting consolidation.
• Thanks to this new partnership with Parquest, the company will benefit from increased financial and operational support to accelerate its commercial development, strengthen its teams, and extend its presence in new markets, both in France and internationally.

About Amelkis

• Founded in 2004 by Nawfal Yassir, Roméo André, and Adrien Reimann, Amelkis is a CPM (Corporate Performance Management) SaaS solution, specializing in financial consolidation and reporting (financial and extra-financial) for finance departments and accounting firms.
• The Paris-based company has enjoyed strong, uninterrupted growth over the past ten years (~25% per annum on average), driven by the quality of its products and services. It expects to achieve ~12 M€ revenue this year.
• Amelkis’ ambition is to become the French leader in CPM software for SMEs and ETIs, drawing on both its historical expertise and its ability to rapidly offer its customers high-performance tools to meet new legal requirements (e.g. CSRD reporting).

Deal Rationale

• Thanks to this new partnership with Parquest, the company will benefit from increased financial and operational support to accelerate its commercial development, strengthen its teams, and extend its presence in new markets, both in France and internationally.
• This is Parquest’s fourth acquisition in the technology sector since 2020, following JVS, Advens, and Xelya.
• Nawfal Yassir, co-founder of Amelkis, commented: “We are delighted to have chosen Parquest as our partner. Their knowledge of the software business and their entrepreneurial DNA won us over. We have defined an ambitious roadmap for the coming years, based on the dynamism of the CPM market, the technological excellence of our existing products, and Amelkis’ agility to seize new opportunities.“

Clipperton’s strong track record in advising on international SaaS deals and buy-out transactions

• This deal solidifies Clipperton’s expertise in advising international SaaS deals, including Braincube on its €83m growth financing led by Scottish Equity Partners, or Bridgepoint Development Capital’s acquisition of a major stake in Groupe Sinari.

Deal Team Clipperton

• Nicolas von Bülow, Managing Partner
• Vanessa Sorel, Executive Director

Deal Team Natixis Partners

• Driss Mernissi, Managing Partner
• Pierre Ruaud, Managing Director
• Dorian Cherruault, Associate
• Matthias De Beaumont, Analyst

About Clipperton

Clipperton is a leading investment bank dedicated to technology and growth companies. We provide strategic and financial advisory to entrepreneurs, corporates, and top-tier investors in Europe who are 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.

Cet article Parquest acquires a majority stake in Amelkis, the SaaS solution for finance departments and accounting firms, to accelerate its growth  est apparu en premier sur Clipperton Finance.

• Clipperton acted as the sole financial advisor to Rydoo, a leading global expense management software provider, and its majority shareholder, Marlin Equity Partners, on its investment from Eurazeo through its Small-mid buyout team.
• The management teams of Rydoo and Eurazeo share a commitment to driving innovation to enhance client value propositions and maintain high satisfaction levels, a crucial factor in Rydoo’s rapid organic growth.
• This deal solidifies Clipperton’s expertise and track record advising European clients on international SaaS deals and buy-out transactions.

Our Client

• Headquartered in Belgium, Rydoo provides a flexible and powerful SaaS solution to automate corporate expense management with best-in-class end-user experience and advanced features to address the needs of finance departments.
• The company serves a loyal and growing customer base of 3000+ midsize and enterprise clients across 132 countries. 
• Operating in a large global market experiencing double-digit growth thanks to positive structural drivers (penetration of digital expense management solution, new features such as smart audit, etc..)
• Rydoo has delivered a strong growth track record, posting over +32% organic CAGR over the past years to reach €20+m ARR.

Deal Rationale

• Rydoo’s product offering empowers corporate clients to manage and control employee spending through smart and automated expense management solutions.
• This transaction marks Eurazeo PME IV’s ninth investment, aligning with fund’s Small-mid buyout strategy focused on supporting fast-growing European technology and B2B services SMEs in their international expansion.
• Sebastien Marchon, CEO of Rydoo, said: «Rydoo has established itself as a key player in Expense Management with a large base of loyal international clients that we serve in 132 countries. We are ready to accelerate and strengthen our position in key markets. Eurazeo, with its tech expertise, value creation insights, and global presence, is the ideal partner for this new chapter. We are excited to start working with Eurazeo Small-mid buyout team. We feel very aligned in terms of pragmatic business mindset and core values, including a strong ESG commitment.»
• The finalization of the transaction remains subject to the realization of customary closing process and obligations. Eurazeo will become the majority shareholder in Rydoo. Current financial sponsor Marlin Equity Partners will reinvest significantly to continue backing Rydoo’s success alongside Eurazeo.

Clipperton’s strong track record in advising on international SaaS deals and buy-out transactions

• This deal solidifies Clipperton’s expertise in advising international SaaS deals, including Braincube on its €83m growth financing led by Scottish Equity Partners, or Bridgepoint Development Capital’s acquisition of a major stake in Groupe Sinari.

Deal Team

• Nicolas von Bülow, Managing Partner
• Antoine Ganancia, Managing Partner
• Vanessa Sorel, Executive Director
• Grégoire Bonnet, Associate
• Pierre Pinsault, Analyst

Read the French press release here.

About Clipperton

Clipperton is a leading investment bank dedicated to technology and growth companies. We provide strategic and financial advisory to entrepreneurs, corporates, and top-tier investors in Europe who are 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.

Cet article Rydoo, the fast-growing international expense management software provider, receives an investment from Eurazeo est apparu en premier sur Clipperton Finance.

Our Client

• Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, Neural Concept provides a leading end-to-end platform that places 3D AI at the center of the product development process to revolutionize the way engineers conceptualize, design, and validate products with Engineering Intelligence within the Automotive, Micro-electronics, Aerospace, and Energy industries.
• Over 60 Original Equipment Manufacturers including Airbus, Bosch, General Electric, Subaru – and four out of ten Formula 1 racing teams – rely on Neural Concept’s platform to place Engineering Intelligence at the heart of their product development process.
• The platform combines Neural Concept’s proprietary technology with unique data analysis, MLOps, and application deployment capabilities to make Engineering Intelligence the central paradigm of the product simulation and development processes.
• The Series B funding news follows the recent unveiling of a close technical collaboration with NVIDIA, allowing Neural Concept to optimize performances of physics-driven deep learning models on NVIDIA GPUs and CUDA software and to jointly push the frontiers of the field. 

Deal Rationale

• This round follows the company’s $9 million Series A in March 2022 and $2 million Seed round in 2020.
• Funds raised in this latest round will be used to consolidate Neural Concept’s technology in the field, as well as accelerate its global recruitment and growth to meet strong customer demand across Europe, APAC, and the US.
• Pierre Baqué, Co-founder and CEO at Neural Concept, said: “We are delighted to work with our new investors Forestay Capital and the D. E. Shaw group, and all our existing investors to take the company to the next level. This $27 million Series B funding round will allow us to build on our strong commercial success and help more OEMs around the world harness the full potential of Engineering Intelligence to deliver better products, faster”.

