Concept & Marketing
Acquisition in 2024
Concept & Marketing is a medium-sized insurance provider in the areas of property, liability, and accidents. They also provide public liability insurance, all-safe solar, all-safe body guard, all-safe home, all-safe fortune, personal security, life, property insurance, and health insurance.
Assured Data Protection
Acquisition in 2024
Assured Data Protection is a provider of IT services specializing in cloud data services, backup, and disaster recovery. Catering primarily to large small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger organizations, the company offers a range of solutions including data backup, business continuity, disaster recovery, and threat detection. By focusing on continuous data protection, Assured Data Protection helps clients maintain operational stability and safeguard their critical information against potential threats.
I-TRACING
Venture Round in 2024
I-TRACING is a leading provider of comprehensive IT security services. They specialize in addressing customer needs for data tracking, internet security, e-discovery solutions, and security operations center (SOC) solutions. The company also offers expertise in legal compliance, fraud management, vulnerability assessments, and threat control.
ProductLife Group
Private Equity Round in 2024
ProductLife Group is a provider of regulatory compliance outsourcing services for the healthcare industry. The company specializes in regulatory and pharmacovigilance consulting, offering a range of services such as medical devices consulting, medical translations, regulatory writing, clinical trial applications, and readability testing. By delivering these comprehensive solutions, ProductLife Group assists clients in navigating the complexities of research and development, allowing them to effectively manage their product portfolios and address various commercial challenges.
Steer Automotive Group
Private Equity Round in 2024
Steer Automotive Group is an award-winning operator of vehicle repair centers serving customers across the United Kingdom. The company provides a comprehensive range of services to insurance companies, accident management firms, and dealerships. These services address issues from minor car park damage to major road traffic accidents, with the goal of restoring vehicles to their pre-accident condition and ensuring client safety.
Webcentral
Private Equity Round in 2023
Webcentral is a digital services company that provides domain management, web development, and hosting services.
vLex
Private Equity Round in 2023
vLex is a legal research platform that provides comprehensive legal content and solutions for professionals, government entities, and academic institutions. Founded in 1998 by Lluís and Angel Faus, the company sought to improve access to updated and quality legal information. Initially offering free resources from Spain and Latin America, vLex has grown to house over 80 million pages of content from more than 130 countries, collaborating with over 1,000 publishers, including notable names such as ProQuest and Oxford University Press. The platform employs artificial intelligence to enhance user experience, facilitating the extraction of specific information from legal documents. Serving clients in over 40 countries, vLex offers access to more than 50 million legal documents through various subscription models. Headquartered in Barcelona, vLex also operates offices in several major cities, including Madrid and San Francisco, solidifying its position in the global legal information market.
Wishcard Technologies Group
Secondary Market in 2022
Wishcard Technologies Group operates a digital voucher platform offering multi-brand gift vouchers. They cater to both consumers and businesses, providing a range of gift card and employee incentive subscription products.
Facile.it
Private Equity Round in 2022
Facile.it is an online price comparison platform based in Milan, Italy, specializing in various sectors including insurance, energy, telecommunications, loans, and banking. The platform enables users to compare prices and services from leading providers, facilitating significant savings on their expenses. By leveraging technology, Facile.it streamlines the process of finding the best market offers, allowing clients to focus on other important tasks while ensuring they secure competitive rates.
vLex
Secondary Market in 2022
vLex is a legal research platform that provides comprehensive legal content and solutions for professionals, government entities, and academic institutions. Founded in 1998 by Lluís and Angel Faus, the company sought to improve access to updated and quality legal information. Initially offering free resources from Spain and Latin America, vLex has grown to house over 80 million pages of content from more than 130 countries, collaborating with over 1,000 publishers, including notable names such as ProQuest and Oxford University Press. The platform employs artificial intelligence to enhance user experience, facilitating the extraction of specific information from legal documents. Serving clients in over 40 countries, vLex offers access to more than 50 million legal documents through various subscription models. Headquartered in Barcelona, vLex also operates offices in several major cities, including Madrid and San Francisco, solidifying its position in the global legal information market.
