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Qics expands into the Nordic market with the acquisition of Danish Projectflow

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Qics, a leading Dutch provider of professional services automation (PSA), announces the acquisition of ProjectFlow, a Danish software provider for Project and Portfolio Management (PPM).

Combining the strengths of both companies in adjacent verticals will result in a market-leading best-of-breed offering in North-Western Europe, providing a solid basis for further internationalization. This acquisition marks the first add-on acquisition for Qics since entering into the strategic partnership with Main Capital Partners c. 2 years ago.

ProjectFlow is a Danish company, founded in 1999 and headquartered in Odense, Denmark, that develops and delivers a project and portfolio management tool. With 16 FTE, ProjectFlow develops and delivers the SaaS product ProjectFlow 365 to customers in Denmark and Norway. ProjectFlow currently has +80 customers, of which approximately two thirds is active within the public sector. The remaining customers are active across several verticals. ProjectFlow’s customer base includes entities such as the Municipality of Copenhagen, BITZER Electronics A/S, GLS, and the Danish Tax Authority.

Qics, a Dutch software company headquartered in Katwijk, The Netherlands, with a development office in Slovakia, is a leading provider of professional services automation (PSA) software. With over 350 clients, including ICT and SaaS companies such as xxllnc, BCS , accountancy customers such as Joanknecht, Londen & Van Holland and healthcare companies such as Proteion and Vierstroom Hulp Thuis, Qics empowers business service providers and healthcare companies in their digital transformation journey through smart SaaS solutions encompassing planning, time tracking, invoicing, and business intelligence. Employing over 30 full-time equivalents, Qics stands at the forefront of PSA, driving efficiency and innovation for its diverse clientele.

Mutually interchangeable product suites

Qics and ProjectFlow form a strategic partnership, leveraging their synergistic PSA and PPM product suites within Project Management. This collaboration integrates ProjectFlow’s scalable software, known for its flexibility with modules like document management, and its integration with Jira, which is tightly integrated with Microsoft Office and with Qics’ scalable best-of-breed solutions in time registration, planning, invoicing, as well as in business intelligence. The acquisition of ProjectFlow not only fosters strong cross-sell opportunities, as Qics’ modules such as Invoicing and Business Intelligence will be offered directly to ProjectFlow’s customer base and vice versa. This combination also enhances the overall solution suite, catering to both internal and external project management needs within the Project Portfolio Management space. This strategic move positions Qics for substantial growth and innovation in the competitive ICT and SaaS customer landscape.

Market-leading player in North-Western Europe

By combining ProjectFlow’s robust standing in the Danish Project Management Software market with Qics’ strong position in the Netherlands, the merged entity is poised to emerge as a major player in the Benelux and Nordics regions for Project Portfolio Management. This combination establishes a solid foundation for future buy-and-build strategies, propelling the group towards becoming a market-leading player in North-Western Europe. Qics’ geographical presence offers ProjectFlow an opportunity to expand its footprint in the Benelux, capitalizing on the high Microsoft adoption. Additionally, the combined group stands to benefit from Main’s expertise in internationalization and sales scalability within an expanded international framework.

Karsten Ley Poulsen, CEO of ProjectFlow, mentions: “The strategic partnership with Qics represents an exciting chapter for ProjectFlow. We look forward to integrating our scalable project and portfolio management tool with Qics’ best-of-breed solutions, creating a powerful offering for our customers. This collaboration not only expands our market reach, but also enhances our ability to provide innovative solutions in the Project Management space.”

Eddy Plasier, CEO of Qics, adds: “The acquisition of ProjectFlow strengthens the current offering of Qics and positions us well for further growth in ICT, SaaS and other verticals  in both The Netherlands as in the Nordics. We are excited to work with their enthusiastic team on modern solutions for Project Management in its broadest sense and are convinced our shared customer base will benefit from this collaboration.”

Ivo van Deudekom, Investment Director at Main concludes: “The strategic move marks a natural progression for Qics, extending their Project Management capabilities into Project Portfolio Management (PPM) while also entering the Nordics. The synergies between Qics and ProjectFlow are evident in the highly complementary functionalities, customer bases, and geographical focus. This acquisition creates a powerful combination, poised to deliver innovative solutions and strengthen our presence in the Project Management landscape. Lastly, Qics makes use of ProjectFlow’s software for the integration of both organizations, which we consider a blueprint for other companies with buy-and-build strategies. We are excited about the opportunities this collaboration brings and look forward to the growth and success it will unlock.”

