LAFRETO OUTDOOR (GLISS SHOP)
Acquired by
SOCIETE GENERALE CAPITAL PARTENAIRES
LAFRETO OUTDOOR (GLISS SHOP) acquired by SOCIETE GENERALE CAPITAL PARTENAIRES
Target
LAFRETO OUTDOOR (GLISS SHOP)
Acquirer
SOCIETE GENERALE CAPITAL PARTENAIRES
Context
Societe Generale Capital Partenaires (SGCP) invested EUR1.5 million into the holding company of Groupe LAFRETO. This capital injection is strategically aimed at reducing the group's seasonality exposure. Historically dominant in winter sports, the group has set a target to balance its revenue stream to a 50/50 split between winter and summer activities (leveraging its Golf and Water Sports divisions). The funds will also accelerate international expansion—currently, only the Glisshop brand has a significant footprint outside France (35% of sales) in markets like the UK, Germany, and Spain. Furthermore, the investment supports a recruitment plan for 20 positions and potential future external growth operations.
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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
Founded in 1997 and headquartered near Clermont-Ferrand, Groupe LAFRETO is a historical pioneer in the French specialized sports e-commerce market. Originally a family business, it has grown into a European player operating a "phygital" model that combines online retail with physical expertise. The group manages three distinct vertical platforms: 'Glisshop' (winter sports equipment with over 250 brands and 10,000 products), 'Monsieurgolf' (golf equipment and apparel), and 'Glisse-Proshop' (water sports gear, acquired in 2021).
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