Phenna Group
Secondary Market in 2022
Phenna Group is a global specialist focused on the testing, inspection, certification, and compliance (TICC) sector. It offers services to ensure industry-wide compliance across various sectors.
Vice Golf
Private Equity Round in 2022
Vice Golf designs and sells premium golf balls and a range of golf accessories directly to consumers online, bypassing traditional middlemen to offer high-quality products at lower prices. Founded in Germany in 2012 by Ingo Duellmann and Rainer Stoeckl, the company started by selling top-tier balls in Europe and later expanded to the United States. Orders are fulfilled directly from the manufacturer and shipped to customers' doorsteps. The product line includes balls and accessories such as gloves, beanies, umbrellas, divot tools, bags, and caps, all offered at affordable prices relative to premium brands. The direct-to-consumer model emphasizes value without compromising quality, positioning Vice Golf as a competitive option in the golf equipment market.
Seedtag is a digital media company that specializes in contextual advertising solutions powered by machine learning and artificial intelligence. The company's innovative technology integrates advertising directly into editorial images, allowing brands to communicate effectively within the content that consumers engage with. This approach enables brands to reach previously inaccessible advertising territories, enhancing the relevance and impact of their marketing efforts. Seedtag's solutions are designed to align with privacy-first principles, ensuring that advertising remains effective while respecting consumer privacy. By offering a highly engaging method for brands to connect with their audiences, Seedtag aims to optimize marketing spending and improve overall return on investment for its clients.
PRIMAVERA Business Software Solutions
Acquisition in 2021
PRIMAVERA Business Software Solutions is a Portuguese technology company focused on developing business management solutions. It offers a comprehensive portfolio designed to meet the needs of micro, small, medium, and large organizations across various sectors, including public institutions. With over 40,000 users in Portugal, Angola, Mozambique, Cape Verde, and Spain, the company's solutions are highly extensible, allowing for tailored adaptations to the specific requirements of its clients. This adaptability aims to enhance operational efficiency and profitability for businesses in diverse industries.
Dexters
Private Equity Round in 2021
Dexters operates as a real-estate agency chain.
Idealista
Private Equity Round in 2021
Idealista operates an online property portal that serves agents and private individuals in Spain, Italy, and Portugal. The platform functions as a digital real estate marketplace, providing buyers and sellers with essential real-time information to facilitate property transactions. By offering a user-friendly interface, Idealista helps alleviate the challenges associated with finding a home, thus supporting millions of users in their real estate endeavors. Additionally, the company allows property owners to advertise their listings through a subscription model, enabling them to reach a broader audience while accessing valuable market insights.
WindStar Medical GmbH
Acquisition in 2020
WindStar Medical GmbH is a German company engaged in the manufacture and supply of a diverse range of healthcare products, both for private label and branded markets. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Wehrheim, with additional offices in Bielefeld and Würzburg, the company offers a variety of products including heat patches, laxatives, wound care solutions, allergy treatments, and sanitization products. WindStar Medical's product lineup also features items such as foot warmers, cold sore treatments, medical gloves, and various health supplements. The company markets its products online, enhancing accessibility for consumers. WindStar Medical GmbH was formerly known as Windstar Medical AG and rebranded in January 2016. It operates as a subsidiary of NCG - NuCom Group SE.
Globe-Trotter
Acquisition in 2020
Globe-Trotter Group Limited is a luxury travel lifestyle brand based in London, United Kingdom, dedicated to producing handcrafted luggage and leather collections. Founded in 1897, the company specializes in designing and manufacturing luggage bags, suitcases, handbags, and related accessories. Each product is crafted by skilled artisans employing traditional manufacturing methods, ensuring durability and unique design. Globe-Trotter's commitment to quality and craftsmanship resonates with travelers seeking functional yet stylish solutions for their journeys. The company, formerly known as Globe-Trotter Retail Limited until its rebranding in April 2018, continues to uphold its legacy of excellence in the travel accessory market.
Alessi
Private Equity Round in 2019
Alessi is a prominent homeware designer and manufacturer specializing in steel and brass products for kitchen and household use. The company offers a diverse product range that includes cutlery, glasses, dinner sets, serving plates, table accessories, kitchen knives, and various boxes and containers. With a focus on both functionality and aesthetics, Alessi caters to the needs of its clients by providing innovative and stylish solutions for everyday living.
