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05/2024

LUMAPPS acquired by BRIDGEPOINT

FRANCE Software / Collaboration & Productivity EV 500M - 1.5b USD

Context

Bridgepoint, through its Bridgepoint Europe VII fund, has announced a majority strategic investment in LumApps, the leading French provider of next-generation SaaS intranets. The transaction facilitates the exit of previous backers including Goldman Sachs Alternatives, Eurazeo Growth, Bpifrance, and IRIS. The founders and management team will remain heavily invested in the company.

LUMAPPS, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2024, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , a level to compare with the average currently observed in the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector (14.5x).

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Target

LumApps operates as a specialized software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider focused on enterprise internal communications and employee engagement. The company's commercial business model centers on a recurring, subscription-based licensing structure, delivering an integrated digital workplace platform tailored for large-scale corporate enterprises and multi-site organizations. The cloud-native system serves as a centralized hub that aggregates internal corporate broadcasting, corporate knowledge bases, and collaborative social networks.

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Valuation range: EV 500M - 1.5b USD

Revenue range: 50M - 100M USD

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Target: lumapps

Acquirer: bridgepoint