- Acquisition: Novacap announces the acquisition of the AdTech company Integral Ad Science (IAS).
- Add-on: Omnidocs acquires the software publisher for document creation and content management officeatwork.
- Acquisition: The makeup and beauty products brand VIEVE raises £9 million.
- Add-on: Vulcain Engineering acquires the engineering company Incico.
NOVACAP INVESTMENTS
Acquisition: Novacap announces the acquisition of the AdTech company Integral Ad Science (IAS)
For $1.9 billion, Novacap Investments acquires a majority stake in Integral Ad Science (IAS) ($530 million of revenue in 2024, New York / USA), a company that provides tools to help advertisers and brands verify and optimize the placement of their digital ads. The acquisition was made from the majority shareholder since 2018, Vista Equity Partners, as well as other shareholders, at a price of $10.30 per share. Novacap intends to support the company in its innovation efforts, international development, and the creation of significant added value for advertisers and publishers. Upon completion of the transaction, IAS will become a private company and its shares will no longer be listed on the stock exchange (Novacap Investments, press release)
MAIN CAPITAL PARTNERS
Add-on: Omnidocs acquires the software publisher for document creation and content management officeatwork
Backed by Main Capital Partners, Omnidocs Group (Capital Region of Denmark / DNK), a provider of enterprise information management (EIM) software, which offers intelligent document management, automation, and content creation solutions for businesses, acquires officeatwork (Central Switzerland / CHE), a company that develops a software solution integrated with Microsoft 365, simplifying document creation and content management through centralized management of templates, visual identity, and emails, directly in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Teams, and browsers. This acquisition will allow Omnidocs to strengthen its presence in the DACH region market, expand its portfolio of Microsoft 365 integrated solutions, accelerate its international growth, and create commercial and technological synergies through officeatwork’s customer base and expertise (Main Capital Partners, press release)
PIPER PRIVATE EQUITY
Acquisition: The makeup and beauty products brand VIEVE raises £9 million
As part of a Series B funding round, VIEVE (London / ENG), a company that designs and offers a wide range of makeup and beauty products, with a focus on vegan and cruelty-free formulations, as well as gift sets, clothing, and home fragrances, raises £9 million, of which £7 million comes from Piper Private Equity, with the balance provided by existing shareholders Pembroke VCT, Venrex, and Active Partners. This investment will support the next stage of VIEVE’s growth by accelerating its rollout in new retail locations and international markets, particularly in the United States, supporting ongoing product innovation, and strengthening the management team, while expanding the VIEVE Pro community (Piper Private Equity, press release)
TIKEHAU CAPITAL
Add-on: Vulcain Engineering acquires the engineering company Incico
Backed by several investors including Ardian, Tikehau Capital, EMZ Partners, Amundi PEF, Siparex, Eurazeo, Bpifrance Investissement, CAPZA, and CIC Private Debt, Vulcain Engineering (c. €620 million of revenue in 2024, Île-de-France / FRA), an engineering consulting company specializing in the energy sector, acquires Incico (c. €18 million of revenue in 2024, Emilia-Romagna / ITA), an engineering company that provides integrated engineering solutions and services. This acquisition will allow Vulcain Engineering to accelerate its expansion in Italy and the Middle East, strengthen its technological expertise through the integration of artificial intelligence, while doubling Incico’s revenue and ensuring managerial continuity favorable to sustainable and international growth (Incico, press release)
