JVS GROUP
Acquired by
CAPZA
JVS GROUP acquired by CAPZA
Context
Following a competitive process led by Oaklins, JVS Group completed its fourth LBO, marking the exit of Parquest, which had been an investor since 2020. Capza invested over €55m (primarily through mezzanine debt and bond tools), while Bpifrance reinvested €6m. Together, the financial investors hold approximately 20% of the capital, leaving nearly 80% of the equity in the hands of a team of 12 managers. This "relution" operation allows the management to significantly increase its control. The transaction is supported by senior debt from the company's historical banking pool. The primary objective is to move to a "higher gear" in external growth, targeting software publishers with functional synergies to consolidate JVS’s strategic position with French municipalities.
JVS GROUP, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2024, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, representing a level LOGIN the average currently observed in the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector (13.3x).
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Target
JVS Group is a specialized software editor providing management suites for French local public authorities and town halls. The company’s business model focuses on digitizing administrative functions, infrastructure management (energy, water), and Citizen Relationship Management (CRM). Its value proposition centers on offering a localized, comprehensive ecosystem of digital services that streamline the interactions between city councils and citizens. Strategically, JVS has transitioned toward a SaaS-based model and expanded its portfolio through an active buy-and-build strategy, targeting niche segments like childcare services (Be Attractive) and field service management (Sistec). As of 2019, the group employed 300 staff and served a growing market driven by the public sector's digital transformation.
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Other operations with JVS GROUP
| Date | Acquirer | Target | Country | Sector | Deal Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/2020 | PARQUEST CAPITAL / BPIFRANCE | JVS GROUP | FRANCE | Software | JVS Group is a specialized software editor providing management suites for French local public authorities and town halls. The company’s business model focuses on digitizing administrative functions, infrastructure management (energy, water), and Citizen Relationship Management (CRM). Its value proposition centers on offering a localized, comprehensive ecosystem of digital services that streamline the interactions between city councils and citizens. Strategically, JVS has transitioned toward a SaaS-based model and expanded its portfolio through an active buy-and-build strategy, targeting niche segments like childcare services (Be Attractive) and field service management (Sistec). As of 2019, the group employed 300 staff and served a growing market driven by the public sector's digital transformation. |
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Valuation range: EV 100M - 350M EUR
Revenue range: 25M - 50M EUR
EBITDA range: 5M - 25M EUR
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Acquirer: capza