HIPTO has been 100% owned by FOUNDERS since January 2026.

At what enterprise value was HIPTO acquired in 2026?

During the acquisition of HIPTO by FOUNDERS in 2026, the transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 10M - 30M EUR.

What was the EV/EBITDA of HIPTO when it was acquired by FOUNDERS?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for HIPTO is in the range of 10x - 18x.

When was HIPTO acquired by FOUNDERS?

HIPTO was acquired by FOUNDERS in 2026.

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

The revenue of HIPTO at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 25M - 50M EUR.

What was the EBITDA of HIPTO during the acquisition?

HIPTO's EBITDA is estimated to be in the range of 0M - 5M EUR.

How is the data for the HIPTO 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 HIPTO 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://capitalfinance.lesechos.fr/deals/lbo/hipto-repris-par-ses-dirigeants-pour-pres-de-20-meur-2211083

What is the average EV/EBITDA multiple for the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector in 2026?

The average EV/EBITDA multiple for the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector in 2026 is 15.1x.

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01/2026

HIPTO acquired by FOUNDERS

FRANCE Software / MarTech EV 10M - 30M EUR

Context

The founders of Hipto bought back their independence from Olyn (Gimv-backed holding). The transaction values Hipto at ~EUR20M. Concurrently, Hipto completed its first build-up by acquiring Zone ADSL&Fibre, a telecom comparison platform. The goal is to reach EUR100M in revenue within 2 years by shifting value toward intentional and qualified leads in a post-cold calling era.

HIPTO, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2025, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , representing a to the average currently observed in the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector (15.1x).

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Target

A leading European MarTech specialized in "conversational lead generation." Hipto uses proprietary technology to capture high-intent leads on social media and qualify them for major brands across various sectors (Insurance, Energy, Telecoms).

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Valuation range: EV 10M - 30M EUR

Revenue range: 25M - 50M EUR

EBITDA range: 0M - 5M EUR

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