Clipperton’s strong track record in advising on growth financings and AI companies

• This deal solidifies Clipperton’s expertise in advising European category leaders in their acceleration rounds, including Kinvent’s €16m Series B with Eurazeo Nov Santé, or HarfangLab with its €25m growth financing with Crédit Mutuel Innovation, MassMutual Ventures, and Elaia.
• It further confirms Clipperton’s role as a leading financial advisor for European AI deals, with previous transactions such as Braincube’s €83m LBO with Scottish Equity Partners and Bpifrance, or natif.ai’s sale to DocuWare.

Deal Team

• Nicolas von Bülow, Managing Partner
• Marc Schäfer, Executive Director
• Joris Thomas, Vice President
• Anne-Sophie Luo, Associate
• Clara Lamotte, Analyst

About Clipperton

Clipperton is a leading investment bank dedicated to technology and growth companies. We provide strategic and financial advisory 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.

Cet article Engineering AI platform Neural Concept raises a $27m Series B led by Forestay Capital est apparu en premier sur Clipperton Finance.

Our Client

• natif.ai’s mission is “to build easy-to-use tools that help developers to automate document tasks with state-of-the-art AI technologies, thereby becoming the market standard of document processing”.
• The company, founded in 2019 by Manel Zapp, Johannes Korves, Christophe Hocquet, and Berenger Laurent with Matthias Hoefler joining the founding team in 2023, is a spin-off of the German Research Institute for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI).
• Thanks to its high-performance AI models and a Deep-OCR developed in-house, documents can be analyzed extremely quickly and accurately, and relevant data can be extracted from them.
• The natif.ai platform can be implemented in just a few minutes. It is preferably used by software providers, banks, insurance companies, or consulting firms, enabling them to automate a wide range of document processes quickly and independently.
• natif.ai has been backed by leading investors including redalpine, High-Tech Gründerfonds, 468 Capital, F-LOG Ventures, Premius GmbH, and Bold Ventures.

natif.ai x DocuWare: Deal Rationale

• Founded in 1988 in Germany and acquired by Ricoh Group in 2019, DocuWare is a leading provider of document management and workflow automation solutions.
• Together with its 800+ strong partner network, DocuWare has helped approximately 19,000 customers across 100+ countries simplify their work through digitizing, automating, and transforming key processes.
• natif.ai will further enable DocuWare to provide its customers around the world with cutting-edge AI technology, which is vital to business growth and progress and will take DocuWare to the next level as an ECM leader.

Clipperton’s track record in advising European technology champions

This transaction is further evidence of Clipperton’s strong track record in executing transactions on behalf of European technology champions with strategic acquirers – including the sale of Smartlook to Cisco or the recent merger of Vade with Hornet Security.

Deal Team

• Andreas Hering, Partner
• Dr. Nikolas Westphal, Managing Partner
• Ivan Pimentel, Vice President
• Jens Krause, Analyst

About Clipperton

Clipperton is a leading investment bank dedicated to technology and growth companies. We provide strategic and financial advisory 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.

Cet article natif.ai, the pioneer in intelligent document processing (IDP) by integrating innovative AI with machine learning, is acquired by DocuWare est apparu en premier sur Clipperton Finance.

• Clipperton acted as sole financial advisor to CLAREO Lighting, a new-gen French designer and manufacturer of LED lighting products and solutions for professionals, on its €35m LBO with NextStage AM, MI3, BNP Paribas Développement, and Adelie.
• With those new strategic investors, CLAREO intends to accelerate its development and become a benchmark in the LED lighting market in France and Europe.
• This transaction further highlights Clipperton’s proficiency in executing LBOs, its deal management capabilities as well as debt structuring know-how.

Our Client

• Since its creation in 2012 by Olivier Maschino and Damien Sipos, CLAREO has established itself in France as a key player in designing professional LED lighting products and solutions. CLAREO directly addresses major electrical installers, architects, design offices, and end customers, mainly in the tertiary (offices, retail, hotels, etc.) and industry sectors.
• At the heart of energy transition issues, with an LED lighting offering that has a positive environmental impact and helps reduce energy consumption, CLAREO has been working to integrate ESG issues into its business model since its creation. EcoVadis silver medallist since 2022, the group has an ambitious ESG approach to continue progressing and to position itself as a leader in its market (eco-design, responsible purchasing, social practices, etc.).
• The market for professional LED lighting is particularly buoyant in France, estimated to be worth over €1 billion by 2022, with +5% annual growth expected between now and 2028, driven in particular by building renovation, which is being accelerated thanks to an increasingly incentive-based regulatory framework in favor of energy efficiency, and by a still very significant equipment potential in the tertiary and industrial sectors.

Deal Rationale

• This transaction with NextStage AM, MI3, BNP Paribas Développement, and Adelie brings Tier-1 investors to the capitalization table which will support CLAREO’s ongoing development. A debt component has been secured with Banque Palatine, BNP Paribas, and Crédit Agricole on top of the €35m equity ticket.
• With this investment, CLAREO intends to continue developing its offering, strengthen the integration of innovation and smart lighting, and accelerate its international deployment, particularly in cross-border countries, both organically and through strategic external growth acquisitions.
• “In 12 years, CLAREO has achieved the strongest organic growth within its market. Today, CLAREO achieves over €40m in sales and has already become a reference player in terms of its size, the quality of its products, its lead in services, and its marketing and digital approach. When a group reaches this size, it is useful to structure it accordingly to pursue strong development, and I’m thrilled to be associated with 4 renowned financial partners, each of whom will play a role in the continuation of this great adventure“, said Olivier Maschino, co-founder and Chairman of CLAREO.
• “I’m delighted to see a new milestone in CLAREO’s history that will enable us to accelerate innovation in the development of new products and services, to get even closer to the needs and expectations of our ever-growing customer base, but also to go further in our ESG and CSR commitments. These new partners will provide solid support in imagining and designing tomorrow’s finest lighting solutions, both for France and Europe“, declares Damien Sipos, co-founder and Vice-Chairman of CLAREO.

 Clipperton’s extensive growth buy-out track record

• This deal confirms Clipperton’s extensive expertise with tech buy-out mandates, successfully advising on recent transactions such as Braincube’s €83m investment led by Scottish Equity Partners, CAPZA’s minority stake acquisition in Travelsoft, or Bridgepoint’s majority acquisition in Groupe Sinari.

