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GROUPE CDS

Acquired by

ANDERA PARTNERS

FRANCE Media & Internet EV [100m EUR - 500m EUR] 02/2025

Target

GROUPE CDS

Acquirer

ANDERA PARTNERS

Context

Andera Partners acquires a majority stake in CDS Groupe, the French champion of business hotel booking solutions. This secondary LBO marks the exit of historical investors Siparex and Bpifrance. Ziad Minkara, the CEO, remains at the helm. With Andera's backing, CDS aims to accelerate its international expansion (particularly in Europe, targeting Italy and Germany) and potentially pursue new acquisitions to consolidate the fragmented business travel market.

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This transaction is part of the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) industry, which currently tracks an average EBITDA multiple of 13.1x since the beginning of 2026, 4.7% decrease 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.

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Target

The French leader in the Hotel Booking Tool (HBT) market for business travel. Led by Ziad Minkara, the platform connects corporate clients and travel agencies with a vast inventory of hotels. It simplifies booking, payment, and invoicing processes. The group has grown significantly, notably through the acquisition of Rydoo's travel division in 2022.

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