Bridgepoint & Polaris Private Equity take majority stake in Pdsvision Group
Context
A consortium consisting of Bridgepoint and Polaris Private Equity has reached a definitive agreement to acquire PDSVISION from the CapMan Buyout XI Fund. This transaction represents a successful exit for the seller, who invested in 2020 as the inaugural deal of its eleventh fund. During the holding period, the target underwent a massive international transformation, expanding from a Nordic-focused organization into a global player with a footprint in 15 countries. The strategic growth was fueled by a combination of robust organic performance and aggressive add-on acquisitions, supported by financing partner CORDET. The new majority owners intend to build upon the established foundation to further accelerate the target’s international journey and deliver enhanced value to its global manufacturing customer base. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and is expected to close in the first half of 2026.
Pdsvision Group, which reported an EBITDA margin of [members only] in 2025, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of [members only].
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Target
PDSVISION is a global leading provider of software solutions and services for product design (CAD), systems engineering, simulation (CAE), and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM). The company’s business model centers on partnering with world-class software developers (notably PTC) to deliver end-to-end digital transformation tools to manufacturing and product development companies. PDSVISION provides the critical digital thread that allows industrial clients to manage a product from initial concept through engineering and maintenance. With operations spanning 15 countries, the group has evolved from a Nordic specialist into a global platform, with over 75% of its business generated internationally. Its value proposition is built on deep technical expertise, helping clients improve operational efficiency, reduce time-to-market, and manage complex engineering data across the entire product lifecycle.
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Historical Financials (SEK)
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| Date | Acquirer | Target | Country | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/2026 | BRIDGEPOINT | KAYNE ANDERSON REAL ESTATE | UNITED STATES | Wealth & Asset Management |
| 06/2026 | BRIDGEPOINT | OBAGI MEDICAL | UNITED STATES | Generics / Labs |
| 01/2026 | BRIDGEPOINT | INTERPATH | UNITED KINGDOM | Accounting & Audit |
| 07/2025 | BRIDGEPOINT | HANSEATIC BROKING CENTER (HBC) | GERMANY | Brokerage |
| 07/2025 | BRIDGEPOINT | MYDENTIST | UNITED KINGDOM | Dental Centers |
| 06/2025 | BRIDGEPOINT | NMI GROUP | NETHERLANDS | TIC (Testing, Inspection, Certification) |
| 06/2025 | BRIDGEPOINT | ARGON & CO | FRANCE | Strategy & Management |
| 05/2024 | BRIDGEPOINT | LUMAPPS | FRANCE | Collaboration & Productivity |
| 04/2024 | BRIDGEPOINT | EVORIEL | FRANCE | Property Management |
| 03/2023 | BRIDGEPOINT | MONICA VINADER | UNITED KINGDOM | Watches & Jewelry |
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Revenue range: REV SEK 1–10bn
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