TOMRA takes majority stake in C-TRACE

Sogelink announced the acquisition of Netisys, marking its fifth acquisition in two years and the first major build-up since CVC's entry. This transaction strengthens Sogelink's offering for public and parapublic actors by integrating specialized tools for managing road, rail, and port infrastructures. The deal aligns with a strategy to cover the full asset lifecycle, specifically focusing on maintenance and sustainability. Netisys founders join the group, which also gains a strategic footprint in the Sophia-Antipolis technology park

TopSolid completed its fifth LBO since 2005, welcoming Credit Mutuel Equity as a new minority reference shareholder. Historical partners Bpifrance and IRDI chose to reinvest, while Siparex (shareholder since 2018) exited. The transaction allows the management team—comprising two generations of executives—to retain majority control (>60%), with the younger generation significantly strengthening their equity position. The deal is supported by senior debt with a leverage ratio below 3.0x EBITDA. The strategic goal is to reach EUR100M in revenue by 2029 while remaining an independent French player

Vertiseit acquired 100% of the outstanding shares in Visual Art. This transformative transaction significantly expands Vertiseit's global footprint, particularly in the Nordics, UK, and North America, while increasing its total Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) by over 40% to SEK 254 million. A key component of the deal was the entry of Bonnier Capital as the new lead shareholder in Vertiseit, holding a 17.7% stake. Visual Art will continue to operate as an independent brand within the group, focusing on technical synergies between its Azure-based software and Vertiseit's IXM Grid back-end

On October 28, 2024, Sesa S.p.A., through its subsidiary Var Group, finalized a binding agreement to acquire a 55% majority stake in SMART Engineering GmbH, a specialized provider of CAE software and engineering simulation services. This transaction represents a strategic expansion of the Var Industries business unit, reinforcing the acquirer's capabilities in the high-growth engineering and industrial design software sector. By incorporating the target's specialized know-how in FEM and CFD calculations, Sesa aims to further consolidate its position as a primary digital transformation partner for manufacturing enterprises across Europe

Bonnier Capital significantly increased its stake in Vertiseit to become the company’s largest shareholder, holding approximately 18% of the capital. This strategic investment served as the primary financing engine for Vertiseit’s simultaneous acquisition of its competitor, Visual Art. By enabling this "Buy-and-Build" transaction, Bonnier Capital transformed Vertiseit from a high-growth SaaS specialist into a dominant European Adtech platform with a consolidated revenue of nearly SEK 700 million

Lacour Group has successfully completed the 100% acquisition of the UK-based software developer Dragon2000, marking its first major international expansion since the 2023 Carlyle LBO. The transaction was funded through a combination of existing cash reserves and CAPEX facilities provided by Capza. This acquisition is a strategic milestone that secures Lacour’s entry into the dynamic British automotive market, adding 1,000 UK clients and €10 million in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) to the group’s perimeter

Carasent ASA has completed the acquisition of Data-Al GmbH, a German EHR software provider, marking Carasent's entry into the German private clinic market. The transaction was announced in a regulatory press release on 28 October 2024 and follows a year‑long evaluation process that identified Data-Al as a suitable partner for market expansion. Data-Al continues to operate under its existing brand while integrating into Carasent's broader portfolio. The acquisition aligns with Carasent's strategy to broaden its geographic reach and augment its product suite with a proven German‑market solution

Squarespace has been acquired by Permira in an all‑cash transaction that concludes the company’s transition from public to private ownership. The acquisition follows a structured process involving a special committee of the Squarespace board, financial advisors, and legal counsel, and it results in the removal of the company’s shares from the New York Stock Exchange. The deal was financed through a combination of equity contributions from Permira’s funds and senior debt arranged by a consortium of lenders, with the founder retaining a majority equity stake and continuing in his executive roles

Sagard NewGen has announced the acquisition of FuturMaster, a premier SaaS provider specializing in Supply Chain Planning and Revenue Growth Management (RGM). Sagard NewGen becomes the majority shareholder, succeeding the founder, Bo Zhou, who exits the business. The current management team and Cathay Capital, an investor since 2020, are both reinvesting in this new growth cycle.

In October 2024, Vaisala announced the acquisition of Nevis Technology to bolster its offerings in the offshore wind market and accelerate its growth in sectors related to the energy transition. This strategic move enables the Finnish group to enhance its portfolio of solutions by combining its measurement and meteorological intelligence technologies with Nevis Technology's software and monitoring systems. The acquisition is in line with Vaisala's goal of providing a more comprehensive suite of solutions that cater to the operational needs of offshore infrastructure operators