Arkea Capital acquired a 20% stake in Bartolac, marking the first time the family-owned group has opened its capital to an outside investor. The transaction facilitates the financial exit of the founding generation while supporting the second generation (Planeix family). The capital injection is intended to accelerate organic growth (targeting 7-12% annually) and fund strategic acquisitions in Europe and Asia.

This transaction is part of the Industry & Manufacturing industry, which currently tracks an average EBITDA multiple of 10.5x since the beginning of 2026, 3.1% increase compared to 2025. This data is based on contribution from our growing community, composed of M&A and Private Equity professionals, and has been verified by our team to ensure its accuracy.