Each week, we bring you a curated selection of the most noteworthy Private Equity transactions across Europe and North America, carefully selected from the Arx Database. These updates offer a valuable overview of strategic moves shaping the investment landscape.
This week, the focus is on medical devices, IT for healthcare, HVAC systems, and premium sports equipment:
- Acquisition: Rockpool Investments backs TalarMade, a designer of orthopedic medical devices, to fuel its geographic and M&A growth strategy.
- Exit: VR Equitypartner exits Zimmer & Hälbig, a leading HVAC systems specialist, acquired by VINCI Energies.
- Acquisition: L Catterton acquires a majority stake in L.A.B. Golf, to boost innovation and global expansion of its premium putters.
- Exit: Tikehau Capital exits from Dedalus, a major healthcare IT solutions provider, delivering a strong return on investment.
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Rockpool Investments
Acquisition: Rockpool Invests in Orthopedic Medical Devices Provider TalarMade
Rockpool Investments announces its investment in TalarMade (East Midlands / ENG), a company specializing in the design of orthopedic medical devices such as foot orthoses, ankle-foot orthoses, ergonomic insoles, and cervical collars, combining clinical expertise and product engineering to provide customized solutions. This investment marks Rockpool’s third recent investment in the healthcare sector, following its investments in Harley Academy and Oxford Online Pharmacy. This capital injection aims to support TalarMade’s geographical expansion and strategic acquisitions.
Rockpool Investments, press release
L Catterton
Acquisition: L Catterton acquires a majority stake in L.A.B. Golf
L Catterton has acquired a majority stake in L.A.B. Golf (Oregon, USA), a golf equipment company specializing in the design and manufacture of putters that incorporate Lie Angle Balance (L.A.B.) technology, enabling natural and stable clubface alignment throughout the swing. This partnership will allow L.A.B. Golf to accelerate product innovation, enhance the direct-to-consumer experience, strengthen its presence in distribution networks, and expand internationally into markets with strong demand for premium golf equipment.
L Catterton, press release
VR Equitypartner
Exit: VR Equitypartner Exits HVAC Technology Specialist, Zimmer & Hälbig
VR Equitypartner (VREP) announces the sale of its minority stake in Zimmer & Hälbig (€96 million of revenue in 2024, North Rhine-Westphalia / DEU), a company specializing in the planning, maintenance, and installation of refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, and ventilation systems for public buildings, the healthcare sector, industry, and clean rooms. The company was acquired by VINCI Energies, a subsidiary of VINCI (€71.6 billion of revenue in 2024, Île-de-France / FRA), a global group specializing in construction and infrastructure concessions. This sale allows VREP, which acquired a stake in 2022, to capitalize on the success of its investment by leveraging the company’s strong organic and external growth. Zimmer & Hälbig is now entering a new phase of development within a large international group.
VR Equitypartner, press release
Tikehau Capital
Exit: Tikehau Exits Information Technology Specialist for the Healthcare Sector Dedalus
Tikehau Capital announces its exit from Dedalus (c. €900 million of revenue in 2024, Tuscany / ITA), a healthcare information technology company that designs and delivers clinical, diagnostic, and administrative software solutions for hospitals, laboratories, and healthcare facilities worldwide. This transaction allows Tikehau Capital to achieve a solid return on its private debt investment, strengthening investor confidence and freeing up capital for new opportunities. As a reminder, Tikehau Capital initially invested in Dedalus in December 2016.
Tikehau Capital, press release