At what enterprise value was EFRONT acquired in 2015?

During the acquisition of EFRONT by BRIDGEPOINT in 2015, the company was valued at an estimated revenue multiple of below 5x. The transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 300M - 700M EUR. By registering for free, you get access to complete and exact transaction details including enterprise value, revenue, and EBITDA. Additionally, our database shows that the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) industry currently tracks an average EBITDA multiple of 13.3x, providing a valuable benchmark for this transaction.

What was the EV/EBITDA of EFRONT when it was acquired by BRIDGEPOINT?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for EFRONT is in the range of 10x - 18x. For comparison, the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector currently shows an average EBITDA multiple of 13.3x. Join our community for free to access full valuation data and industry trends.

When was EFRONT acquired by BRIDGEPOINT?

EFRONT was acquired by BRIDGEPOINT in 2015.

What was the revenue of EFRONT at the time of the deal?

The revenue of EFRONT at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 50M - 100M EUR. Register for free to access the full transaction report and exact valuation multiples.

What was the EBITDA of EFRONT during the acquisition?

EFRONT's EBITDA is estimated to be in the range of 10M - 30M EUR. Join our community for free to access complete and exact deal data.

What is Enterprise Value (EV)?

Enterprise Value (EV) is a measure of a company's total value, often used as a more comprehensive alternative to equity market capitalization. EV includes in its calculation the market capitalization of a company but also short-term and long-term debt as well as any cash on the company's balance sheet.

What is the EV/EBITDA multiple and why is it used?

The EV/EBITDA multiple is a financial ratio that compares a company's Enterprise Value (EV) to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA). It is widely used in M&A and valuation because it allows for comparisons between companies with different capital structures and provides a clear view of operational profitability.

How is the data for the EFRONT acquisition sourced and is it reliable?

Mynth data is contributed by a professional community of M&A and Private Equity experts. Each transaction, including the EFRONT deal, is systematically cross-verified by our team using private deal documents and official sources. You can also find the official press release for this transaction here: https://www.franciscopartners.com/media/bridgepoint-acquires-business-software-solutions-provider-efront

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01/2015

EFRONT

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BRIDGEPOINT

FRANCE Software / Industry-Specific Software / Financial Services / Banking EV 300M - 700M EUR

EFRONT acquired by BRIDGEPOINT

FRANCE Software / Industry-Specific Software / Financial Services / Banking EV 300M - 700M EUR

Context

Bridgepoint has acquired a majority stake in eFront from Francisco Partners, a technology-focused private equity firm, in a secondary buy-out valued at €300 million. Bridgepoint emerged as the winner in a competitive auction process managed by Barclays Capital, outbidding several major private equity firms including Permira, Astorg, TPG Capital, and Silver Lake. This transaction follows eFront's successful private-to-public-to-private journey, having listed on Alternext Paris in 2006 before being taken private by Francisco Partners in 2011. The acquisition is supported by a significant debt package totaling approximately €110 million, provided by a syndicate including Babson Capital, ING, HSBC, and Bank of Ireland. The strategic rationale focuses on scaling eFront's vertically integrated software platform to meet the growing demand for transparency and sophisticated reporting in the global private equity and real estate sectors.

EFRONT, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2014, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, representing a LOGIN to the average currently observed in the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector (13.3x).

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Target

Founded in 1999, eFront is a leading global provider of specialized software solutions for the financial services industry, with a primary focus on alternative investments and enterprise risk management. The company’s comprehensive product suite covers the entire investment lifecycle, including front-office tools (CRM, fundraising, pipeline monitoring), middle-office solutions (portfolio monitoring, investor portals), and back-office functions (fund administration and accounting). eFront serves over 700 institutional customers and 100,000 users across 40 countries, including major private equity firms, real estate investors, banks, and insurance companies. Its business model relies on high-value software subscriptions fueled by the increasing regulatory burden and the institutionalization of alternative asset classes.

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Date	Acquirer	Target	Country	Sector	Deal Context
05/2019	BLACKROCK	EFRONT	FRANCE	Software	Founded in 1999, eFront is a leading global provider of specialized software solutions for the financial services industry, with a primary focus on alternative investments and enterprise risk management. The company’s comprehensive product suite covers the entire investment lifecycle, including front-office tools (CRM, fundraising, pipeline monitoring), middle-office solutions (portfolio monitoring, investor portals), and back-office functions (fund administration and accounting). eFront serves over 700 institutional customers and 100,000 users across 40 countries, including major private equity firms, real estate investors, banks, and insurance companies. Its business model relies on high-value software subscriptions fueled by the increasing regulatory burden and the institutionalization of alternative asset classes.

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Valuation range: EV 300M - 700M EUR

Revenue range: 50M - 100M EUR

EBITDA range: 10M - 30M EUR

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Target: efront

Acquirer: bridgepoint