Wishcard Technologies Group
Acquisition in 2019
Wishcard Technologies Group operates a digital voucher platform offering multi-brand gift vouchers. They cater to both consumers and businesses, providing a range of gift card and employee incentive subscription products.
Videotel
Acquisition in 2019
Videotel is a prominent multimedia producer specializing in high-quality maritime safety training software and materials for the maritime community. The company offers an extensive portfolio of over 950 titles, making it the largest provider of maritime computer-based training materials globally. With more than 100 million training hours completed, Videotel's award-winning videos, programs, and courses are utilized on over 12,000 vessels, effectively promoting the education of seafarers worldwide. Additionally, Videotel provides online courses, e-learning solutions, software tools, certifications, and training simulations, ensuring that students in the shipping industry have access to accurate and up-to-date resources that enhance their skills for real-life scenarios.
Seagull
Acquisition in 2019
Seagull AS is the provider of computer based training systems for seafarers.
Acierto.com
Acquisition in 2019
Founded in Madrid, Spain in 2007, Acierto.com is a price comparison platform specializing in Spanish insurance markets. It facilitates users in comparing and purchasing suitable insurance policies for cars/motorbikes, houses, health, life assurance, and motorcycles from various providers.
Ekon provides Enterprise Resource Planning (“ERP”) software to over 1,000 SMEs in Spain. Ekon’s Cloud, which offers ERP solutions via a Software-as-a-Service (“SaaS”) delivery model. Ekon’s software is developed exclusively in Spain, making it one of the few significant local players in a market which has low cloud ERP penetration versus other European markets.
WebPros
Acquisition in 2018
Founded in early 2017, WebPros is a company that offers a comprehensive suite of web hosting, billing automation, infrastructure, server management, and online marketing software solutions. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as cPanel, Plesk, SolusVM, WHMCS, and XOVI. cPanel and Plesk are platforms designed to automate server-related tasks for hosting providers and web professionals, simplifying the management of web projects. WHMCS serves as a billing automation solution that integrates customer management, billing, and support tools, catering to numerous web hosting companies. SolusVM allows hosting service providers and resellers to efficiently provision and manage virtual machines, while XOVI provides an all-in-one online marketing suite aimed at enhancing the success of marketers and businesses on the web. By continuously expanding its offerings, WebPros aims to empower its clients to run, automate, and grow their digital operations effectively.
cPanel
Acquisition in 2018
cPanel, Inc. is a provider of web hosting software that automates the complexities of web hosting servers. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, cPanel offers two primary interfaces: cPanel, a graphical web-based control panel for website owners to manage their hosting accounts, and WebHost Manager (WHM), which enables hosting providers to oversee multiple accounts on a server and configure various services. The company caters to a diverse clientele, including website owners, hosting providers, data centers, system administrators, and developers. cPanel's solutions help businesses streamline server management, reduce labor costs, and minimize the workload of system administrators. The company has established strategic partnerships with several industry players, enhancing its presence in the market. With additional hardware facilities in Pennsylvania and Texas and servers located in New York and California, cPanel has solidified its position in the web hosting industry.
Career Partner
Acquisition in 2017
Career Partner GmbH is a prominent provider of human resource development and private higher education, based in Munich, Germany. Established in 2007, the company specializes in consulting services, in-house training, open seminars, and a range of online training options, including B2C courses and corporate online academies. Career Partner also offers customized training and degree programs, leveraging advanced education technology such as virtual learning environments and mobile learning solutions. Its portfolio includes state-approved academic study programs, vocational training courses, and innovative continuous education programs tailored for professionals across various industries. With a network of study centers in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, Career Partner has positioned itself as one of the largest e-learning providers in Germany, focusing on delivering diverse learning opportunities through distance learning modules and company-specific solutions.
