Our exits
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Biomass | 2008 | 2012 | Séchilienne Sidec | Renewable Energy | Info |
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Methaneo Created in 2007, Methaneo specialises in the development of collective methanisation projects using biomass from agricultural and food waste. Methanisation entails the fermentation of organic matter, which produces energy thanks to the methane-rich biogas created by the procedure. |
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Consumer goods | 2001 | 2012 | Founding family | Mid Cap LBO | Info |
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MGI Digital Graphic Technology Created in 1982, MGI Digital Graphic Technology designs, manufactures and sells a broad and innovative range of multi-media digital presses (paper and plastic) in France and abroad. It also offers a line of finishing solutions specifically for paper and plastic. MGI Digital Graphic Technology is ranked No. 2 in France for professional digital presses. The company is listed on Alternext by Euronext Paris. Drawing on its renowned long-standing technological expertise, MGI benefits from the OSEO ANVAR “Innovative Company” label. |
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E-commerce | 2009 | 2012 | Groupe Casino | NICT Venture Capital | Info |
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MonShowroom.com In France, MonShowroom.com - which was created in 2006 by two young entrepreneurs, Séverine Grégoire and Chloé Ramade - offers in-season collections of several trendy brands such as American Vintage, Antik Batik, Ba&Sh, French Connection, Iro, Paul&Joe Sister, etc. Based in Marseille, the company's ambition is to become the leading e-commerce fashion site for young working women in France and Europe. |
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Software | 2008 | 2012 | Synchronoss | NICT Venture Capital | Info |
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Miyowa Created in April 2003 by Pascal Lorne and François Colon, Miyowa is a technology enabler for mobile telephone operators wishing to integrate community services into their product offer. Based in Marseille and with offices in the United States and Asia, Miyowa markets its products to numerous operators worldwide. |
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E-commerce | 2010 | 2011 | Online Commerce Partners | NICT Venture Capital | Info |
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Oclio Founded in 2003 and attracting over 350,000 visitors per month, oclio is France’s leading online retailer of baby products, offering products for the well-being, comfort and safety of kids aged from 0 to 4. It also offers a wide range of foods, hygiene products, toys, clothing, furniture and decorations, as well as natural and organic products. The website, also present in Italy and Spain, targets new parents and sells 6,500 products from 170 leading sector brands. |
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Services | 2007 | 2011 | Proman family | Mid Cap LBO | Info |
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Proman Founded in 1990 by Roland and Evelyne Gomez at Manosque in the Haute Provence Alps, Proman now ranks among the top 10 temporary staffing agencies in France. The company boasts over 108 branches in France, with a strong presence in the south-east. |
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Services | 2002 | 2011 | Mid Cap LBO | Info | |
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Nexeya The Nexaya Group specialises in industrial and technical IT, lending its expertise (development outsourcing and TPM) and systems (products, turnkey projects and support) to major industrial groups. It is involved in all levels of the development and production of products for clients such as PSA, Renault, EADS, DGA, Snecma and Lafarge. |
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Services | 2007 | 2011 | Chequers Capital | Mid Cap LBO | Info |
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ECT ECT (Environnement Conseil Travaux) manages landfill sites for class 3 inert waste (earth, concrete, tiles, ceramics) and provides construction companies with related services such as treating polluted earth and waste transportation. Once the landfill sites have been filled, the group enhances their value by creating parks, gardens or anti-noise prevention screens. The group has acquired a leading position in the Paris region and is in the process of expanding its presence in the Provinces. |
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Industry | 2006 | 2011 | Esterline | Mid Cap LBO | Info |
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Souriau Created in 1917, Souriau is the European market leader in connector solutions for industrial, military aeronautics and aerospace applications. |
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Industry | 2006 | 2011 | Astorg Partners | Mid Cap LBO | Info |
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Saverglass Founded in 1897, Saverglass designs, manufactures and distributes luxury glass bottles and decanters. With six production plants in France and abroad (Portugal, Poland, the United Kingdom, Turkey, Russia, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and the United States), Saverglass has carved out a position as world leader in luxury bottles for spirits and fine wines. |
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Consumer goods | 2005 | 2011 | Activa Capital | Mezzanine | Info |
