At what enterprise value was HIPTO acquired in 2026?

During the acquisition of HIPTO by FOUNDERS in 2026, 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 10M - 30M 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 TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) industry currently tracks an average EBITDA multiple of 14.8x, providing a valuable benchmark for this transaction.

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. For comparison, the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector currently shows an average EBITDA multiple of 14.8x. Join our community for free to access full valuation data and industry trends.

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. Register for free to access the full transaction report and exact valuation multiples.

What was the EBITDA of HIPTO during the acquisition?

HIPTO's EBITDA is estimated to be in the range of 0M - 5M EUR. Join our community for free to access complete and exact deal data.

What is Enterprise Value (EV)?

Enterprise Value (EV) is a measure of a company's total value, often used as a more comprehensive alternative to equity market capitalization. EV includes in its calculation the market capitalization of a company but also short-term and long-term debt as well as any cash on the company's balance sheet.

What is the EV/EBITDA multiple and why is it used?

The EV/EBITDA multiple is a financial ratio that compares a company's Enterprise Value (EV) to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA). It is widely used in M&A and valuation because it allows for comparisons between companies with different capital structures and provides a clear view of operational profitability.

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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 LOGIN in 2025, 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 (14.8x).

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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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