Deal Team

• Nicolas von Bülow, Managing Partner
• Martin Vielle, Partner
• Karim Mekouar, Vice President
• Ghislain de Buchet, Vice President
• Pierre Pinsault, Analyst

Read the French press release here.

About Clipperton 

Clipperton is a leading investment bank dedicated to technology and growth companies. We provide strategic and financial advisory 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.

Cet article <strong>Clareo Lighting</strong> received a €35m investment from Nextstage AM, MI3, BNP Paribas Devéloppement, and Adelie est apparu en premier sur Clipperton Finance.

About the transaction:

• Created in 2015, Welcome to the Jungle offers its 5,500 clients innovative solutions to promote their employer brand, strengthen their attractiveness, and redefine the world of work through inspiring content that reaches nearly three million workers every month.
• Otta, a UK-based candidate-centric recruitment platform, experienced substantial candidate traffic of nearly 2 million in 2023, predominantly in the UK and US. Renowned for its strong brand image and powerful job-matching technology, Otta is a perfect fit for Welcome to the Jungle’s international ambitions.
• In its first major international acquisition, Welcome to the Jungle is strategically enhancing its international presence, to establish a significant foothold in the UK. Additionally, the acquisition facilitates Welcome to the Jungle’s entry into the US market, where Otta already generates a significant share of its applications.

Our long-term relationship with Welcome to the Jungle:

• Clipperton is pursuing its partnership with Welcome to the Jungle, having advised their Series A to Series C, and now this acquisition.

Deal Team

• Thibaut Revel, Managing Partner
• Marc Schäfer, Executive Director
• Anne-Sophie Luo, Associate

About Clipperton

Clipperton is a leading investment bank dedicated to technology and growth companies. We provide strategic and financial advisory 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.

Cet article <strong>Welcome to the Jungle</strong> acquired Otta to expand into the UK and US est apparu en premier sur Clipperton Finance.

• Clipperton acted as sole financial advisor to Kinvent, the European leader in connected physiotherapy solutions, on its €16m growth financing led by Eurazeo Healthcare fund (Nov Santé), with the participation of existing minority shareholders including Unifund, Sofilaro, BADGE, and Raphaël Varane, among others.
• This is the third round of fundraising and will enable the company to enter a new phase of acceleration, including market penetration in the United States in 2024 and increased effort on new R&D projects.
• This is another testimony of Clipperton’s fast-growing track record in the digital health space. Notable recent transactions in the segment include advising Tilak Healthcare on its growth investment by Elaia and Cap Horn, Merieux’ on the $150m financing round of Dental Monitoring at a $1bn valuation, Inova Software on its $70m investment by Carlyle and Withings’ on its $60m round led by Gilde Healthcare, Eurazeo, and Bpifrance. 

Our Client

• Founded in 2017 by Athanase Kollias, a former high-level athlete, Kinvent transforms the practice of physiotherapists and fitness trainers through the collection and analysis of biomechanical data. 
• Based in Montpellier, the company designs, develops, and manufactures a range of connected devices that instantly measure force, balance, and range of motion through a single application for the sports performance, rehabilitation, and medical industries.
• Kinvent recorded an 80% growth between 2022 and 2023 in a market that is largely underequipped in connected devices. Its 8 sensors, which cover the majority of tests performed in physiotherapy sessions, have attracted more than 14,000 rehabilitation professionals (sports specialists, general practitioners, or those working in nursing homes or post-surgical units), healthcare professionals, and even professional sports clubs spread across 68 countries.
• The company has notably partnered with renowned clubs such as Montpellier Hérault Rugby, the French Athletics Federation, and the New York Mets, boosting the company’s acclaim internationally.

Deal Rationale

• Eurazeo Nov Santé is an international private equity fund dedicated to the development of health sectors in France. Eurazeo acquired a minority stake in the capital alongside the founding president and existing minority shareholders, including Unifund, Sofilaro, BADGE, and Raphaël Varane, among others.
• With this latest investment with Eurazeo, Kinvent is now setting out to conquer the global connected physiotherapy device market, starting with the penetration of the American market. To achieve its ambitions, Kinvent can rely on the health expertise and experience of the Nov Santé team in structuring a rapidly growing company and executing a broad commercial development plan.
• “Our teams are delighted to welcome Eurazeo, a leading investment player, so we can build towards the goal of being the world leader in connected solutions for physiotherapy and sports practitioners together. We are at a structuring stage in our history, in a rapidly expanding market, and have been convinced by the Nov Santé team’s ability to accompany Kinvent’s development, its knowledge of the Health market, and its internal expertise,” says Athanase Kollias, President, and founder of Kinvent.
• “Nearly three years after the fund’s launch and a start on development capital, we are opening a new chapter with our first Growth Equity deal. We are very proud that Kinvent has chosen us as the lead investor. The company’s expertise, its position as a leader and innovator, as well as the quality of its management team convinced the entire Eurazeo team,” adds Arnaud Vincent, Managing Director of the Nov Santé Fund at Eurazeo.

Clipperton’s Health Tech Practice

• This is testimony of Clipperton’s fast-growing track record in the digital health space. Notable recent transactions in the segment include advising Tilak Healthcare on its growth investment by Elaia and Cap Horn, Merieux’ on the $150m financing round of Dental Monitoring at a $1bn valuation, Inova on its $70m investment by Carlyle and Withings on its $60m round led by Gilde Healthcare, Eurazeo, and Bpifrance. 

Deal Team

• Antoine Ganancia, Managing Partner
• Capucine Viard, Analyst
• Pierre Pinsault, Analyst

About Clipperton

Clipperton is a leading investment bank dedicated to technology and growth companies. We provide strategic and financial advisory 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.

Cet article <strong>Kinvent</strong> secures a €16m Series B round with Eurazeo Nov Santé for its connected physiotherapy solution est apparu en premier sur Clipperton Finance.

• Clipperton acted as sole financial advisor to KERCIA Solutions, a French leader in electronic voting software and services, on its equity financing by Siparex Entrepreneurs (Rhône Alpes PME) and BNP Paribas Developpement. 
• KERCIA’s new financial partners intend to support the company as it continues to expand, in particular through an external growth strategy and in structuring its finance and ESG functions. 

Our Client

• Co-founded in 2007 by Fabrice Fernandez and Yann David, and based in Meylan (Isère – France), KERCIA develops secure multi-channel voting solutions (internet, smartphone, paper, etc.) for companies, public bodies (local authorities, schools, universities, etc.) and associations. 
• KERCIA’s offering is mainly based on proprietary voting software for elections within large companies, operated in service mode by a project manager. The company has also recently developed a new 100% autonomous self-service solution for SMEs with fewer than 125 employees.
• In 2020, the 2 co-founding directors joined forces with Victor Granger, who became Managing Director in charge of Development. KERCIA now serves a portfolio of over 5,000 customers, mainly through direct sales, but also aims to forge strategic partnerships with accountancy firms and HR, software vendors. Today, the company employs 70 staff in 2 locations in France.
• KERCIA is positioned in a buoyant market with e-voting saving employers and their HR departments time, simplifying procedures, ensuring greater reliability, and boosting voter turnout. As a result, the company has seen strong growth since 2016, driven in particular by new regulations favorable to electronic voting, especially for CSE elections. 

