At what enterprise value was GROUPE CAP VERT acquired in 2022?

During the acquisition of GROUPE CAP VERT by AMBIENTA in 2022, 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 100M - 350M 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 Business Services industry currently tracks an average EBITDA multiple of 11.1x, providing a valuable benchmark for this transaction.

What was the EV/EBITDA of GROUPE CAP VERT when it was acquired by AMBIENTA?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for GROUPE CAP VERT is in the range of 10x - 18x. For comparison, the Business Services sector currently shows an average EBITDA multiple of 11.1x. Join our community for free to access full valuation data and industry trends.

When was GROUPE CAP VERT acquired by AMBIENTA?

GROUPE CAP VERT was acquired by AMBIENTA in 2022.

What was the revenue of GROUPE CAP VERT at the time of the deal?

The revenue of GROUPE CAP VERT 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 GROUPE CAP VERT during the acquisition?

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01/2022

GROUPE CAP VERT acquired by AMBIENTA

FRANCE Facility Management / Maintenance / Landscaping EV 100M - 350M EUR

Context

Ambienta has acquired a majority stake (~60%) in Groupe Cap Vert, taking over control from the family office Evolem. This transaction was executed off-market following a pre-emptive approach by Ambienta, interrupting Evolem's ownership after only 18 months. During this short holding period, the group successfully completed nine build-up acquisitions, significantly expanding its geographical footprint into the South-West and Loire Valley regions of France. Ambienta intends to support the management's continued consolidation strategy to create a national champion in urban green space management.

It is worth noting that the fund Calcium Capital took control of Groupe Cap Vert through an LBO in 2015.

GROUPE CAP VERT, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2022, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, representing a LOGIN to the average currently observed in the Business Services sector (11.1x).

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Target

Cap Vert is a French group specializing in the management of tree and vegetation assets, as well as technical services related to green spaces and infrastructure. The company's offering is built around several complementary business lines, including urban and peri-urban tree pruning, vegetation management near critical infrastructure such as rail, electrical, and highway networks, ecological engineering, landscape design and maintenance, and irrigation and fountain systems. Cap Vert supports a client base comprising local authorities, infrastructure managers, and private companies through recurring contracts focused on the management, maintenance, and preservation of vegetated areas. With a network of numerous agencies covering the French territory, the group can intervene locally while mobilizing specialized expertise at a national level. Cap Vert's business model is based on a multi-specialist organization that combines niche technical expertise with a strategy of integrating regional companies. The group also develops innovative environmental management solutions, such as digital mapping of tree assets, radar-based root inspection, and the use of drones for certain technical interventions.

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List of similar M&A transactions (Date, Acquirer, Target, Country, Sector, Deal Context)
Date	Acquirer	Target	Country	Sector	Deal Context
06/2026	GIMV	GROUPE CAP VERT	FRANCE	Facility Management	Cap Vert has completed its fifth leveraged buyout (LBO) with the entry of Gimv as the new majority shareholder, replacing Ambienta, alongside President Eric Girot, the management team, and employees who are reinvesting in the transaction. The sale process, led by Amala Partners, generated significant market interest, with multiple indicative offers and a second round that included only private equity funds. This transaction aims to support a new phase of development focused on accelerating organic growth, strengthening the group's technical expertise, and pursuing an active external growth strategy
03/2015	CALCIUM CAPITAL	GROUPE CAP VERT	FRANCE	Facility Management	The acquisition of Cap Vert by Calcium Capital marks a significant milestone in the company's history, as it seeks to accelerate its growth and expansion plans. With the support of its new sponsor, Cap Vert aims to relaunch its geographic deployment across France, both through organic growth and external acquisitions. The company's strategic objectives are centered around strengthening its position in the private sector client market, while also expanding its service offerings to meet the evolving needs of its customers

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Valuation range: EV 100M - 350M EUR

Revenue range: 50M - 100M EUR

EBITDA range: 5M - 25M EUR

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Target: groupe cap vert

Acquirer: ambienta