We are excited about the opportunities this collaboration brings and look forward to the growth and success it will unlock.

– Ivo van Deudekom, Investment Director at Main Capital Partners

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ProjectFlow

ProjectFlow is a Danish company, founded in 1999 and headquartered in Odense, Denmark, that develops and delivers a project and portfolio management tool. ProjectFlow develops and delivers the SaaS product ProjectFlow 365 to customers in Denmark and Norway. ProjectFlow 365 is utilized for project and portfolio management, resource management, and time registration. It is closely integrated with Microsoft 365. ProjectFlow currently has over 80 customers, of which approximately two thirds is active within the public sector. The remaining customers are active in energy/utilities, production, finance and professional services. Examples of such customers are: evida, sundhed and Dankske Spil. The clientele includes entities such as the Municipality of Copenhagen, Søstrene Grene, GLS, and the Danish Tax Authority. The company currently employs 16 FTE.

Qics

Founded in 2000, Qics is a dynamic company with approximately 30 employees dedicated to serving over 350 customers at a national and international level from offices in Katwijk and Slovakia. The diverse client base includes business service providers in accountancy (Lansigt Accountants and Tax Advisors and Vermetten Accountants and Advisors), consultancy (Verdonck, Klooster & Associates and House of Performance), IT (Ximedes and xxllnc), and the healthcare sector (Vierstroom Hulp Thuis and Florein Zorg). At the core of Qics’ portfolio are three robust SaaS solutions: QicsMilestones, QicsDashboards, and Assist Planner. QicsMilestones facilitates planning, time registration, and invoicing for business service providers, while QicsDashboards enables the creation of report models in Microsoft Power BI. Assist Planner is utilized by organizations offering care assistance. Currently boasting 20,000 users, all Qics products stand out for their user-friendliness, efficient and attractive design, and international scalability.

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CapMan Social Real Estate Fund acquires office and educational property Porcelænshaven, in Copenhagen, Denmark

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CapMan Social Real Estate Fund acquires office and educational property Porcelænshaven, in Copenhagen, Denmark

CapMan Social Real Estate (CMSRE) acquires a historical office and educational property, currently fully let to Copenhagen Business School (CBS), and situated in Frederiksberg, Copenhagen, Denmark. This is the second investment for the recently established CMSRE fund which made its first investment in central Helsinki earlier this year. The investment executes on the funds strategy to build a well-diversified portfolio of social real estate properties across the Nordics.

The property is well located in Frederiksberg, right next to the Frederiksberg Gardens and close to central Copenhagen. It consists of 19,300 m2 of lettable office and educational space set in historical buildings originally built in 1882 with later additions. The buildings used to function as a porcelain factory and have since been converted into offices, classrooms, and lecture halls, preserving the original characteristics of the buildings.

The property is fully let out to its’ sole tenant the Copenhagen Business School (CBS) and has been part of the schools’ campus area since 2005. CBS is one of the largest business schools in Europe with more than 22,000 students and 1,500 employees. The asset also includes 325 underground parking spaces, all of which are leased to CBS.

CapMan Real Estate will perform accessibility improvements as well as energy efficiency improvements in alignment with the CRREM energy reduction pathway in the buildings. It also plans to pursue EU taxonomy alignment (climate change mitigation) and DGNB In-Use certification for the asset. The property currently holds energy performance certificate A (2010).

“We are glad to acquire this property which marks the second investment for the CMSRE fund and expands its portfolio in the Nordics. Porcelænshaven is a special property in a unique location and therefore it represents the type of asset we are looking for in this fund. We look forward to developing the asset to support the needs of the students, teachers and personnel at CBS”, shares Peter Gill, Partner and Head of CapMan Real Estate Denmark.

This is the second investment for CMSRE which continues fundraising, targeting EUR 500 million of equity commitments and total investment capacity of nearly EUR 1 billion over the coming years. The recently established fund invests in properties that are used for providing essential public services across multiple sectors. It is looking to build a well-diversified portfolio of social real estate properties across Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Norway.

