WINBACK acquired by CHARTERHOUSE
Context
Charterhouse Capital Partners acquired a majority equity stake in Winback following a competitive process that attracted interest from several top-tier private equity funds. This transaction facilitates the exit of Capza, which had supported the company since late 2021 through a minority "flex equity" structure, and allows the founding duo to cash out a portion of their holdings while reinvesting to remain significant minority shareholders and operational leaders. The deal is financed through a combination of equity and a debt package comprising senior bank debt provided by a consortium of French banks and a mezzanine tranche arranged by a specialized private debt fund. The new partnership is intended to drive the next phase of growth, focusing on deepening market penetration in existing territories and expanding the product portfolio.
WINBACK, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2024, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , representing a to the average currently observed in the Healthcare & Pharma sector (15.6x).
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Target
Founded in 2013, Winback is a high-growth French medical technology company specializing in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of advanced devices for tissue rehabilitation and pain management. The company has built its reputation on TECAR technology (Transfer of Energy Capacitive and Resistive), utilizing high-frequency currents to accelerate the body's natural regeneration processes. Beyond its core radiofrequency solutions, Winback has diversified its portfolio to include cryotherapy and compression systems. Its devices are essential tools for a wide range of practitioners, including physiotherapists, osteopaths, and sports doctors, with applications extending to chronic pain treatment, women's post-partum health, and aesthetic medicine.
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| 01/2026 | FAGRON | UNIVERSITY COMPOUNDING PHARMACY (UCP) | UNITED STATES | Compounding |
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| 10/2025 | PUBLIC MARKETS (IPO) | OTTOBOCK | GERMANY | Implants & Prosthetics |
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| 09/2025 | CAPVEST PARTNERS | STADA | GERMANY | Generics / Labs |
| 09/2025 | INVESTCorporate | DCC HEALTHCARE | UNITED KINGDOM | CDMO |
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Valuation range: EV 100M - 350M EUR
Revenue range: 25M - 50M EUR
EBITDA range: 5M - 25M EUR
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Acquirer: charterhouse