STID acquired by CAPITAL CROISSANCE
Context
STid opened its capital to the private equity fund Capital Croissance through a capital increase to fund its ambitious international expansion plan. The management team retains control. The fresh capital aims to accelerate deployment in North America and the Middle East, and to support continued R&D investment in high-security architectures. This move comes as the company experiences strong double-digit growth.
STID, which reported an EBITDA margin of [members only] in 2023, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of [members only], to compare with the average currently observed in the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector (14.6x).
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Target
STid is a leading French manufacturer specializing in high-security contactless identification solutions. The company designs and produces secure access control readers, hands-free identification systems, and vehicle tracking solutions using RFID, NFC, and Bluetooth® technologies. Recognized for its "open technology" approach and First Line of Defense certification (ANSSI), STid serves high-sensitivity clients in government, defense, and corporate sectors.
Ent. Value
€50–150M
Equity Value
[members only]
Multiples
EV / Revenue
1x–3x
EV / EBITDA
[members only]
EV / EBIT
[members only]
Historical Financials (EUR)
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Valuation range: EV €50–150M
Revenue range: €10–30M
EV/Revenue range: 1x - 3x
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Acquirer: capital croissance