CMSRE is classified as an Article 8 financial product under the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (EU). The fund is a German special investment fund. HANSAINVEST Hanseatische Investment-Gesellschaft mbH acts as the alternative investment fund manager (“AIFM) of the fund. CapMan Real Estate acts as advisor for the fund.

The real estate assets managed by CapMan Real Estate currently amount to approximately EUR 4.2 billion. The real estate investment team employs around 80 real estate investment professionals in Helsinki, Jyväskylä, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Oslo and London.

For further information, please contact:

Peter Gill, Partner and Head of CapMan Real Estate Denmark, +45 20 43 55 63

Robert Feldt, Investment Director, CapMan Real Estate, +45 50 51 88 41

About CapMan

CapMan is a leading Nordic private asset expert with an active approach to value creation. As one of the private equity pioneers in the Nordics we have built value in unlisted businesses, real estate, and infrastructure for over three decades. With approx. €5 billion in assets under management, our objective is to provide attractive returns and innovative solutions to investors. An example of this is greenhouse gas reduction targets that we have set under the Science Based Targets initiative in line with the 1.5°C scenario. We have a broad presence in the unlisted market through our local and specialised teams. Our investment strategies cover minority and majority investments in portfolio companies and real estate, and infrastructure assets. We also provide wealth management solutions. Our service business includes procurement services. Altogether, CapMan employs approximately 180 professionals in Helsinki, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Oslo, London, Luxembourg and Jyväskylä. We are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki since 2001. Learn more at www.capman.com.  

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DocuPhase Announces Major Investment by Aquiline Capital Partners and Level Equity

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NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2024 – DocuPhase LLC (“DocuPhase” or “the Company”), a provider of accounting and finance process automation software, announces a majority investment from Aquiline Capital Partners LP (“Aquiline”), a private investment specialist in financial services and related technologies, and Level Equity, a private investment firm focused on high growth software businesses.

Based in Tampa, Florida, DocuPhase provides software solutions to over 1,200 customers that enable finance teams to streamline invoicing and payment procedures, saving time, reducing errors, and lowering costs. The Company provides core software solutions across accounts payable automation, accounts receivable automation, and document management.

The investment from Aquiline and Level Equity will allow DocuPhase to continue to drive strong organic growth, expand its product suite, improve its offering through investment in product innovation, and grow its recently launched vendor payments solution to better serve its customer base.

Dan Gaertner, CEO of DocuPhase said: “This investment in DocuPhase marks a significant milestone in our company. The infusion of capital validates our product’s strength and potential while empowering us to accelerate our growth and expand our reach. I’m genuinely excited for our employees and our customers; having the combined support of Aquiline and Level Equity is a game changer for DocuPhase. We are poised to continue innovating and delivering exceptional value to our customers and creating additional career growth opportunities for our employees.”

Joe Pappalardo, a Partner at Aquiline, commented: “In an increasingly digital world, it is imperative for finance departments to drive efficiencies through automation and adoption of best of breed software. DocuPhase’s broad and robust suite of solutions drives real ROI for their customers, and has helped drive the Company’s strong growth and retention. Aquiline is thrilled to partner with Dan and the DocuPhase team to execute our collective vision for the business.”

Ben Levin, Co-Founder and CEO of Level Equity, commented: “Level is excited to make another investment focused on the office of the CFO where we see consistent and continued product innovation driving real business value. Dan and his team have demonstrated the powerful ability to innovate and expand the product suite while simultaneously accelerating growth and profitability.”

Leonis Partners served as the exclusive financial advisor to DocuPhase in the transaction.

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Omnispace Expands Spectrum Portfolio with Authorization to Operate Mobile Satellite System in Brazil

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Brazil’s National Telecommunications Agency (ANATEL) Clears Omnispace’s Brazilian Subsidiary to Sell Mobile Satellite Capacity in Brazil

TYSONS, Va., Feb. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Omnispace LLC, the company redefining global mobile connectivity, today announced that on December 14, 2023, Brazil’s National Telecommunications Agency (ANATEL) approved its subsidiary Omnispace Comunicações Brasil Ltda’s request to operate its non-geostationary satellite (NGSO) system nationwide.  After conducting a public consultation and technical reviews, ANATEL determined that Omnispace meets the requirements to utilize the S-band (1980-2010 MHz / 2170-2200 MHz) in line with the ITU Radio Regulations global Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) allocation and the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) n256 band specifications.

