Hynamics develops and operates low-carbon hydrogen production and distribution solutions for industrial and heavy-duty mobility applications, with a portfolio of projects in France and the United Kingdom.

The transaction will enable Hynamics to enter a new phase of growth, leveraging Hy24’s expertise and financial resources to accelerate the development of its project portfolio.

Natixis Partners acted as exclusive financial advisor to EDF Pulse Ventures.

L’article Natixis Partners advised EDF Pulse Ventures, EDF Group’s corporate venture capital arm, on the sale of Hynamics est apparu en premier sur Natixis Partners.

Established in 1980, Teklynx is a major player in the Label Management System sector, providing companies with mission-critical technologies that ensure the continuity of industrial and logistics operations, through the design, management and automation of labelling and traceability solutions.

Teklynx has recorded 15 years of double-digit annual growth and generates approximately €30m in revenue, more than half of which is generated in the Americas. The Group has a portfolio of 100,000 licenses, 7,500 active customers and hundreds of partners.

In this new phase of development, DENTRESSANGLE will mobilize its resources and expertise to support the Group’s growth, alongside the managers and Thierry Mauger, who will remain CEO for the time needed to organize his succession.

L’article Natixis Partners advised DENTRESSANGLE in connection with its majority investment in Teklynx est apparu en premier sur Natixis Partners.

With its investment in HomeExchange, Verlinvest, a global, family-backed, consumer-focused evergreen investment firm, makes a meaningful addition to its portfolio of global, fast-growing companies. Verlinvest’s portfolio includes Oatly, Vita Coco, and Tony’s Chocolonely, with alumni including Chewy and Vitaminwater. The investment will support HomeExchange as it scales its global platform and deepens its presence in existing markets, with a particular focus on North America and Western Europe.

Ternel (Capital Croissance), a shareholder and impact investor since 2015 , is renewing its commitment alongside the founders to support this new phase of growth. ISAI, a shareholder since 2021 that supported HomeExchange through its latest growth phase, is exiting its stake as the company enters this new chapter. Co-Founders and co-CEOs Emmanuel Arnaud and Charles-Édouard Girard remain at the helm, both increasing their stake as part of the transaction.

For over 30 years, HomeExchange has connected travelers around the world, exchanging homes instead of money, and rediscovering hospitality in its truest form. In the last year alone, the platform has enabled 2.3 million travelers to complete more than 11.8 million overnight stays. These numbers underscore the scale of the shift toward home exchanging as a mainstream form of travel.

L’article Natixis Partners advised Verlinvest on its major investment in HomeExchange to accelerate global adoption of home swapping est apparu en premier sur Natixis Partners.

ESE World produces mobile waste containers, collection banks, hazardous materials containers, and public furnishing solutions from three manufacturing facilities in Germany (Neuruppin and Olpe) and France (Crissey). With more than 800 employees, the Group serves 6,000 customers including cities, municipalities, and corporates generating c.€300m in revenue.

The transaction aims to strengthen the Group’s leading position in the European market, underpinned by a strong brand and industry-leading innovation, while driving value creation through operational improvements, targeted geographic expansion and strategic add-on acquisitions.

The acquisition of ESE World represents a significant milestone for Pacific Avenue, marking the firm’s third European transaction, and the first European investment out of Fund II and its dedicated European sidecar.

L’article Natixis Partners advised Pacific Avenue Capital Partners on the financing of the acquisition of ESE World est apparu en premier sur Natixis Partners.

With Activa’s support, the Group intends to further accelerate both its organic growth and its external growth strategy, building on the successful completion of several acquisitions since its inception. In particular, Impulsa aims to strengthen its regional footprint, broaden its range of complementary services and consolidate its position as a leading platform in the highly fragmented French accounting services market.

Activa, specialist in supporting SMEs in B2B services through primary transactions, will contribute its expertise in structuring Impulsa’s growth pathway, both in terms of organic growth and buy-and-build opportunities, as well as the integration and digitalization of its operations.”

L’article Natixis Partners advised Activa Capital on its investment in Impulsa, a leading player in accounting expertise and business consulting est apparu en premier sur Natixis Partners.

This strategic acquisition will enable CDC Habitat to strengthen its commitment to intermediate rental housing. It is fully in line with Caisse des Dépôts’ missions in support of regional development and of meeting the need for affordable housing.

L’article Natixis Partners acted as financial advisor to Groupe Caisse des Dépôts on the acquisition of Société pour le Logement Intermédiaire (SLI) est apparu en premier sur Natixis Partners.