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Abrisud Abrisud is the French market leader in fixed or removable swimming pool covers sold to individual customers. The company was bought from the founding family in August 2005 in an MBI backed by funds managed by Atria Capital Partenaires. Mezzanis arranged and underwrote a EUR 11.5 million mezzanine financing. |
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Construction and civil engineering – Building materials | 2005 | 2011 | The group's founder manager | Mid Cap LBO | Info |
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Altrad Altrad is a key player in the cement mixers and scaffolding markets. With well known brands such as Plettac, Arhnoldt and Lescha, Altrad is world market leader in cement mixers and scaffolding. The group has production companies in 10 European countries (Germany, Belgium, Spain, France, the United Kingdom, Hungary, Italy, Poland and Romania) as well as Canada, Russia, Slovenia and Tunisia. It sells its products in more than 100 countries. |
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Pharmaceuticals | 2003 | 2011 | Amgen | Biotech Venture Capital | Info |
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Biovex Founded in 1998, Biovex develops a new class of vaccines for the treatment of cancer and chronic infectious diseases. The company has two proprietary vaccine platforms (OncoVEX and ImmunoVEX), based on genetic manipulation of the herpes simplex virus (HSV). Biovex recently completed a Phase II clinical trial for the treatment of melanoma with its OncoVEX GM-CSF product. The results of this trial showed that the product was capable of inducing a lasting response in a large proportion of the patients treated. The company is currently carrying out Phase III trials for this indication. In January 2011, Crédit Agricole Private Equity announces Amgen agreement to acquire BioVex for up to US$1 billion. |
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Industry | 2008 | 2010 | Qualium | Small Cap LBO | Info |
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Sogal Based in La Jummelière (Maine-et-Loire) since 1982, Sogal is one of France's leading manufacturers of made-to-measure cupboards, sliding doors and walk-in wardrobes. |
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Hydroelectricity | 2007 | 2010 | Société Générale Capital Partners and KKB AG | Renewable Energy | Info |
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UNITe UNITe is an independent electricity producer and operates a portfolio of 21 hydroelectric facilities, making it one of the leading independents in France, and two wind farms. |
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Services | 2007 | 2010 | Jacques Rivière, Edmond de Rothschild Investment Partners and PH2 | Small Cap LBO | Info |
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Ocean Created in 2003, Ocean is one of France's leading providers of turnkey vehicle tracking solutions. Its solutions are constantly evolving and make pragmatic use of tracking technologies, providing concrete responses in terms of vehicle management (traceability, organisation of activities etc.) and cutting costs (fuel, telecommunications, vehicle wear and tear etc.). |
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Software | 2007 | 2010 | Zenprise Inc. | NICT Venture Capital | Info |
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Sparus Software Created in 2003, Sparus Software designs, develops and markets an innovative software suite which enables enterprises to deploy and manage mobile handheld devices over wireless networks (GPRS/Edge/3G and WiFi) in a cost effective way, thereby reducing operating expenses. EveryWAN Mobility Manager is an all-in-one, plug & play solution which provides the most advanced functionalities for managing Windows Mobile™ and Windows CE™ mobile devices, including over-the-air security and administration, communication management and real-time remote end-user support. |
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Consumer goods | 2004 | 2010 | Azulis | Mezzanine | Info |
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Doucet Doucet is one of the largest French manufacturers of cleaning products, insecticides and dyes for professionals and consumers. Its brands, which include Starwax, Kapo, Kiraviv and Purodor, are sold primarily in DIY centres and hardware shops. The Doucet group was acquired in July 2004 in a leveraged buyout (LBO) by funds managed by ING Parcom PE in association with the company’s management team, with the target of building up the company. Mezzanis co-arranged the EUR 9 million mezzanine financing for the initial LBO and two successive acquisitions in 2005. |
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Construction and civil engineering – Building materials | 2004 | 2010 | The Dirickx family, acquiring 100% of the group | Mid Cap LBO | Info |
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Dirickx French market leader in site perimeter protection (industrial gates and fencing). For a period of six years, Crédit Agricole Private Equity supported the Group in its strategic expansion in France (diversification of networks) and abroad (China and Slovakia). Over this period, the company's sales rose from €115 million to €161 million. |
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Internet | 2009 | 2010 | Cloudmark | NICT Venture Capital | Info |
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Bizanga Bizanga, a specialist in e-mail management, sold its IMP (Intelligent Message Processor) e-mail traffic management platform to US partner Cloudmark. Bizanga retains its storage business and has become Bizanga Store. |
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