This regulatory milestone adds to Omnispace’s growing global portfolio of countries where it has achieved regulatory approvals and spectrum access. In total, Omnispace now has market access to reach more than 735 million people across Latin America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Together with partners that have spectrum access in 3GPP 5G NTN bands, Omnispace is poised to deliver access in all major international markets as part of a next generation global 5G NGSO system.

 

Since 2019, Omnispace Comunicações Brasil has demonstrated its NGSO MSS and IoT capabilities on its current system through a series of experimental licenses in Brazil. The pilot projects included showcasing MSS on a ship that journeyed more than 44,000 kilometers on the Amazon and Madeira Rivers to provide connectivity throughout those remote areas that do not have access to terrestrial mobile connectivity.  Omnispace also conducted vehicle tracking and Internet of Things (IoT) pilot projects in the state of São Paulo to test direct-to-device (D2D) communications. Omnispace is the first company to successfully conduct mobile satellite tests in the S-band in Brazil and will now be the first satellite operator licensed in Brazil for this band with an operational system.

“We look forward to providing MSS and IoT services in Brazil, which is at the forefront of the global stage for creating a harmonized S-band MSS ecosystem,” said Ram Viswanathan, President and CEO for Omnispace LLC. “This approval by ANATEL is a key component in accelerating our vision to unlock the full potential of direct-to-device connectivity globally leveraging standards-based technology. Brazil is part of a global map of countries and spectrum access that we have assembled, putting us closer to creating the necessary foundation for an exceptional voice, text, and data experience.”

“Obtaining an authorization to operate in Brazil has been one of my primary objectives since I first joined Omnispace.  We are grateful for the diligence, transparency, technical capabilities, and global leadership of Brazil’s regulatory authority, ANATEL, in supporting spectrum efficiency and technologies that will benefit Brazilian consumers, businesses and the economy,” said Mindel De La Torre, Chief Regulatory and International Strategy Officer of Omnispace LLC. “We eagerly anticipate connecting rural and remote communities, and fostering economic, environmental, and educational opportunities through the widespread expansion of satellite communications across both the country and the region.”

Learn more about Omnispace’s plans to offer enhanced 3GPP standards-based 5G non-terrestrial network (NTN) global, mobile direct-to-device connectivity at Omnispace.com.

About Omnispace, LLC 

Headquartered in the Washington D.C. area, and founded by veteran telecommunications and satellite industry executives, Omnispace is redefining mobile connectivity for the 21st century. By leveraging 5G technologies, the company is combining the global footprint of a non-geostationary satellite constellation with the mobile networks of the world’s leading telecom companies to bring an interoperable “one network” connectivity to users and IoT devices anywhere on the globe.

Learn more at: Omnispace.com and follow on LinkedIn or Twitter @omnispace.

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Marie Knowles

mknowles@omnispace.com

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August Equity exits Agilio Software to Five Arrows and TA for a 9.2x return

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August Equity has realised its investment in Agilio Software, an international provider of healthcare operations software, through a sale to Five Arrows and TA Associates. The investment represents a money multiple return of 9.2x.

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Five Arrows and TA Associates (TA) have joined forces to acquire the business which is headquartered in Sheffield and is led by Chairman, Sati Sian and Neil Laycock, Agilio’s CEO.

August first invested in Agilio in 2019 and has supported the business in making 10 acquisitions serving the primary care, dental and veterinary end markets, as well as supporting it to expand internationally.

The investment was led by August partner Mike Biddulph alongside director Katie Beckingham who both sat on the Agilio board.

Mike Biddulph, Partner at August Equity commented: “The leadership team at Agilio have done a fantastic job in growing the business into the UK’s leading healthcare operations software provider. It has been a privilege to support them on their initial journey and achieve such strong and dynamic growth. We are confident that the business will continue to thrive under the stewardship of Five Arrows and TA.”

August Equity and Agilio Software were advised by Arma Partners. CMS advised on Legals, Deloitte on Financial and Tax, OC&C on Commercial, Crosslake on Technology and Aon on Insurance.

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KKR Leads Financing For Clarience Technologies’ Acquisition Of Safe Fleet

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NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced that it served as Lead Arranger, Administrative Agent, and investor on a debt financing for Clarience Technologies’ Acquisition of Safe Fleet. KKR invested in the transaction through its credit vehicles and accounts. KKR Capital Markets acted as Left Lead Arranger and Joint Bookrunner on the transaction.