Deal Rationale

• KERCIA welcomes Siparex Entrepreneurs (Rhône Alpes PME) and BNP Paribas Développement as minority shareholders in a primary transaction that also gives four key managers a stake in the company. KERCIA’s new financial partners intend to support the company as it continues to expand, with the ambition of putting ESG issues at the heart of its strategy, KERCIA, supported by the Siparex Operating Team, wishes to develop and structure its CSR approach.
• Fabrice Fernandez, Yann David, and Victor Granger, stated: “We are delighted to welcome Siparex Entrepreneurs and BNP Paribas Développement to KERCIA’s capital. This is an important milestone that validates all the work carried out to date by all the KERCIA teams and is fully in line with our development plan. Our two new partners will help us to accelerate our growth and achieve our objectives.”
• According to Julien Dupuy, Partner Siparex Entrepreneurs (Rhône Alpes PME), “We are pleased to be supporting KERCIA in this new phase of its growth. Led by a well-balanced and complementary management trio, and positioned in a buoyant sector with a relevant offering, KERCIA has everything it takes to become the leader in electronic voting in France.”

Clipperton’s solid track record in HR tech

• This transaction is testimony to Clipperton’s know-how in advising HR tech pioneers, with credentials such as Welcome to the Jungle’s €50m Series C, Foederis Group’s sale to Septeo, AssessFirst’s growth investment from CAPZA or Vodeclic’s sale to Skillsoft.

Deal Team

• Thibaut Revel, Managing Partner
• Wael Abou Karam, Vice President
• Anne-Sophie Luo, Associate
• Clara Lamotte, Analyst

Read the French press release here.

About Clipperton

Clipperton is a leading investment bank dedicated to technology and growth companies. We provide strategic and financial advisory 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.

Cet article <strong>Kercia Solutions</strong> welcomes Siparex Entrepreneurs and BNP Paribas Developpement to its capital est apparu en premier sur Clipperton Finance.

• 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.

Cet article <strong>Braincube</strong> raises €83m with Scottish Equity Partners and Bpifrance to consolidate its international leadership in industrial AI est apparu en premier sur Clipperton Finance.

• Clipperton acted as sole financial advisor to Grasp, a media governance & data quality SaaS platform for the advertising industry, on its sale to MiQ, a New York-based programmatic media partner for marketers and agencies, backed by Bridgepoint.
• Grasp will introduce an exciting new route to partner with MiQ across all markets. The company will continue to operate as an independent business unit under MiQ’s ownership and will retain its current brand.
• This transaction illustrates Clipperton’s rich track record in the Martech & Adtech space, with transactions such as the sale of Smartlook to Cisco [NASDAQ: CSCO] earlier in 2023, Ardian’s €330m take-private of Artefact, Brevo’s $160m Series B or Capital Croissance’s majority stake sale in Equativ.

Our Client

• Grasp’s SaaS suite is the world’s first solution to address quality assurance and compliance in the highly complex advertising industry. The company’s products prevent non-compliance and enforce governance frameworks for digital marketing campaigns, eliminating risky & expensive manual errors and saving advertisers millions in potential lost revenue due to overspending or inaccurate data. 
• The company’s platform has become a must-have for media agencies and has experienced explosive growth since its inception: Grasp is already used by 8,000 users worldwide, and is a multi-million and profitable business.
• Media agencies, such as Havas Media Group and WPP, as well as leading brands, such as L’Oréal and PepsiCo, leverage Grasp’s quality assurance SaaS suite to save millions in potential digital advertising revenue losses through improved governance & data integrity.

Deal Rationale

• As a globally recognized programmatic managed services partner for marketers and agencies, MiQ has always invested in developing proprietary technology solutions that optimize the media buying experience on behalf of its clients. 
• Grasp will introduce an exciting new route to partner with MiQ across all markets. The company will continue to operate as an independent business unit under MiQ’s ownership and will retain its current brand. There will be no change to either company’s organizational structure.
• This marks MiQ’s third significant financial investment to date, as part of its long-standing commitment to making the digital advertising ecosystem and experience better for all advertisers.
• “Grasp consistently advocates for and helps bring operational excellence in digital advertising by empowering all in the media buying process and ecosystem to do the right thing from the very start,” said Pierre-Lou Dominjon, co-founder and CEO of Grasp. “Under the MiQ umbrella, we’ll have even more opportunity to bring strategic advantage, order, and efficiency to media buying processes and advance our shared mission to fuel operational excellence in new and exciting ways.”

Clipperton’s track record in Data Science and MarTech

• This transaction illustrates Clipperton’s rich track record in Martech & Adtech, with many recent landmark transactions such as the sale of Smartlook to Cisco [NASDAQ:CSCO] earlier this year, Ardian’s €330m take-private of Artefact [ALATF], In The Memory’s sale to SES-imagotag [EPA:SESL], Brevo’s $160m Series B, or Capital Croissance’s majority stake sale in Equativ. 
• In addition, this new SaaS transaction (the 10th in 2023) underpins Clipperton’s unique positioning for European software companies to assist them with first-class transactions.

Deal Team

• Nicolas von Bülow, Managing Partner
• Marc Schäfer, Executive Director
• Naomi Darko, Associate

Read the press release in French.

About Clipperton

Clipperton is a leading investment bank dedicated to technology and growth companies. We provide strategic and financial advisory 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.

Cet article <strong>Grasp</strong> is sold to Bridgepoint’s portfolio company MiQ est apparu en premier sur Clipperton Finance.

• Clipperton acted as sole financial advisor to Tilak Healthcare on its €10m growth financing led by Cap Horn and Elaia Partners, with the participation of historical investors Swen Capital Partners and iBionext Growth Fund – joined by Laboratoires Théa, the flagship of French ophthalmology – as well as Adelie, and several renowned ophthalmologists and Business Angels, including Yann Fleureau (co-founder of Cardiologs). 
• The funds will be used to accelerate the deployment of OdySight in France and internationally and to develop new solutions for other pathologies. 
• This transaction illustrates Clipperton’s expertise and rich track record in the digital health space after DentalMonitoring’s $150m growth financing, Inova’s $70m growth investment with Carlyle, or Withings’ $60m round led by Gilde Healthcare, Eurazeo, and Bpifrance.

