Five Arrows

Five Arrows is a private equity investment arm of Rothschild & Co., based in Paris with additional offices in London and Luxembourg. Established in 2008, the firm specializes in mid-market investments across Europe, focusing on sectors such as healthcare, business services, education, consumer, data, software, and technology-enabled businesses. Five Arrows invests through buyouts, corporate divestitures, mezzanine financing, recapitalizations, secondary buyouts, and growth capital strategies. The firm typically targets enterprise values between €75 million to €750 million for direct investments and transactions over €100 million for secondary investments.

Karl Geisel

Partner

Javed Khan

Managing Partner

Vivek Kumar

Partner and Member of the Founding Team

15 past transactions

Intact GmbH

Acquisition in 2024
Intact GmbH is an international company headquartered in Lebring-Sankt Margarethen, Austria, specializing in integrity management solutions with a focus on audit and certification management. Founded in 2001, the company offers a comprehensive product known as Ecert, which facilitates scheme management and supports multi-scheme and multi-site audits. Ecert also provides features for audit planning, deviations and corrective actions management, supply chain monitoring, and real-time certification status notifications, along with integrated CRM and ERP functionalities. Intact GmbH leverages its industry expertise to deliver tailored software solutions and services aimed at enhancing the quality and safety of products and services.

n2y

Acquisition in 2023
Founded in 1997 by Jacquie Clark, n2y develops specialized education software, curriculum, and tools designed for students with complex learning needs. Their solutions include Positivity (behavior management), Unique Learning System (accessible general education curriculum), News-2-You (symbol-supported current events newspaper), SymbolStix PRIME (communication tool), L3 Skills (interactive educational activities), SymbolStix SQUARES (visual vocabulary sets), and professional development courses. These resources cater to students, administrators, teachers, speech-language pathologists, parents, and assistive technology professionals.

Expana

Acquisition in 2022
Mintec is a provider of global pricing data and intelligence for non-traded food ingredients. Mintec's software as a Service platform allows supply chain and procurement professionals to access commodity data, analytics, and insight to optimize procure performance and reduce supply chain risk.

Sygnature Discovery

Secondary Market in 2021
Sygnature Discovery is an independent provider of integrated drug discovery resources and expertise, dedicated to accelerating drug development for patients with unmet medical needs. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services that includes hit identification, hit-to-lead, lead optimization, and complete drug discovery programs. Its core capabilities encompass medicinal chemistry, in vitro bioscience, computational sciences, and project management, among others. Operating from advanced facilities in Nottingham, Sygnature employs over 200 staff, primarily consisting of PhD scientists. It aims to support clients throughout the drug discovery process, from target validation to the development of pre-clinical candidates.

Causeway Technologies

Private Equity Round in 2021
Causeway Technologies offers software solutions tailored for the construction industry, addressing various phases of the built environment, including design, bidding, and maintenance. The company's cloud-based platform supports clients in enhancing their commercial performance by facilitating informed decision-making throughout the entire lifecycle of a construction project. By streamlining processes such as cost planning, tendering, and property maintenance, Causeway Technologies helps organizations of all sizes improve operational productivity and reduce costs.

Texthelp

Secondary Market in 2020
Texthelp Ltd. is a company that specializes in developing literacy and assistive learning software aimed at enhancing communication for individuals facing physical and learning challenges. Established in 1996 and headquartered in Antrim, United Kingdom, with additional offices in Woburn, Massachusetts and Queensland, Australia, Texthelp offers a range of products designed to support both learners and educators. Its flagship offerings include Read&Write, which assists users with reading and writing difficulties; Snapverter, which converts physical documents into accessible formats; and Fluency Tutor, aimed at helping young readers develop fluency. Other tools include EquatIO for mathematical content, WriQ for digital grading of written work, BrowseAloud for web reading support, and SpeechStream to enhance content comprehension through auditory and visual resources. Serving schools, universities, corporate organizations, and health authorities, Texthelp is committed to enabling effective communication and learning for all individuals, especially those with learning difficulties, dyslexia, and visual impairments. The company was formerly known as Texthelp Systems Ltd. until its rebranding in June 2012.

Juvare

Acquisition in 2020
Juvare, LLC is a leading provider of software solutions focused on emergency preparedness and critical incident management. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, the company develops a range of tools designed to enhance operations management across various sectors, including government, healthcare, education, and energy. Juvare's offerings encompass health alert notifications, volunteer responder management, incident command and notifications, as well as people and patient tracking, healthcare resource management, and emergency vehicle tracking. By leveraging real-time data, Juvare enables organizations to respond to incidents more effectively, thereby safeguarding individuals, property, and the integrity of brands.