Clarience Technologies is a global provider of visibility and safety technologies for transportation, including vehicle lighting, audible warning systems, telematics solutions and tire monitoring and inflation systems. With the Safe Fleet acquisition, Clarience Technologies adds a comprehensive set of complementary fleet safety solutions including video and evidence management, collision prevention, violation detection and trailer temperature control, as well as cargo storage systems, fire-fighting technologies, and other solutions. The acquisition opens cross-selling opportunities to common customer segments, accelerates technology innovation and ultimately enables Clarience Technologies to deliver better value to its customers.

KKR’s credit vehicles and accounts have been investors in both Safe Fleet and Clarience since 2018 and 2019, respectively.

“This transaction demonstrates how the scale and unique capabilities of our platform benefit the issuers with whom we work. Our long-standing investments in both companies allowed us to move quickly and with conviction to seamlessly deliver a scaled solution for Clarience Technologies and its sponsor, Genstar Capital,” said George Mueller, a Partner at KKR. “We look forward to supporting Clarience, Safe Fleet and Genstar teams as they capitalize on opportunities ahead.”

About KKR

KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR’s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life, and reinsurance products under the management of Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries. For additional information about KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR), please visit KKR’s website at www.KKR.com For additional information about Global Atlantic Financial Group, please visit Global Atlantic Financial Group’s website at www.globalatlantic.com.

About Clarience Technologies:

Clarience Technologies is the global leader of visibility and safety technologies for transportation. Born from a collection of premium brands each with a long track record of innovation, its solutions include vehicle lighting, camera and vision systems, telematics and safety solutions that protect our world and our livelihoods by keeping people, assets and businesses safe, secure and productive. Its team of companies includes Truck-Lite, DAVCO, Road Ready, RIGID, Lumitec, ECCO, Code 3, Fleetilla, LED Autolamps, Pressure Systems International and Safe Fleet. For more information, visit www.clariencetechnologies.com.

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Julia Kosygina
+1 212-750-8300
Media@kkr.com

Source: KKR

 

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Miura Partners Sells Terrats Medical to Avista Capital Partners

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    • Avista Capital Partners, a leading US private equity firm focused on healthcare, has acquired the company and will support its product development and international expansion.
    • Since Miura’s investment, Terrats Medical, a leader in prosthetic solutions and dental implantology, has undergone a strong growth in sales and expanded its footprint across major international markets.

Miura Partners (“Miura”) has sold its stake in Terrats Medical (“Terrats” or the “Company”), a leading global provider of dental prosthetics, including abutments and implants to Avista Capital Partners (“Avista”). Terrats’ founders have reinvested in the company and will continue to lead the business. Miura will continue to support Terrats in the next phase of its growth with a minority investment.

Founded in 1947 and headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, Terrats manufactures and markets a wide variety of high-quality, high-value dental prosthetics, including abutments, implants, and related products. Terrats’ abutments are compatible with the leading implant systems sold by dental OEMs, allowing dentists and laboratories to leverage the high-quality products across multiple implant platforms. The company’s customers include dental offices labs, and distributors as well as dental implant OEMs, who purchase the company’s products on a private-label basis.  Terrats sells into over 50 countries and exports account for over 95% of sales.

Since Miura’s investment in 2020, Terrats has implemented various initiatives to fuel growth and improve operations, including the enhancement of direct sales under the DESS® Dental Smart Solutions brand, expansion of the company’s digitization strategy, the launch of the implantology business, and the acquisitions of distributors Geryon (USA) and Humanus Dental (Sweden). Operationally, the company has reinforced its management ranks with several senior hires.  Due to these initiatives, Terrats has tripled its sales since Miura’s investment in 2020.

Avista, a leading healthcare-focused private equity firm with deep knowledge of the US healthcare market, and specifically the dental market, will support Terrats as it enters a new phase of international growth. The company’s financial strength and global business positioning will reinforce its market presence in the US, empower the company to expand in other international markets and capitalize on new opportunities for inorganic growth.