Our Client

• Tilak Healthcare, founded in 2016 within the iBionext ecosystem, is a company specializing in digital healthcare, particularly in the development of a disruptive technological platform of medical video games prescribed by healthcare professionals to support chronic disease treatments.
• The company has developed OdySight (CE marked Class I medical device), the first solution combining a medical device and a mobile video game for remote monitoring of age-related vision disorders. Since its launch, it has already optimized the care of 12,000 patients suffering from retinal diseases, such as AMD or Diabetic Retinopathy, by enabling its ophthalmologists to monitor in real-time the evolution of their visual acuity in Europe.
• Tilak Healthcare has succeeded in establishing itself within the framework of remote monitoring, which is now covered in France in particular, and in identifying a sustainable business model that will enable it to achieve profitability by 2025.

Deal Rationale

• Tilak Healthcare raises €10m led by Cap Horn and Elaia Partners, with the participation of historical investors – Swen Capital Partners and iBionext Growth Fund – joined by Laboratoires Théa – the flagship of French ophthalmology – Adelie, and several Business Angels and renowned ophthalmologists.
• The arrival of the new shareholder, Théa, Europe’s leading independent ophthalmology laboratory, reinforces the value and importance of OdySight in visual health. It follows on from the collaboration between Tilak Healthcare and Théa in the deployment of OdySight, to open up new opportunities in the care pathway for patients and healthcare professionals.
• According to Edouard Gasser, CEO and co-founder of Tilak Healthcare: “We are very proud to announce this fundraising and to welcome new investors, specialized in digital technologies and healthcare, alongside our long-standing partners who have renewed their confidence in us. They all share our ambition to revolutionize the ophthalmology care pathway with the contribution of digital and video game technologies, helping to improve certain problems facing all healthcare systems worldwide.“

Clipperton’s healthcare track record 

• This transaction illustrates Clipperton’s expertise and rich track record in the digital health space after DentalMonitoring’s $150m growth financing, Inova’s $70m growth investment with Carlyle, or Withings’ $60m round led by Gilde Healthcare, Eurazeo, and Bpifrance.

Deal Team

• Antoine Ganancia, Partner
• Grégoire Bonnet, Analyst
• Ismail Roqaichaoui, Analyst

Read the press release in French.

About Clipperton

Clipperton is a leading investment bank dedicated to technology and growth companies. We provide strategic and financial advisory 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.

Cet article <strong>Tilak Healthcare</strong> raises €10m led by Elaia and Cap Horn est apparu en premier sur Clipperton Finance.

• Clipperton acted as sole financial advisor to HarfangLab, a French Cybersecurity software company offering endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to enhance identification and neutralization of cyberattacks, on its €25m Series A led by Crédit Mutuel Innovation, with the participation of MassMutual Ventures and Elaia.
• The funds will be used to accelerate expansion to new Europe countries, and to strengthen the investment in R&D needed to support the development of cutting-edge protection against increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks. 
• This deal illustrates Clipperton’s increasing focus in the cybersecurity segment, following the recent transactions involving Advens and Preligens. This 8th landmark growth financing since the beginning of 2023 confirms the compelling expertise of Clipperton to advise future category leaders on their acceleration rounds.

Our Client

• HarfangLab offers clients and partners a much-needed lightweight, cloud-agnostic, and open EDR solution. The solution is certified by the French National Cybersecurity Agency (ANSSI) and HarfangLab has seen best-in-class EDR early results from its first MITRE ATT&CK Evaluation. The company is growing fast, having increased its revenues by 250% in 2022. It has more than 250 clients and experience protecting over 800,000 endpoints and servers.
• This growth financing is the company’s second since its creation in 2018 by Grégoire Germain, Xavier Boreau, Maxime Rameau and Mathieu Gaspard, who jointly have decades of experience in combating cyber threats.

Deal Rationale

• The new funds will be used to accelerate HarfangLab’s business expansion in Europe, as well as to facilitate investment in research and development. The cyber threat landscape is ever-evolving, and HarfangLab will continue to invest in the latest AI, detection automation and threat intelligence technologies to ensure they are one step ahead of the latest threats. To drive visibility and highlight its expertise, HarfangLab will accelerate recruitment and investment to develop its partner network.
• HarfangLab strengthened its Executive Committee in September 2023 with the appointment of Tanguy de Coatpont as Chief Revenue Officer and of Anouck Teiller as Chief Strategy Officer. Both recruitments are aligned with the growth and increasing footprint of the company across Europe. 
• Grégoire Germain, CEO and Co-Founder at HarfangLab, stated: “Our solution is now a must-have in the French cybersecurity market: it has been certified by ANSSI, has received great results at the latest MITRE ATT&CK Evaluations, and is constantly adding new innovations to fight against the ingenuity of cybercriminals. This funding round equips us with the resources to continue to invest in research and take the next step in the commercialization of our solution in Europe with one ambition in mind: to always protect our clients, as the best partners would do.”

Clipperton’s Cybersecurity track record

This deal illustrates Clipperton’s increasing focus in the cybersecurity segment, following the recent transactions involving Advens and Preligens. This 8th landmark growth financing since the beginning of 2023 confirms the compelling expertise of Clipperton to advise future category leaders on their acceleration rounds.

Deal Team

• Thibaut Revel, Managing Partner
• Olivier Combaudou, Partner
• Wael Abou Karam, Vice President
• Lucas Pingard, Associate
• Elie Hodara, Associate

Read the press release in French.

About Clipperton

Clipperton is a leading investment bank dedicated to technology and growth companies. We provide strategic and financial advisory 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.

Cet article <strong>HarfangLab</strong> raises €25m in a Series A to expand across Europe est apparu en premier sur Clipperton Finance.

• Clipperton and Natixis Partners jointly acted as financial advisor to CAPZA, a leading private equity investor in European SMEs, on its minority acquisition in Travelsoft. CAPZA’s investment is made through its Flex Equity Mid-Market II fund, its fourth since May 2022. 
• Thanks to CAPZA’s support, Travelsoft is poised to accelerate its worldwide expansion through external growth strategies. Simultaneously, the company will implement concrete measures to progress towards its sustainability goals and strengthen its commitment to CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility).
• This transaction notably reinforces Clipperton’s track record in advising on high-profile travel tech transactions, including with former clients such as Click&Boat, Tui Musement, or Le Collectionist. 

