mynth
04/2025

WELOTEC acquired by WESTERMO

GERMANY Hardware & Electronics / IT Equipment / IoT & Connected Objects EV 20M - 50M EUR

Context

Westermo has acquired Welotec to bolster its capabilities in industrial networks and cutting-edge computing solutions for critical infrastructure. The strategic move aims to combine the complementary expertise of both companies: Westermo's robust industrial communication solutions and Welotec's edge computing technologies. The goal is to provide more integrated solutions for the digitalization of energy and industrial infrastructure, particularly in the automation of electrical substations and production environments. By joining forces, the two companies can now cover both system connectivity and local data processing, two essential building blocks of modern industrial architectures. The acquisition also supports Westermo's international expansion by strengthening its access to European industrial customers and broadening its portfolio of solutions in cybersecurity, edge-to-cloud, and automation. Furthermore, the integration of Welotec is expected to enable the establishment of a dedicated edge computing center of excellence in Germany, while accelerating the development of joint solutions for the energy and industrial manufacturing sectors.

WELOTEC, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2024, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, a level to compare with the average currently observed in the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector (14.2x).

Note that 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.

-> Deep-dive in TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) market trends

Target

Welotec is a German technology company specializing in industrial computing and connectivity solutions for critical environments. The company develops edge computing systems, industrial gateways, and secure communication solutions that connect machines, infrastructure, and control systems. Welotec's business is primarily focused on two key areas: industrial edge computing, which enables data processing at the edge, closest to the equipment, and secure industrial communication infrastructure, used to connect remote sites and automation systems in the energy and manufacturing sectors. The company's client base comprises mainly energy operators, machine tool manufacturers, system integrators, and industrial equipment suppliers. Welotec has a strong presence in use cases related to electrical substations, industrial automation, and distributed data architectures.

Ent. Value

LOGIN

Equity Value

LOGIN

Multiples

EV / Revenue

LOGIN

EV / EBITDA

LOGIN

EV / EBIT

LOGIN

Historical Financials (EUR)

Year
Rev
EBITDA
EBIT
2024
LOGIN
LOGIN
LOGIN
2023
LOGIN
LOGIN
LOGIN

Similar deals in TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom)

List of similar M&A transactions (Date, Acquirer, Target, Country, Sector, Deal Context)
DateAcquirerTargetCountrySectorDeal Context
07/2025NAZCA CAPITALTELTRONICSPAINHardware & Electronics

Nazca Capital has acquired 100% of the capital of Teltronic from a subsidiary of the Chinese multinational Hytera Communications. This transaction marks the inaugural investment for Nazca's new fund, the Fondo Nazca Aeroespacial y Defensa INNVIERTE I FCR. The acquisition is strategically positioned to reinforce European technological sovereignty in the critical communications sector. By bringing Teltronic under Spanish ownership, the deal aims to provide Spanish and European defense and interior ministries with a trusted, sovereign technology provider, thereby reducing dependence on non-European entities for tactical military and national security communications. The investment from Nazca is intended to accelerate Teltronic's growth trajectory, both organically and through future acquisitions. The company's management team, led by its CEO, has backed the transaction, viewing it as an endorsement of their innovation-focused strategy. Key growth areas targeted post-acquisition include the public safety and mass passenger transportation markets, alongside a strategic entry into the defense sector, leveraging the company's dual-use technological capabilities.

06/2025TRITON PARTNERSKEENFINITYGERMANYHardware & Electronics

Triton acquired the product business of Bosch Security and Safety Systems for an estimated ~EUR700m ($725m). The deal separates the product manufacturing business (now Keenfinity) from Bosch's system integration business (which Bosch retained). The new entity will rebrand its portfolio over time: Video products to "IQSIGHT" and Intrusion/Access to "Radionix", under the Keenfinity corporate umbrella.

01/2025DISCOVERIE GROUPBURSTER GROUPGERMANYHardware & Electronics

discoverIE Group plc has finalized the acquisition of Burster Group, a maneuver designed to fundamentally strengthen the group’s Sensing & Connectivity division. The strategic rationale for this transaction centers on a "cluster-reinforcement" play, merging the target's industry-leading technical operational depth in precision sensing with the group’s extensive international commercial and engineering infrastructure. This fusion effectively creates a specialized powerhouse in the sensor arena, providing the organization with the scientific talent and high-performance hardware required to address the increasing complexity of robotic and medical applications.

09/2024BALMORAL FUNDSXIRGO TECHNOLOGIESUNITED STATESHardware & Electronics

Balmoral Funds, a private equity firm, has acquired the INSIGHTS business from Sensata Technologies, a leading provider of telematics, Internet of Things (IoT), and data analytics solutions for the transportation, logistics, and fleet management sectors. Following the transaction, the entity has been rebranded as Xirgo Technologies and has regained its independence after several years under Sensata's ownership. This acquisition aligns with Balmoral's strategy of supporting companies with strong market positions and significant value creation potential. The firm plans to back Xirgo's next growth phase by investing in research and development, commercial expansion, and technological innovation. The goal is to accelerate the development of industrial IoT solutions, advanced telematics technologies, and artificial intelligence-powered applications for vehicle and asset management. The new Xirgo will retain its entire historical business, including telematic equipment for vehicles and assets, AI-powered SmartWitness cameras, and the Elastic M2M software platform. These solutions are used by a vast network of over 900 distributor partners worldwide, who deploy more than 1.6 million connected devices annually to businesses across various industries. To support this new phase of growth, Balmoral has appointed Chris Wolfe as CEO. With his extensive experience in the telematics and fleet management industry, he will drive the company's growth and strengthen its position in the rapidly expanding IoT and intelligent video markets.

