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PENNYLANE

Acquired by

MERITECH CAPITAL PARTNERS / CAPITALG

FRANCE Software / ERP, HR & Finance EV 1b EUR - 100b EUR 04/2025

Target

PENNYLANE

Acquirer

MERITECH CAPITAL PARTNERS / CAPITALG

Context

Pennylane has raised €75 million in a Series D funding round. The round was led by new US-based investors Meritech Capital Partners and CapitalG (Alphabet), joining existing backers including Sequoia, DST Global, and Partech. The strategic rationale for this capital injection is to prepare for the mandatory electronic invoicing reform in France, currently scheduled for late 2026/2027. This regulatory shift represents a massive market opportunity as 6 million French companies must select a certified invoicing provider. Pennylane plans to use the funds to double its workforce to 800 employees (with 50% in R&D), intensify marketing efforts, and pursue strategic external growth, following its 2024 acquisition of Billy. The founders retain governance control while steering the company toward a target of exceeding €100 million in revenue by the end of 2025.

PENNYLANE, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2025, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, a level to compare with the average currently observed in the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector (13.4x).

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Target

The first all-in-one financial and accounting operating system for SMEs and their accountants. Pennylane combines a full production tool for accountants with a financial management interface for business owners, enabling real-time collaboration and financial visibility.

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Other operations with PENNYLANE

DateAcquirerTargetCountrySectorDeal Context
01/2026TCVPENNYLANEFRANCESoftware

Pennylane raised EUR175M in a Series E funding round led by TCV and Blackstone. This round valued the company at approx. EUREUR3.5B. The funds are earmarked for product innovation (notably AI features) and accelerating market penetration among accounting firms.

REFERENCES

Authors: mynth contributor (mynth data is contributed by M&A / PE professionals and systematically cross-verified with private deal documents and official press releases).

Press release: view release

Target: pennylane

Acquirer: meritech capital partners / capitalg