AMOS Sport Business School
Acquisition in 2017
AMOS Sport Business School is an international educational institution that specializes in sports management. Based in France, it operates a network of schools that provide bachelor and master programs tailored to the sports business sector. AMOS focuses on equipping students with both professional skills and in-depth knowledge of the sports industry, preparing them for careers in various aspects of sports management. Through its dedicated curriculum, AMOS aims to foster the next generation of leaders in the sports business, combining academic rigor with practical application in the field.
Schuelerhilfe
Acquisition in 2017
Schülerhilfe GmbH is the largest educational and tutoring provider in Germany, serving over 100,000 students aged six to 18 at 1,068 locations. The company offers after-school tutoring primarily for primary and secondary school students, focusing on individual support in small groups of three to five students across various subjects. Schülerhilfe emphasizes methodological enhancement and the development of social skills, aiming to improve students' academic performance while boosting their confidence. The company operates approximately one third of its locations directly, while the remainder are managed by self-employed franchisees, making it Germany's third-largest franchise system by location count. Additionally, Schülerhilfe has expanded its services to Austria, furthering its commitment to educational support in the region.
TechInsights
Acquisition in 2017
TechInsights is a technology company specializing in intellectual property consulting, patent brokerage services, and technical analysis, primarily serving the semiconductor and microelectronics industries. The company provides a range of services including IP advisory and consulting, technical investigations, reverse engineering, market intelligence, and device teardown analysis. Additionally, TechInsights offers patent management software and tools to assist clients in evaluating technology investments and establishing patent value through fact-based information. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, TechInsights has a global presence with offices in locations such as Ottawa, Austin, Tokyo, Shanghai, Warsaw, Taipei, Seoul, and Tel Aviv.
PlayHatch
Acquisition in 2017
Unleash creativity to build unique cloud-native experiences. Stream games to any screen, bringing players and their audience together. Powered by Hatch.
Casa.it
Acquisition in 2016
Casa.it S.r.l. is an online property portal based in Milan, Italy, founded in 1996. The company specializes in providing information related to real estate agencies and listings for properties available for sale or rent, including flats, villas, independent houses, penthouses, and lofts. Casa.it serves as a platform for both real estate professionals and private individuals to access and advertise real estate opportunities, facilitating connections between buyers, sellers, and renters in the Italian market.
atHome Group
Acquisition in 2016
AtHome Group, headquartered in Luxembourg, specializes in online real estate advertising. It operates websites and mobile applications that connect users with commercial real estate market agents across Luxembourg, Wallonie (Belgium), Lorraine (France), and Trier (Germany). The company has established a strong market position, particularly in Luxembourg, where it covers over 90% of real estate agents.
minicabit
Venture Round in 2015
Minicabit is a UK-based online platform that enables users to compare prices and book mini-cabs and taxis from a network of licensed operators. It offers services for various vehicle types, including executive and hybrid mini-cabs, accommodating up to seven passengers. The company operates through its website and mobile application, serving over 550 towns and cities across the UK.
North Sails
Debt Financing in 2015
North Sails Group, LLC is a prominent manufacturer and supplier of sails for sailors and yachtsmen, serving both domestic and international markets. Established in 1957 and headquartered in Milford, Connecticut, the company specializes in a diverse range of sail types, including cruising, racing, offshore one design, and superyachts. North Sails also provides innovative thermo-molded three-dimensional sails tailored for racing and cruising boats. In addition to sail production, the company offers a variety of marine products such as composite spars, rigging, and sailing gear, allowing clients to fulfill their sailing needs from a single source. North Sails further enhances its offerings by providing educational resources, including seminars and webinars on topics like boat speed and seamanship, as well as selling related books and multimedia materials through its online store. The company's operations extend globally, with manufacturing facilities in the United States and Sri Lanka, alongside sales and sail care locations in various states, including Nevada and California.
ElitePartner
Acquisition in 2015
ElitePartner is a prominent online matchmaking service in Germany, specializing in connecting sophisticated singles aged 30 and above who seek long-term relationships. The company utilizes psychological profiling to enhance its matchmaking process, ensuring that users are matched based on compatibility. ElitePartner carefully vets each application, maintaining a discreet and anonymous search experience for its users. Founded as a pioneer in online partner agencies, it was acquired by Tomorrow Focus AG in 2007 and later became part of the PARSHIP ELITE Group of ProSiebenSat.1 in 2016, further solidifying its position in the online dating industry.
