SNOWLEADER acquired by 123 IM
Context
Snowleader raised EUR15 million in a new funding round led by 123 Investment Managers, with participation from historic banking partners (Credit Agricole des Savoie via Oxygene and Bpifrance). This capital injection is designed to support a massive industrial scaling project. Specifically, the funds will finance the construction of a new 25,000 sqm automated logistics center in Le Versoud (near Grenoble) to triple shipping capacity. Additionally, the roadmap includes accelerating international sales (aiming for 40% export) and expanding the physical retail network in strategic European cities.
As a reminder, the company had previously received an investment from 123 Im in 2020.
SNOWLEADER, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2023, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, a level to compare with the average currently observed in the Retail & Consumer sector (11.3x).
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Target
Snowleader is a dynamic French retailer specializing in outdoor sports gear and apparel. Based in Annecy, the company was founded to serve outdoor enthusiasts, offering a carefully curated selection of equipment and clothing for activities like skiing, snowboarding, hiking, trail running, and mountaineering.
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Other operations with SNOWLEADER
| Date | Acquirer | Target | Country | Sector | Deal Context |
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| 01/2020 | 123 IM | SNOWLEADER | FRANCE | Retail | Eleven years after its founding in Annecy, the outdoor sports retailer Snowleader reports nearly EUR35 million in sales, with 40% coming from international markets. To support its growth (38% in 2019), the company raised EUR10 million from 123 IM, BNP Paribas Developpement, and Sofimac Regions. A minority portion of this funding allows for the exit of some shareholders who had invested EUR2.5 million at the end of 2015—namely Turenne CP, Bpi, and Expansinvest. |
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Revenue range: 50M - 100M EUR
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Target: snowleader
Acquirer: 123 im