Roger Terrats, CEO of Terrats:

“We are thrilled to begin working with Avista Capital Partners, which has a proven track record in the dental sector and the US markets. Their support will help us build upon the growth initiatives launched in 2008 and continued in 2020 with the entry of Miura Partners. Our vision for the next stage will be very consistent and focused on global growth, with a top-notch product suite and strong sales network that will be fortified in the coming years. Additionally, we look forward to continuing to invest in our production and our team.”

Carlos Julià, Managing Partner at Miura:

“Terrats is a clear example of positive transformation, executing on organic initiatives, operational reinforcement, and global growth. We are confident that Avista will continue to elevate the company’s operations and consolidate its international position.”

Sriram Venkataraman, Partner at Avista:

“Terrats has earned its leading reputation in the marketplace by producing high quality products that are broadly compatible and accessible. The company is well-positioned to accelerate growth as favorable sector trends continue, particularly growing demand in the dental prosthetics market.  We look forward to working with Roger and his team to execute on the numerous growth opportunities ahead.”

Miura was advised by Moelis & Company (M&A), KPMG (DD) and Clifford Chance (Legal). Avista, was advised by Deloitte (DD), Ropes & Gray (Legal), and Uría Menéndez (Legal).

About Terrats Medical

Terrats Medical is one of the leading global companies in the design and production of dental attachments and implants in Spain, operating under the DESS® Dental Smart Solutions brand. The company started its dental project in 2008 but has roots in precision component production since 1947. Terrats Medical has more than 120 employees and subsidiaries in the United States, Sweden, and Germany, as well as a solid network of distributors in more than 40 countries, with particular success in Central and Northern European countries. With its subsidiaries, it has tripled its sales volume in the last three years, with exports accounting for over 95% of its total revenue.

About Miura Partners

Miura Partners is a purpose-driven Private Equity firm. With offices in Barcelona and Madrid, the firm is focused on investing in small and medium-sized family-owned and entrepreneurial companies. Miura provides attractive growth and innovation plans with a clear focus on sustainability, under its three investment strategies: Buy-outs, Impact and Agribusiness.

Since 2008, Miura has invested in more than 60 companies, for a total value in excess of €3.0 billion. Currently, the firm has €1.5 billion assets under management.

About Avista Capital Partners

Founded in 2005, Avista Capital is a leading New York-based private equity firm with over $8 billion invested in more than 45 growth-oriented healthcare businesses globally. Avista partners with businesses that feature strong management teams, stable cash flows and robust growth prospects – targeting product and technology businesses with clear scale potential across six sub-sectors experiencing strong tailwinds. The team is supported by a group of seasoned Strategic Executives enhancing the entire investment process through strategic insight, operational oversight and senior counsel, which helps drive growth and performance, while fostering sustainable businesses and creating long-term value for all stakeholders.

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Smile Invest facilitates sale of minority stake in Microflor to Floré family

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Smile Invest is pleased to announce the successful agreement with the Floré family for the acquisition of all shares of Microflor, a leading company active in breeding and propagation of tropical plants.

Smile Invest became a minority shareholder in Microflor in 2019 when the company was carved out of the Floré Group. The family was looking for a partner with an entrepreneurial spirit and a good fit with the family values to foster strategic growth and long term value creation.

Amidst challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and energy crises, Microflor demonstrated resilience and adaptability, fortifying its market position and expanding propagation capacities in Slovakia. Moreover, the company’s investments in innovative breeds underscore its commitment to pioneering advancements within the industry.

After almost five years of strong partnership with Smile Invest, Febe Floré will continue her tenure as CEO of Microflor alongside the management team.

Febe Floré – CEO, Microflor
“In Smile Invest we found a trusted partner to accompany Microflor during a transformative period for our family business. After five years, Smile Invest leaves an independent Microflor with a clear focus and the ambition to remain the partner of choice for our customers. We look forward to continuing the journey and I hereby wish to thank all Microflor employees for their contribution and dedication to the Company so far.”

Thomas Dewever – Managing Partner, Smile Invest
“It has been a privilege to support Microflor over the past 5 years and work closely with Febe, the management team and the entire board of directors. We wish Microflor all the best as an independent, family owned business.” 