Daisy Corporate Services
Funding Round in 2015
Daisy Corporate Services is a prominent provider of managed IT and communications solutions in the UK, founded in 2001 by Matthew Riley. With a focus on mid to enterprise market segments, the company offers a comprehensive range of services including unified communications, cyber security, cloud solutions, connectivity, and operational resilience. Over two decades, Daisy Corporate Services has grown significantly, leveraging both organic growth and acquisitions to enhance its service portfolio. The firm serves over 2,000 businesses across various sectors, ensuring that organizations can maintain data security, employee productivity, and operational continuity. Supported by a team of more than 1,000 dedicated staff, Daisy Corporate Services is equipped to meet the diverse technology needs of its clients, regardless of their size or stage in their digital transformation journey.
Parship
Acquisition in 2015
PARSHIP.co.uk is the UK's first compatibility-based online dating service, specifically for people who are serious about forming a lasting relationship. It is the British subsidiary of Europe's largest and most successful serious online dating service with millions of members, who are predominantly affluent, educated men and women between 28 and 55 years old. Since its launch in Germany in 2001, PARSHIP has matched thousands of single people who are serious about forming a long-lasting relationship.
The first step is an 80-question psychometric test, which is free of charge and takes about 20 minutes to complete. The results of the test create a fascinating profile of each member's personality. Using methods based on years of scientific research, this profile is then carefully matched with the profiles of other members whose balance of similar and complementary characteristics marks them out as a potential partner for the new member.
PARSHIP.co.uk operates a 3-tiered pricing system: £35 for 1 month, £57 for 3 months, £84 for 6 months. 75% of people who register with the PARSHIP site go on to complete the psychometric compatibility test. In fact, 2,500 people across Europe complete the test every day.
PARSHIP GmbH, headquartered in Hamburg, is 87%-owned by Holtzbrinck networXs AG, part of the Georg von Holtzbrinck publishing group, one of Germany's largest publishing companies with financial interests in more than 80 companies including the Macmillan Group. Driven primarily by revenue-share partnerships with leading names in print and online media, including Express Newspapers, Hellomagazine.com, FAZ, Die Zeit and Der Spiegel, as well as Tiscali and T-online, PARSHIP GmbH has expanded to cover UK, Austria, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain and France.
Damovo
Acquisition in 2015
Damovo is a global provider of information technology and communications services that helps enterprises improve business performance through technology-enabled solutions. With 40 years of experience, it takes a consultative approach to assess, deliver, and improve technology to meet business objectives. Its portfolio includes unified communications and collaboration, enterprise networks, contact centres, cloud services, and global managed services. Damovo operates across Europe with a global capability spanning more than 100 countries and serves about 2,000 customers, delivering consulting, deployment, and integration services for network connectivity and infrastructure. The company began operating in 2001 following the acquisition of Ericsson's direct sales and service operations.
Facile.it
Acquisition in 2014
Facile.it is an online price comparison platform based in Milan, Italy, specializing in various sectors including insurance, energy, telecommunications, loans, and banking. The platform enables users to compare prices and services from leading providers, facilitating significant savings on their expenses. By leveraging technology, Facile.it streamlines the process of finding the best market offers, allowing clients to focus on other important tasks while ensuring they secure competitive rates.
North Sails
Acquisition in 2014
North Sails Group, LLC is a prominent manufacturer and supplier of sails for sailors and yachtsmen, serving both domestic and international markets. Established in 1957 and headquartered in Milford, Connecticut, the company specializes in a diverse range of sail types, including cruising, racing, offshore one design, and superyachts. North Sails also provides innovative thermo-molded three-dimensional sails tailored for racing and cruising boats. In addition to sail production, the company offers a variety of marine products such as composite spars, rigging, and sailing gear, allowing clients to fulfill their sailing needs from a single source. North Sails further enhances its offerings by providing educational resources, including seminars and webinars on topics like boat speed and seamanship, as well as selling related books and multimedia materials through its online store. The company's operations extend globally, with manufacturing facilities in the United States and Sri Lanka, alongside sales and sail care locations in various states, including Nevada and California.
