XD CONNECTS
Acquired by
PLATINUM EQUITY
XD CONNECTS acquired by PLATINUM EQUITY
Target
XD CONNECTS
Acquirer
PLATINUM EQUITY
Context
Platinum Equity acquired XD Connects from Rivean Capital (formerly Gilde Buy Out Partners). The deal was structured as a merger with Solo Group to create a market leader with a ~10% market share in Europe. The combined group serves 20,000+ customers, offering a "one-stop shop" for both hard goods (XD Connects' strength) and personalizable textiles (Solo's strength).
This transaction is part of the Retail & Consumer industry, which currently tracks an average EBITDA multiple of 10.9x since the beginning of 2026, 11.3% decrease compared to 2025. 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.
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Target
Founded in 1986, XD Connects is a leading Dutch designer and supplier of higher-quality corporate gifts and custom-branded merchandise. Known for its strong focus on sustainability (named 2024 Sustainability Advocate of the Year), the company serves 5,000+ B2B resellers across Europe. It maintains a design studio, a sourcing office in Shanghai, and an in-house printing/fulfillment center in Romania.
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