PENNYLANE
Acquired by
TCV
PENNYLANE acquired by TCV
Target
PENNYLANE
Acquirer
TCV
Context
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.
The transaction values PENNYLANE at an EV/Revenue multiple of LOGIN.
This transaction is part of the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) industry, which currently tracks an average EBITDA multiple of 13.6x since the beginning of 2026, 4.1% 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
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
| Date | Acquirer | Target | Country | Sector | Deal Context |
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| 04/2025 | MERITECH CAPITAL PARTNERS / CAPITALG | PENNYLANE | FRANCE | ERP, HR & Finance | 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. |
| 04/2025 | MERITECH CAPITAL PARTNERS / CAPITALG | PENNYLANE | FRANCE | ERP, HR & Finance | 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. |
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