At what enterprise value was PENNYLANE acquired in 2026?

During the acquisition of PENNYLANE by TCV in 2026, the company was valued at an estimated revenue multiple of Above 20x. The transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 3b - 100b EUR. By registering for free, you get access to complete and exact transaction details including enterprise value, revenue, and EBITDA. Additionally, our database shows that the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) industry currently tracks an average EBITDA multiple of 14.5x, providing a valuable benchmark for this transaction.

What was the EV/EBITDA of PENNYLANE when it was acquired by TCV?

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When was PENNYLANE acquired by TCV?

PENNYLANE was acquired by TCV in 2026.

What was the revenue of PENNYLANE at the time of the deal?

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What is Enterprise Value (EV)?

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What is the EV/EBITDA multiple and why is it used?

The EV/EBITDA multiple is a financial ratio that compares a company's Enterprise Value (EV) to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA). It is widely used in M&A and valuation because it allows for comparisons between companies with different capital structures and provides a clear view of operational profitability.

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01/2026

PENNYLANE acquired by TCV

FRANCE Software / ERP, HR & Finance EV 3b - 100b EUR

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.

It is worth noting that the fund Meritech Capital Partners / Capitalg took control of Pennylane through an LBO in 2025.

PENNYLANE, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2026, 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

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

List of similar M&A transactions (Date, Acquirer, Target, Country, Sub-sector)
Date	Acquirer	Target	Country	Sector
04/2025	MERITECH CAPITAL PARTNERS / CAPITALG	PENNYLANE	FRANCE	ERP, HR & Finance

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Valuation range: EV 3b - 100b EUR

Revenue range: 100M - 200M EUR

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Target: pennylane

Acquirer: tcv