Inspired
Seed Round in 2013
Inspired is a co-educational, non-denominational independent school group based in London, United Kingdom. It operates a network of schools across Europe, Australia, and Africa, including locations in Berkshire, Switzerland, Sydney, and multiple cities in South Africa, such as Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Somerset West. The schools cater to students aged 1 to 18, providing a nurturing and progressive academic environment aimed at fostering maximum potential in its students. Inspired focuses on creating a supportive educational atmosphere that encourages holistic development and personal growth.
intergenia
Acquisition in 2011
intergenia AG belongs to the leading suppliers of professional web hosting and server solutions in Europe . As a pioneer in the area of dedicated server hosting in Germany , the company represents a perfect synergy of innovation, high-tech and know-how with its brands PlusServer, serverloft and SERVER4YOU. The inventive service provider offers a very sophisticated and versatile product range to business and private clients as well as resellers, and among its customers are clients from medium-sized businesses, major corporations, and banks.
Time Out Group
Acquisition in 2011
Founded in London in 1968, Time Out Group is a global media and hospitality business dedicated to city life. It operates through two divisions: Time Out Media, offering curated content about the best things to do, see, and eat across 333 cities worldwide via digital and print platforms; and Time Out Market, editorially curated food and cultural markets featuring local chefs and unique experiences, with eleven open locations globally.
Emesa Netherlands BV
Acquisition in 2011
Emesa Netherlands BV offers Emesa, an online portal for searching, comparing, and booking travel and leisure packages. It has a portfolio of websites, including VakantieVeilingen.nl, ActievandeDag.nl, and ActievandeDag.be.
Emesa Netherlands BV was founded in 2004 and is based in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland.
Broadstone
Acquisition in 2010
Broadstone Wealth Management Limited, founded in 2012 and based in London, provides a range of investment management services. The firm specializes in pensions, employee benefits, actuarial, and investment advice, catering to small and medium-sized employers, pension scheme trustees, and individual pension members. Broadstone is committed to understanding client needs and delivering effective solutions through clear and comprehensive guidance. Additionally, it offers independent trusteeship services through its sister company, 2020 Trustees, which is recognized as a leading independent corporate trustee.
Verivox
Acquisition in 2009
Founded in 1998, Verivox operates a consumer portal for energy products and services in Germany. It offers online price comparison solutions for telecommunication, insurance, finance products, and commission-free properties. Its website enables consumers to compare tariffs, switch providers, use calculators, and access news content. Verivox also provides customer acquisition and advertising services, publishes market performance data, and advocates for consumer protection.
Monument Securities
Acquisition in 2008
Monument Securities is an international derivatives, equities, and fixed income broker.
Host Europe Group
Acquisition in 2008
Host Europe Group, founded in 1997, is a leading provider of domain registration, mass hosting, customised managed hosting, cloud hosting, and software-as-a-service solutions for over 1 million customers worldwide. With a focus on high-quality products and comprehensive technical support, Host Europe Group is known for its secure infrastructure and individually managed hosting solutions for demanding Internet applications. The company owns and operates its own data centers and collaborates with industry leaders to ensure flexibility and reliability for its customers. Host Europe Group has received multiple awards for its achievements in web hosting, including recognition for sustainable business practices and the quality of services offered.
KVH Media Group
Acquisition in 2008
KVH Media Group, formerly known as Headland Media, is a prominent provider of commercially licensed news, music, television, and movie entertainment content tailored for various industries, including maritime, retail, and hospitality. The company specializes in delivering media, entertainment, and training services, offering satellite-based news, email, internet, and weather services to cruise ships, merchant vessels, and hotels. Additionally, KVH Media Group provides in-store radio and music services to the retail sector through its broadcast division. Its parent company, KVH Industries, is recognized for its innovations in in-motion satellite TV and communication systems, having developed and sold over 175,000 mobile satellite antennas for use in vessels, vehicles, and aircraft. The company is headquartered in Middletown, Rhode Island, and maintains a global presence with offices in several countries, including Denmark, Norway, the United Kingdom, Singapore, the Philippines, Cyprus, and Japan.