At what enterprise value was ALCATRAZ IT acquired in 2023?

During the acquisition of ALCATRAZ IT by KOESIO in 2023, the transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 10M - 30M EUR.

When was ALCATRAZ IT acquired by KOESIO?

ALCATRAZ IT was acquired by KOESIO in 2023.

What was the revenue of ALCATRAZ IT at the time of the deal?

The revenue of ALCATRAZ IT at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 5M - 25M EUR.

How is the data for the ALCATRAZ IT acquisition sourced and is it reliable?

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10/2023

ALCATRAZ IT acquired by KOESIO

FRANCE Telecom / Operators EV 10M - 30M EUR

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.

It is worth noting that the fund Siparex took control of Alcatraz It through an LBO in 2021.

ALCATRAZ IT, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2024, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , a level to compare with the average currently observed in the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector (14.6x).

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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.

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07/2021	SIPAREX	ALCATRAZ IT	FRANCE	Operators

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Valuation range: EV 10M - 30M EUR

Revenue range: 5M - 25M EUR

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