HG CAPITAL takes majority stake in TEAMSYSTEM
Context
European sector-focused private equity firm HgCapital has reached a definitive agreement to acquire a majority controlling stake in Italian software provider TeamSystem SpA. The buyout is being executed on behalf of the sponsor's client base, which includes the listed investment vehicle HgCapital Trust plc. The transaction is officially anticipated to reach completion on September 30, 2010. For the acquirer HgCapital, which has proactively tracked the target's trajectory since 2004, the acquisition extends a proven thematic investment strategy targeting the regulatory-driven SMB software market. TeamSystem marks HgCapital’s fifth capital deployment in this specific European sub-sector, following historical investments in Iris, Addison, Computer Software Group, and Visma. Headquartered in Pesaro and established in 1979, the target operates as Italy’s top provider of daily-use, business-critical applications for accountants and SMBs, boasting a highly diversified base of over 80,000 customers. The post-closing commercial roadmap focuses on leveraging the company's predictable, subscription-heavy business model to drive long-term value creation through sustained organic growth and selective add-on acquisitions.
It is worth noting that the fund Bain Capital took control of Teamsystem through an LBO in 2004.
TEAMSYSTEM, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2010, 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 (14.4x).
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Target
TeamSystem, founded in 1979, is an Italian company based in Pesaro, specializing in software solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and professionals, including accountants, lawyers, and social consultants. The company offers a comprehensive suite of critical applications, encompassing integrated management systems, accounting, financial technologies, and advanced automation tools powered by artificial intelligence. Historically focused on the Italian market, TeamSystem has recently expanded its geographic footprint to support the digital transformation of economic players in Italy and Spain. The company's business model is built on proprietary cloud platforms, generating predictable and recurring revenue streams. TeamSystem currently supports a customer base of approximately 1.8 million clients, driven by a sustained external growth dynamic aimed at consolidating a fragmented market and integrating new professional verticals. Operating in an accelerated digital transformation context, the company provides integrated solutions for electronic invoice management, digital payments, and resource planning, ensuring compliance and efficiency across various industrial verticals. TeamSystem is now expanding across Europe, acquiring local leaders in markets undergoing regulatory changes, while exporting a scalable business model and proprietary technological frameworks.
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Other operations with TEAMSYSTEM
| Date | Acquirer | Target | Country | Sector | Deal Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/2026 | TEAMSYSTEM | ACD | FRANCE | Software | TeamSystem, a leading digital platform backed by Hellman & Friedman, Silver Lake, and CapitalG, has successfully finalized the acquisition of ACD in France. This strategic move represents the fourth transaction of the group in 2026, marking a significant acceleration of its international expansion strategy |
| 10/2025 | TEAMSYSTEM | SELLSY | FRANCE | Software | PSG Equity has divested its majority stake in Sellsy, a French SaaS company, to Italian firm TeamSystem after a three-year holding period. This transaction marks the exit of PSG Equity and the entry of a new shareholder, TeamSystem, which aims to expand its offerings internationally, particularly in Europe |
| 05/2023 | SILVER LAKE | TEAMSYSTEM | ITALY | Software | Technology investment firm Silver Lake has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a significant minority equity stake in software provider TeamSystem. Following the completion of the transaction, which remains subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals, Hellman & Friedman (H&F) will retain its position as the controlling majority shareholder |
| 12/2015 | HELLMAN & FRIEDMAN | TEAMSYSTEM | ITALY | Software | Private equity firm Hellman & Friedman (H&F) has entered into an agreement to acquire a controlling equity interest in Italian software provider TeamSystem from an exiting investor group comprising HgCapital, Bain Capital, and ICG |
| 04/2014 | TEAMSYSTEM | 24ORE SOFTWARE | ITALY | Software | TeamSystem, a leading Italian management software provider backed by private equity sponsor HgCapital, has executed an agreement to acquire 24OreSoftware, the dedicated software division of publishing conglomerate Gruppo Sole 24 Ore |
| 12/2004 | BAIN CAPITAL | TEAMSYSTEM | ITALY | Software | Private equity firm Bain Capital has completed the buyout of Italian software provider TeamSystem. The transaction was executed through a secondary buyout from exiting private equity sponsor Palamon, establishing Bain Capital's initial controlling ownership stake in the business |
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Valuation range: EV 500M - 1.5b EUR
EBITDA range: 50M - 100M EUR
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Target: teamsystem
Acquirer: hg capital