RLDatix

Venture Round in 2019
RLDatix is a software company that specializes in patient safety and quality improvement. Its cloud-based platform serves public and private healthcare organizations by enabling users to input, track, analyze, and report patient safety and incident data, helping clinicians and hospital administrators identify risks and implement targeted strategies to improve the delivery of safe and efficient care.

Harvest

Acquisition in 2019
Harvest is a provider of time tracking and online invoicing services tailored for freelancers and small businesses. The company emphasizes user-friendly, web-based software designed for professional services, catering to a diverse clientele that includes freelancers, creative service firms, and teams within large organizations and non-profits. Its software is accessible across various platforms and devices, including web browsers, desktop applications, and mobile devices, ensuring flexibility for users. By focusing on simplicity and functionality, Harvest aims to streamline the financial management process for its customers.

Loanboox

Series B in 2019
Loanboox is a prominent European provider of debt financing and management services that aims to simplify and enhance the borrowing and investing process. Established in 2016, the company operates a digital platform that connects public-sector borrowers, such as cities and communities, with institutional investors and banks. This innovative platform enables clients to efficiently manage their financing requests and transactions, fostering transparency and accessibility. With over 30 billion EUR in transactions completed across 12 countries, Loanboox serves a diverse clientele that includes real estate companies, cooperatives, and various financial institutions. By prioritizing low-cost solutions and a straightforward approach, Loanboox has positioned itself as a leader in the digitalization of debt capital markets.

Voogd & Voogd

Acquisition in 2017
Voogd & Voogd Verzekeringen C.V. is an insurance brokerage firm based in Middelharnis, the Netherlands, with additional branches in Rotterdam and Roosendaal. Established in 1909, the company provides authorized brokerage services to insurers, brokers, and agents across the country. Its specialization includes automotive and related indemnity insurances, as well as streamlining and digitizing insurance processes. Voogd & Voogd is involved in the review, acceptance, and administration of insurance policies, offering claim settlement services, and providing both online and offline administrative support. The firm also engages in the sale of various insurance products, facilitating effective connections between insurers and brokers through value-added services and industry-specific software solutions.

Opus 2

Private Equity Round in 2017
Opus 2 International Limited specializes in developing legal software that facilitates paperless trials and hearings. Its flagship product, Opus 2 Magnum, is a cloud-based platform designed for managing, analyzing, visualizing, and collaborating on litigation evidence. The company also offers Opus 2 Forum, a virtual data room for corporate due diligence during mergers and acquisitions, as well as services for real-time transcription and interpretation. In addition to software solutions, Opus 2 provides consulting services to law firms, including project management and training for digital hearing rooms. With a presence on three continents, including offices in London, Edinburgh, San Francisco, New York, and Singapore, Opus 2 supports clients globally, delivering streamlined legal processes that enhance collaboration and efficiency in litigation and arbitration matters. Founded in 2006, the company aims to provide cost-effective and environmentally friendly legal solutions.

White Clarke Group

Private Equity Round in 2016
White Clarke Group is a provider of automotive and asset finance software and consulting services, established in 1992 by Ed White and Dara Clarke. Headquartered in Milton Keynes, the company specializes in end-to-end solutions that cater to retail, fleet, and wholesale markets. Its offerings encompass a comprehensive platform that supports the entire life cycle of asset finance, including leasing and loan origination, from point-of-sale through to credit approval, contract management, and customer support. In addition to software solutions, White Clarke Group provides consultancy services in areas such as project and program management, organizational transformation, and system changes, serving a diverse clientele that includes OEM captive leasing companies, banks, credit unions, and alternative lenders.

Datix

Private Equity Round in 2013
Datix is a global provider of patient safety software focused on healthcare risk management, incident reporting, and adverse event reporting. The company aims to enhance patient and service user safety, with its software protecting over 60 million individuals worldwide. Datix's solutions are utilized by both public and private healthcare organizations, contributing to improved safety protocols and incident management across the healthcare sector.

Socotec

Venture Round in 2013
Socotec is a global provider of risk management services, primarily serving the construction, real estate, and infrastructure sectors. The company offers a range of services including inspection, technical assistance, consulting, training, and certification. By focusing on controlling risks associated with various activities, Socotec helps businesses and local authorities optimize their performance and achieve competitive advantages.
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