06/2024RESIDEO TECHNOLOGIESSNAP ONEUNITED STATESHardware & Electronics

The acquisition of Snap One by Resideo marks a transformative tactical expansion of the group's smart-living and professional distribution capabilities. This transaction facilitates the integration of Snap One’s high-margin proprietary software and automation hardware into Resideo’s ADI Global Distribution segment. The strategic rationale for the move centers on the fusion of Snap One’s leadership in the professional audio-visual and home control markets with Resideo’s massive physical branch footprint and contractor base. This operation will help Resideo to reinforce its ability to serve professional integrators who require a unified source for both third-party equipment and sophisticated, software-led automation platforms. The partnership is designed to generate significant financial synergies by optimizing supply chain logistics and cross-selling proprietary brands like Control4 across ADI’s global network. This integration facilitates the creation of a more robust technological platform, providing the strategic depth required to navigate the maturing landscape of the Internet of Things (IoT). The move solidifies Resideo’s standing as a primary provider of mission-critical "connected world" infrastructure and professional installation services.

06/2024CAPITAL CROISSANCESTIDFRANCEHardware & Electronics

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.

02/2024TELEDYNE TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATEDADIMECNETHERLANDSHardware & Electronics

The successful acquisition of Adimec by Teledyne Technologies signals a definitive tactical expansion of the group's high-performance camera capabilities. This transaction facilitates the integration of Adimec’s customized camera technology into Teledyne’s Digital Imaging segment, creating a more diversified portfolio of high-resolution sensing solutions. The strategic rationale for the move centers on the industrial synergy between Adimec’s expertise in truly accurate imaging for precise decision-making and Teledyne’s existing global leadership in X-ray and industrial imaging. This operation will help Teledyne Technologies to reinforce its ability to serve semiconductor equipment manufacturers and defense contractors who are currently scaling high-speed inspection and surveillance architectures. The partnership is designed to leverage Teledyne’s industrialized R&D resources and international presence to accelerate the scaling of Adimec’s specialized camera portfolio. This integration facilitates the creation of a more robust technological platform, providing the strategic depth required to navigate the maturing landscape of automated industrial inspection. The move solidifies Teledyne’s standing as a primary enabler of digital imaging precision and mission-critical decision support globally.

12/2023ORICATERRA INSIGHTSCANADAHardware & Electronics

Orica has signed a definitive sale and purchase agreement to acquire 100% of Terra Insights from Vance Street Capital LLC. The transaction represents a strategic expansion of Orica’s Digital Solutions portfolio, involving the full integration of Terra’s sensor, software, and data delivery assets into the existing GroundProbe geotechnical monitoring business. The acquisition is a key component of Orica’s digital strategy to achieve growth beyond its core blasting operations. By combining Terra Insights with its existing GroundProbe business, Orica establishes a global leader in geotechnical and structural monitoring. The integration allows Orica to deploy its deep domain expertise into the civil and infrastructure markets while providing a more complete, end-to-end geotechnical monitoring proposition. This transaction also adds a scalable stream of recurring subscription-based software revenue to Orica’s earnings, enhancing the high-margin profile of its digital services business.

12/2023AMPHENOL CORPORATIONPCTELUNITED STATESHardware & Electronics

The successful acquisition of PCTEL by Amphenol represents a definitive tactical expansion of the group's wireless technology and antenna capabilities. This transaction facilitates the integration of PCTEL’s specialized Industrial IoT and testing hardware into Amphenol’s broader communications division. The strategic rationale hinges on the fusion of PCTEL’s technical operational depth in wireless signal optimization with Amphenol’s global reach and massive industrialized manufacturing footprint. By incorporating PCTEL, Amphenol reinforces its ability to address the escalating demand for high-reliability wireless infrastructure in highly regulated industrial environments. The partnership is designed to leverage Amphenol’s international presence to accelerate the scaling of PCTEL’s antenna and measurement solutions across a broader global customer base. This integration facilitates the creation of a more robust technical platform, providing the strategic depth required to navigate the maturing landscape of the Industrial Internet of Things. The move solidifies Amphenol’s standing as a primary provider of mission-critical interconnect and wireless solutions for high-growth industrial and broadband markets.

11/2023IRD INVESTIAGONAFRANCEHardware & Electronics

Iagona reorganized its capital in a secondary LBO led by IRD Invest. The deal allowed historical investors UI Investissement and IDF Capital to exit. Management, led by Pascal Hermandesse, retains a significant stake (approx. 1/3). The funding aims to support organic growth and strategic acquisitions in Europe to reach EUR100M in revenue.

REFERENCES

Valuation range: EV 20M - 50M EUR

Revenue range: 10M - 30M EUR

Note: This page provides detailed data on a private equity M&A transaction. Detailed and exact financial metrics for the acquisition of WELOTEC by WESTERMO are reserved for mynth community members. Register for free to unlock full data.

Authors: verified mynth contributor (mynth data is contributed by M&A / PE professionals and systematically cross-verified with private deal documents and official press releases).

Press release: view release

Target: welotec

Acquirer: westermo