About Travelsoft

• Founded in 2000 and headed by Christian Sabbagh, Travelsoft develops SaaS platforms dedicated to the tourism industry. Historically operating in France, the Group has recently expanded into Europe through external growth with the support of Andera Partners (ActoMezz fund) and other financial partners. Today, the company brings together three software platforms: Orchestra, Traffics, and TravelCompositor.
• Travelsoft automates bookings for more than €5 billion annually, via more than 300 tour operators and 600 connectivity providers in more than 40 countries, mainly in Europe and Latin America. Travelsoft has more than 200 employees who are experts in travel technology for tourism.

Deal Rationale

• CAPZA has joined the Group’s capital as a key minority shareholder, alongside Christian Sabbagh and the original founders of Traffics and Travel Compositor. 
• With the support of CAPZA, Travelsoft stands as a natural consolidator of its sector on a global scale. A number of acquisition projects are already under consideration, based on geographical or functional complementarities.
• CAPZA will also support the Group in implementing concrete actions that will help meet its sustainable development objectives: contributing to the promotion of responsible tourism, reducing the Group’s carbon footprint in line with the Paris Agreements, and strengthening its CSR approach.
• “In CAPZA, we have found a partner of choice who shares our values, and who will support us in our strategy of consolidating Travel Tech Loisirs. CAPZA’s teams have an international network and real expertise in external growth operations, enabling us to envisage strategic acquisitions.” Christian Sabbagh, Founder & CEO of Travelsoft, stated.
• “As Europe’s leading provider of software platforms for travel professionals, Travelsoft’s ambition is to support the digitalisation of the industry through innovative technological solutions. We were attracted by Travelsoft’s recurring business model, the long-standing partnership it has established with its customers, its reputation for quality in its market and the long-term trends in the sector. We are proud to support Christian Sabbagh, the founders of the Group’s platforms and their teams in consolidating the Travel Tech market.” Guillaume Basquin, Partner, CAPZA Flex Equity Mid-Market, said.

Clipperton’s Travel Tech track record

• This transaction evidences Clipperton unique expertise in the travel tech space having notably successfully advised La Banque des Territoires, Click&Boat, Tui Musement, and many other businesses on their strategic transactions.

Clipperton’s 6th buyout transaction within the last 12 months

• This deal also further positions Clipperton as reference financial advisor on software buyout transactions, with a track record including Groupe Sinari (majority stake acquired by Bridgepoint), ARLETTIE (LBO with CAPZA), or Wikiloc (receiving an investment from Miura Partners). 

Deal Team

Clipperton

• Thomas de Montille, Partner
• Nicolas von Bülow, Managing Partner
• Karim Mekouar, Vice President
• Simon Boucher, Associate
• Ismail Roqaichaoui, Analyst

Natixis Partners

• Driss Mernissi

Read the press release in French.

About Clipperton

Clipperton is a leading investment bank dedicated to technology and growth companies. We provide strategic and financial advisory 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.

Cet article <strong>CAPZA</strong> acquires a stake in Travelsoft, Europe’s leading provider of software platforms for the tourism industry est apparu en premier sur Clipperton Finance.

• Natixis Partners and Clipperton jointly acted as financial advisor to Brigdepoint Development Capital (BDC) on its majority stake acquisition in Groupe Sinari.
• With revenues amounting to almost 40 million euros and more than 6,000 customers, Sinari will further accelerate with this new LBO in which BDC acquired a majority stake, alongside its existing shareholders New Alpha Verto and the management.
• This transaction evidences Clipperton’s unique expertise in the logistics space having notably successfully advised Packlink on its sale to Thoma Bravo’s portfolio company Auctane. It also further positions Clipperton as reference financial advisors on software LBO transactions, with a track record including Ecovadis (LBO with Astorg), VLEX (LBO with Oakley Capital), or Praxedo (LBO with MBO+).

About Sinari:

• Born after the merger of OMP and GPI in 2019, Groupe Sinari has established leadership position as a provider software solutions for the road haulage and logistics sector and pursue an ambitious development strategy across Europe. With 260 employees and offices in France and Belgium, Sinari supports its customers in the transport and logistics sectors, helping them meet the challenges of tomorrow.
• The Group has undergone significant growth in recent years following successive acquisitions that have enabled the group to strengthen its core market (TMS, telematics and WMS) and expand into new geographies (Benelux).
• Driven by both regulatory changes, the growing demand for advanced logistics solutions in a post Covid-19 environment and the ever increasing digitization of data exchanges between players in the supply chain eco-system (shippers, logistics providers and carriers, Groupe Sinari taps into a particularly buoyant software publishing market, mainly addressing the transport and logistics industries:
  • The breadth of Sinari’s offering enables them to address both small companies with flexible, easy-to-use solutions, and large international transport groups;
  • Sinari and its subsidiaries offer a complete range of Transport Management Systems (TMS), Fleet Management Systems (FMS), Onboard Computing and Social Management, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Route Optimization, Garage Management and Career Management.

Deal Rationale:

• Sinari is the clear market leader in France, and very well positioned to continue consolidating the European market. To achieve this ambition, Sinari has chosen to enter into a partnership with Bridgepoint – notably due to its extensive experience in this field, thanks to its investments in Memnon Networks (TMS) and more recently PTV (traffic management solution). BDC will support the group in accelerating its international development and developing in new vertical markets.
• With a team of 36 investment professionals in Europe, Bridgepoint Development Capital is one of the few mid-cap investors able to support the international development of small and mid-sized companies through its nine investment offices and operational teams based in New York, San Francisco and Shanghai. BDC invests between €40m and €150m through its latest fund, BDC IV, which was raised in 2020.
• Thomas Moussallieh, Bridgepoint Development Capital Director, stated: “We are delighted to have the opportunity to support the Sinari teams in their ambitious European development project, which is at the heart of BDC’s strategy, in particular to support a software leading player in its segment. In addition to the company’s market potential and its leading position in France, we were quickly won over by Sébastien and his team: his vision of tomorrow’s challenges and his determination to anticipate the changes taking place in the world of software for carriers convinced us to get on board this ambitious project.”

Clipperton’s Selected Track Record:

• This transaction evidences Clipperton unique expertise in the logistics space having notably successfully advised Packlink on its sale to Thoma Bravo’s portfolio company Auctane.
• It also further positions Clipperton as reference financial advisors on software LBO transactions, with a track record including Ecovadis (LBO with Astorg), VLEX (LBO with Oakley Capital), Inova Software (LBO with Carlyle) or Praxedo (LBO with MBO+).

Deal Team:

Transaction Advisory:

• Nicolas von Bülow, Managing Partner
• Martin Vielle, Partner
• Pierre Ruaud, Managing Director
• Olivier Dardel, Managing Director
• Dorian Cherruault, Associate
• Nathan Burnel-Hauteville, Analyst
• Clara Lamotte, Analyst

Debt Advisory:

• Denis Vidalinc, Managing Director

Read the French press release here.