Founded in 1984, Cap Vert is France’s leading multi-specialist provider of tree and vegetation critical management services. The Group is renowned for its technical expertise and unique portfolio of specialist services, including urban and peri-urban tree pruning, vegetation management around critical infrastructure, ecological engineering, landscape development and maintenance, as well as irrigation and fountain systems. With a nationwide footprint supported by a dense network of nearly 60 branches, the Group serves a diverse client base comprising local authorities, infrastructure operators and private-sector customers.

Backed by Ambienta since December 2021 and under the leadership of Eric Girot, the Group’s CEO, Cap Vert has become a leading player in its market. Generating nearly EUR 180 million in revenue, driven by strong organic growth, the Group now employs more than 1,200 people. It has also completed more than 18 strategic acquisitions, enabling it to broaden its service offering and expand its geographic footprint across France, establishing itself as one of the sector’s leading consolidation platforms.

Gimv’s investment alongside Eric Girot and the management team will equip Cap Vert with the capital, expertise and strategic support required to accelerate its development in France and across Europe, while further strengthening its local footprint and organizational capabilities. The Group intends to continue consolidating its market and expanding its portfolio of specialist services and innovative solutions that support the environmental transition of local communities and territories.

L’article Natixis Partners advised Gimv on its acquisition of a majority stake in Groupe Cap Vert est apparu en premier sur Natixis Partners.

Founded in 2013, Nexteam has established itself as a key manufacturer of critical components for the Aerospace and Defense industries, successfully consolidating and integrating several family-owned businesses.

The Group has developed cutting-edge expertise across three core manufacturing processes: machining, foundry, and sheet metal fabrication/boilermaking. Its mastery of highly complex parts and strong industrial capabilities make it a critical supplier to major OEMs, including Safran, Airbus, and Ariane Group, supporting some of their most strategic programs.

Today, Nexteam employs more than 2,700 people across 21 sites located in seven countries throughout Europe, North Africa, and India.

L’article Natixis Partners advised EMZ Partners on its investment in Nexteam est apparu en premier sur Natixis Partners.

Founded in 2012 under the name CHR Numérique, CHR initially developed through ePackPro, its platform dedicated to digital food safety, traceability, regulatory compliance, and operational control. The Group later broadened its offering with Adoria, one of Europe’s most widely used independent software suites for the management of multi-site restaurant groups, covering notably supplier purchasing and ordering, goods delivery, inventory management, production planning, and financial performance tracking. Today, CHR supports c.185,000 users across c.28,000 foodservice sites in nearly 50 countries.

Alongside PSG Equity’s investment, CHR announced the acquisitions of Rmoni and Andy, two major technology players in the digitalization of foodservice operations. Rmoni, a Benelux-based specialist in connected monitoring and quality management solutions, brings advanced real-time sensor and temperature monitoring technologies used by international foodservice and retail groups. Andy, headquartered in Spain, provides operational and HACCP management software specifically designed for large restaurant chains and multi-site foodservice operators.

Together with CHR’s flagship platforms, ePackPro and Adoria, these acquisitions significantly strengthen the Group’s international footprint and broaden its capabilities. The combined platform positions CHR as one of the most comprehensive technology ecosystems for foodservice operators in Europe. The transactions also reinforce CHR’s international growth strategy, with Andy strengthening the Group’s presence across Spain and Southern Europe, while Rmoni expands its footprint in Belgium and the Netherlands. CHR continues to explore additional international growth opportunities and recently announced the opening of a subsidiary in Dubai to support its expansion across the Middle East and Asia.

L’article Natixis Partners advised PSG Equity on its strategic investment in CHR Group (“CHR”), a European leader in digital food safety, compliance, and foodservice management software est apparu en premier sur Natixis Partners.

Founded in 2006, Santiane is a French, digital-native health and protection insurance broker, operating through a model that combines direct distribution via Santiane.fr and wholesale brokerage via Néoliane. With more than 6,000 partner brokers and approximately 200,000 new policies handled each year, the group currently employs around 700 people and generates c.€130 million in revenue.

This transaction creates a leading European multi-specialist platform and the second-largest wholesale insurance broker in France. The combined group will cover all key segments of insurance for individuals, serving nearly 20 million clients, employing more than 2,000 people and benefiting from a strengthened presence across seven European countries.

The transaction also aims to strengthen the group’s omnichannel distribution strategy by combining the complementary expertise of wholesale brokerage and direct distribution. It is also expected to accelerate the group’s digital transformation, particularly in the field of artificial intelligence, through increased investments in technologies reshaping insurance usage, while further enhancing the range of solutions offered to clients and partners.

L’article Natixis Partners advised Advent International and Kereis on the acquisition of Santiane est apparu en premier sur Natixis Partners.