Alcatraz IT acquired by Koesio
Context
Koesio has acquired 100% of Alcatraz IT, marking the full exit of Siparex Entrepreneurs (via its Capital Entrepreneurs 5 fund) and the founder, Xavier Lafaure. Siparex had been a minority shareholder since 2021, during which time it supported the company's expansion into the Lille market and the development of proprietary fiber infrastructure. The transaction allows Alcatraz IT to integrate into a larger industrial group to accelerate its next growth phase. For Koesio, this acquisition strengthens its telecommunications pillar by incorporating Alcatraz IT’s proprietary network assets and high-loyalty premium customer portfolio. The company was projected to reach a turnover of €6 million at the time of the sale.
In the past, Alcatraz IT was acquired by Siparex in 2021 as part of its expansion strategy.
Alcatraz IT, which reported an EBITDA margin of [members only] in 2024, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of [members only].
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Target
Alcatraz IT is an alternative B2B telecommunications operator specializing in critical business infrastructure. The company provides a comprehensive suite of services including high-speed connectivity (Internet and IP transit), private MPLS networks, secure remote access, and IP telephony. Additionally, it offers managed security services (firewalls), private messaging, and data center hosting. Alcatraz IT operates its own national backbone across France and serves a rapidly growing portfolio of over 300 corporate clients. Its value proposition is built on providing secure, unified communications and robust network performance for enterprises requiring high availability and data sovereignty.
Ent. Value
€10–30M
Equity Value
[members only]
Multiples
EV / Revenue
2x–6x
EV / EBITDA
[members only]
EV / EBIT
[members only]
Historical Financials (EUR)
Other operations with Alcatraz IT
| Date | Acquirer | Target | Country | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/2021 | SIPAREX | ALCATRAZ IT | FRANCE | Operators |
Other operations with Koesio
| Date | Acquirer | Target | Country | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2023 | MONTEFIORE INVESTMENT / BNP PARIBAS DEVELOPPEMENT / SOCIETE GENERALE CAPITAL PARTENAIRES / CARVEST (CRÉDIT AGRICOLE RÉGIONS INVESTISSEMENT) | KOESIO | FRANCE | MSP (Managed Services) |
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Valuation range: EV €10–30M
Revenue range: €5–25M
EV/Revenue range: 2x - 6x
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