About Clipperton        

Clipperton is a leading investment bank dedicated to technology and growth companies. We provide strategic and financial advisory 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.

Cet article <strong>Bridgepoint Development Capital</strong> acquires a majority stake in France’s leading provider of software solutions for the road haulage and logistics sector, Groupe Sinari est apparu en premier sur Clipperton Finance.

• Clipperton acted as sole financial advisor to gridscale, the leading German platform provider for hyperconverged infrastructures, and its founders and shareholders – including Endeit, HTGF and EnBW New Ventures – on its sale to OVHcloud.
• With its market-leading hyperconverged infrastructure PaaS solution, gridscale will add mission-critical capabilities to OVHcloud’s public cloud business while further accelerating its pan-European growth trajectory.
• This deal illustrates Clipperton’s strong track record in executing transactions on behalf of European infrastructure software companies with strategic acquirers – including Smartlook’s recent sale to Cisco, Gandi’s recent sale to Total Webhosting Solutions and Dan.com’s recent sale to GoDaddy.
• The acquisition marks the fourth transaction in 2023 that has been led by Clipperton’s German team.

Our Client

• Founded in 2014, gridscale has emerged as a leading platform for hyperconverged infrastructures and data-sovereign European public cloud solutions.
• With its team of more than 50 cloud experts, gridscale has built a uniquely powerful software platform to manage and run hyperconverged cloud infrastructures; this platform is provided as a software to large-scale data center providers and as a public cloud service ’Made in Germany’ to European enterprise and managed services clients.
• The company is based in Cologne and led by its founding team.

 gridscale x OVHcloud: Deal Rationale

• OVHcloud is the leading European cloud provider, operating 450,000 servers in 37 data centers on four continents, serving 1.6 million clients across 140 countries.
• Through the deployment of gridscale’s hyperconverged infrastructure platform, OVHcloud will gain a significant competitive advantage in the public cloud market and grow in a more agile and flexible way while having better control of its investments.
• For gridscale, this transaction will result in a faster and broader development, an acceleration of its time-to-market cycles, and a vast expansion of its geographical footprint.
• The transaction is expected to close at the beginning of OVHcloud’s 2024 financial year and will have no impact on the 2023 financial year.

Clipperton’s track record in advising European cloud infrastructure champions

Clipperton acted as sole sell-side financial advisor to gridscale, its founders and shareholders on this transaction through a holistic and competitive M&A process.

Deal Team

• Dr. Nikolas Westphal, Partner
• Ingmar Wegel, Executive Director
• Ivan Pimentel, Vice President
• Jens Krause, Analyst
• René Geipel, Analyst

Read the German press release here.

About Clipperton 

Clipperton is a leading investment bank dedicated to technology and growth companies. We provide strategic and financial advisory 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.

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• Clipperton acted as sole financial advisor to the shareholders of Wikiloc, a navigation software for outdoor activities, on its investment from Miura Partners. 
• Wikiloc is set to accelerate its global expansion, strengthen its team, and amplify its service offering focused on inclusivity, accessibility, and eco-friendly outdoor activities. 
• This deal illustrates Clipperton’s strong track record in the consumer apps and consumer subscription space, after successfully advising on the sale of Fruitz to Bumble Inc. [NASDAQ:BMBL], as well as 8fit to Withings.

Our Client

• Thriving as a bootstrapped founder-led company, Wikiloc was established in 2006 by Jordi Ramot and Montserrat Jordi out of Girona, Spain. Over the past 17 years, the application has gathered over 12 million outdoor enthusiasts and assembled a database of 43 million authentic outdoor trails. As of today, the trails offered by Wikiloc are spread across 190 countries and the app is available in 24 languages.  
• The company pioneered the promotion of outdoor activities through a digital platform, allowing its global community to discover, follow and share hiking and cycling trails and many other activities.

Deal Rationale

• The investment from Miura Partners will be made through its Impact Fund, aimed to support purpose-driven high-growth SMEs that address sustainable goals (SDGs) as their core strategy. Wikiloc’s founders, Jordi Ramot and Montserrat Jordi, will continue to hold a majority stake and lead the project in this new phase.
• The company will implement a plan to accelerate its international expansion, reinforce the team and strengthen services based on accessibility and the inclusion of environmentally friendly outdoor activities. In addition, Wikiloc will capitalize on Miura’s experience in scaling and transforming high-growth projects globally. 
• Jordi Ramot, Co-Founder and CEO of Wikiloc, stated: “We are convinced that a future where we spend more time doing outdoor activities, enjoying and preserving nature is fundamentally better for everyone. We are excited to reach that destination with the Miura team as fellow travelers and leverage their experience so we can boost our growth and bring the Wikiloc experience to more people and countries.”

Clipperton is enforcing its track record in the Iberian Peninsula

Deal Team

• Nicolas von Bülow, Managing Partner
• Thomas de Montille, Partner
• Martin Vielle, Partner
• Karim Mekouar, Vice President
• Simon Boucher, Analyst
• Clara Lamotte, Analyst

About Clipperton

Clipperton is a leading investment bank dedicated to technology and growth companies. We provide strategic and financial advisory 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.

Cet article <strong>Wikiloc</strong>, a leading outdoor trails app, receives an investment from Miura Partners est apparu en premier sur Clipperton Finance.

• Clipperton acted as sole financial advisor to ARLETTIE and its shareholders on its LBO with CAPZA Transition. 
• In line with its ambition to better serve the strategy of addressing luxury brands, and to support this growth, ARLETTIE welcomes the CAPZA Transition investment fund to its capital, joining the historic investor BNPP Développement.
• This transaction highlights Clipperton’s LBO execution skills and its deal, as well as debt structuring capabilities. 

Our Client

• In 20 years, the ARLETTIE Group has become the preferred partner of luxury brands to organize their sales events. Its ability to create tailor-made, agile, multi-channel operations for a select clientele has won the confidence of the most prestigious Luxury Fashion Houses.
• The company offers services to nearly 200 brands a year, through more than 250 services in its showrooms in Paris, London and soon Milan, and from its online site which addresses the whole world. 
• Consistent with its policy of profitable growth, the ARLETTIE Group has enjoyed a sustained growth rate of around 20% per year for several years and it forecasts sales of around €85 million for 2023.