 

Microflor (www.microflor.com)
Microflor is active in breeding and propagation of tropical plants with a focus on Phalaenopsis orchids. Over the past 30 years, Microflor has grown into a global top 3 player in breeding, propagation and acclimatization of orchids, the largest ornamental plant variety in the world. The company has unique expertise in in-vitro propagation and breeding technologies that resulted in an extensive proprietary plant genetics portfolio of over 160 commercially available varieties and over 1,000 varieties under development. The company is headquartered in Lochristi, Belgium, and operates state-of-the-art labs and production facilities in Belgium and Slovakia from which it delivers young plants across Europe and the Americas.

Smile Invest (www.smile-invest.com)
Smile Invest (Smart Money for Innovation Leaders) is a European evergreen investment firm with more than €500m of assets under management, financed by 40 entrepreneurial families and with a long-term focus on innovative growth companies. Smile Invest focuses on companies active in three investment themes: digitalization, healthcare and sustainability. Since its inception in 2017 Smile Invest supported 16 companies in Belgium and the Netherlands. From its offices in Leuven and The Hague, the team supports ambitious entrepreneurs and management teams in realizing their growth plans.

 

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MB2 Dental Raises US$2.344bn Unitranche Debt Facility With KKR

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DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Leading dental partnership organization (“DPO”), MB2 Dental has closed a US$2.344bn unitranche debt facility with credit vehicles and accounts managed by KKR, which acted as Lead Investor and Arranger on the transaction.

The financing will be used to fund upcoming acquisitions and future growth for the company, following a record year of growth in 2023 with 150 new partnerships.

“MB2 Dental’s access to this new credit facility demonstrates a true endorsement of our strong historical performance and confidence in our growth pipeline. We are seeing unprecedented interest in our partnership model that allows doctors to combine the benefits of joining a larger community with the independence that they love about private practice. The new financing will further accelerate our ability to disrupt the dental profession and continue our nationwide expansion as the fastest-growing dental group in the country,” said Dr. Chris Steven Villanueva, founder and chief executive officer at MB2 Dental.

About MB2 Dental

Dallas-based MB2 Dental is a first-of-its-kind dental partnership organization founded in 2007 and led by dentist and entrepreneur Dr. Chris Steven Villanueva. MB2 Dental was the first group to introduce the DPO model when it was born from Dr. Villanueva’s practice and soon resonated with his colleagues, quickly growing through doctor referrals.

MB2 Dental’s model is designed to preserve the integrity of the dental profession in a rapidly consolidating market. The Company empowers dentists to preserve their profession by ensuring clinical autonomy and providing resources and support to its doctor owners.

Since its founding, MB2 Dental has partnered with more than 685 general and specialty dental practices across 39 states. The Company has undergone two recapitalization events, most recently partnering with private equity firm Charlesbank Capital Partners in 2021. KKR also led the financing at time of Charlesbank’s investment in the company.

For more information, visit www.mb2dental.com or connect with the Company on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.

Contacts

Lindsey Calamoneri
Director of Brand Marketing & Communications
972-869-3789
lbyrnes@mb2dental.com

 

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Altor has increased its financial interest in Mandatum by an additional 6.6% of the outstanding shares

We are pleased to announce that we, Altor Fund VI (“Altor”), have today increased our financial interest in Mandatum plc (“Mandatum”) by an additional 33 million shares, corresponding to 6.6% of the outstanding shares. Altor is the largest shareholder in Mandatum and following today’s increase has a total interest representing 16.6% of the outstanding shares.

About Altor

Since inception, the family of Altor funds has raised more than EUR 11 billion in total commitments. The funds have invested in just south of 100 companies. The investments have been made in medium-sized predominantly Nordic and DACH companies with the aim to create value through growth initiatives and operational improvements. Among current and past investments are Trioworld, OX2, Carnegie, Kaefer, FLSmidth, Rossignol and Toteme.

For more information visit www.altor.com

About Mandatum

Mandatum is the leading Finnish financial services provider offering a wide array of services covering asset and wealth management, savings and investment, compensation and rewards, complimentary pension plans and personal risk insurance to corporates, retail customers as well as institutional and wealth management customers. Mandatum serves a network of 20,000 Finnish corporates and through its highly skilled sales force and customer relationship personnel, succeeds with cross-selling products from its broad and recognized offering. Mandatum has today approx. BEUR 11.9 in client assets under management across corporates, instituitional, wealth management and retail customers.

For more information visit www.mandatum.fi/en/

Press contact

Karin Åström

Head of Communications

karin.astrom@altor.com

+46 707 64 86 59

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