Deal Rationale

• In line with its ambition to better serve the strategy of the finest Luxury Fashion Houses to the full, the ARLETTIE group welcomes the CAPZA Transition investment fund to its capital, joining the existing investor BNPP Développement.
• A deliberately limited amount of debt with banking partners BNP Paribas, Banque Populaire Rives de Paris and Crédit Agricole d’Ile-de-France completes the financing structure, which leaves the ARLETTIE Group’s founder-managers with a majority stake.
• Muryel Lanneau, co-founder and co-managing director of the ARLETTIE Group, stated: “We are looking forward to this new cycle of expansion with the CAPZA Transition team, which, like the BNPP Développement team, shares our entrepreneurial values. We were immediately drawn together to ARLETTIE’s DNA: high standards and responsibility, intuition and ambition, agility and pragmatism, listening and trust.”
• Jérôme Girszyn, Associated Partner with CAPZA Transition, added “We were impressed by the ability of ARLETTIE’s teams to combine, on the one hand, rigorous, systematic operational processes based on a fine-tuned use of data and customer profiling, and on the other hand, the individualization of each sales event at the service of each partner company, its brand image and its objectives. This expertise is unique, and we are delighted to be associated with ARLETTIE and its founders for an ambitious new cycle of expansion.”
• Thibaut Caillemer du Ferrage, co-founder and co-managing director of the ARLETTIE Group, concluded: “Clipperton team has been an exceptional advisory partner to us in preparing the transaction and delivering the best possible transaction with the ideal partner. Their solid expertise combined with unconditional support helped us make the right choice for ARLETTIE and its future development.“

Clipperton’s selected track record 

This transaction highlights Clipperton’s LBO execution skills and its deal, as well as debt structuring capabilities. 

Deal Team

• Stéphane Valorge, Managing Partner
• Nicolas von Bülow, Managing Partner
• Karim Mekouar, Vice President
• Naomi Darko, Associate
• François Guy, Analyst

Read the French Press Release here.

About Clipperton

Clipperton is a leading investment bank dedicated to technology and growth companies. We provide strategic and financial advisory 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.

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• Clipperton acted as the sole financial advisor to Ringover on its €20 million Series B led by new investors Orange Ventures and Bpifrance Large Venture, with the participation of historical investor Expedition Growth Capital. 
• Thanks to this new funding round, Ringover will be able to considerably step up its R&D investments, particularly in the field of artificial intelligence, while sustaining its ongoing commercial growth on a global scale.

Our client

• Ringover is a pioneer of the CCaaS market and provides an all-in-one solution for companies aiming to revolutionize their external communications with a 360° platform and transform them into a powerful engine for growth. 
• Ringover’s platform is designed with a strong focus on productivity and supervision, providing intuitive features that seamlessly integrate with over 70 business tools such as CRM and customer relationship software. This Company has successfully attracted more than 10,000 clients worldwide, including renowned names like Cityscoot, Coursier, and AXA Group.
• Ringover Group was co-founded by Jean-Samuel Najnudel, Renaud Charvet and Ludovic Rateau and currently operates from multiple offices including Paris, Lyon, Barcelona, London, and Atlanta with a dedicated workforce of over 300 employees.

Deal Rationale

• Ringover has experienced exponential growth since its inception (increasing revenues x8 in 3 years). In 2021, the Company secured its first Series A funding of 10 million euros, and is now bringing in two additional funds to the table, Bpifrance Large Venture and Orange Ventures, deeply rooted in the Tech culture and having supported the growth of global leaders.
• With the new financing round, Ringover will reinforce its teams across all the company’s divisions. The company notably intends to further bolster its R&D teams which represent one third of the workforce, with the aim to launch ground breaking new products, imbued with AI and machine learning, as  already demonstrated in Q1-2023 with the launch of Cadence and Empower, two major new products.
• Successfully operating in Europe, with notable success in France, Spain, and the UK, Ringover has recently made inroads on the US market lately with the opening of an office in Atlanta run by co-founder Renaud Charvet. This new location not only expands Ringover’s reach, but also demonstrates its ability to cater for the needs of US customers appealed by the strength of its CCaas platform and the differentiated nature of its AI-based features.
• “Aware that sales performance and customer relations are undergoing major changes, it’s important for us to stay as close as possible to our customer’s expectations and needs. With this round of financing, we are pursuing our development and our initial strategy: to offer any company a powerful suite of customer relations tools, focused on team performance and augmented by AI“, concludes Ludovic Rateau, CTO and co-founder of Ringover.

Clipperton’s track record in advising European category leaders in their acceleration rounds

Deal Team

• Nicolas von Bülow, Managing Partner
• Antoine Ganancia, Partner
• Martin Vielle, Partner
• Naomi Darko, Associate
• François Guy, Analyst

Read the French Press Release here.

About Clipperton

Clipperton is a leading investment bank dedicated to technology and growth companies. We provide strategic and financial advisory 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.

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• Clipperton acted as sole financial advisor to Monnoyeur and its subsidiary Arkance on the acquisition of VinZero.
• The acquisition will enable Arkance to pursue its international expansion by covering additional countries such as India, the US, the UK and Australia. It further will enable the company to strengthen its product portfolio and enlarge its customer reach.
• This transaction illustrates Clipperton’s expertise in advising companies within the software and data services sector, as well as on buy-side deals. 

About Monnoyeur and Arkance

• Monnoyeur is a global player in the distribution of capital goods for industry, energy, construction and agriculture. Founded in 1906 and family-owned, today it operates in 19 countries, on three continents and has over 8’000 employees. 
• The company’s activities are structured around four business lines that supply B2B services to support and maintain its customers’ production assets. Providing high-performance machines and solutions through the Bergerat Monnoyeur, Aprolis and Ipso distribution networks, Monnoyeur also assists its customers in meeting their energy transition and digitalization challenges through its dedicated subsidiaries Eneria and Arkance.
• Arkance is a subsidiary created by Monnoyeur to support its customers in the construction and industrial sectors to bring them successfully into the Industry 4.0 era. The subsidiary aims to help them understand the changes induced by the emergence of new technologies on construction sites, in design offices and alongside infrastructure managers.

Deal Rationale

• VinZero is a technology partner for leading Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Manufacturing companies globally. The company helps its customers achieve technological and sustainability leadership through digitalization. The company with over 550 employees currently operates across six countries and 32 office locations. 
• VinZero designs and delivers sustainable digital processes, bespoke services, and SaaS solutions, to help customers maintain their competitive advantage and achieve their technological and sustainability leadership goals. 
• The acquisition will enable Arkance to pursue its international expansion by covering additional countries such as India, the US, the UK and Australia. It further will enable the company to strengthen its product portfolio and enlarge its customer reach. 

Deal Team

• Thibaut Revel, Managing Partner
• Andreas Hering, Partner
• Samir Khalaf, Associate
• Simon Rohrbach, Analyst

About Clipperton

Clipperton is a leading investment bank dedicated to technology and growth companies. We provide strategic and financial advisory 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.

Cet article <strong>Monnoyeur Group</strong> acquires the technology partner for leading Construction and Manufacturing companies, VinZero est apparu en premier sur Clipperton Finance.