Acquiring innovative Software supporting
Distribution System Operators
Our client is a global leader in the technology and green transition space, looking to
make significant acquisitions in the software sector supporting Distribution System Operators. (DSOs)
Please read on to discover the acquisition criteria.
Who are we and why are we contacting you?
About us:
We are Orb - A specialist investment deal-flow company with offices in London and Amsterdam. We work with global businesses and investors to identify off-book acquisition and investment opportunities.Our core business is identifying opportunities where the acquirer/investor and the target companies can look to achieve a genuine win-win deal. We do this by working closely with our clients to understand which businesses will complement their growth strategy before identifying and reaching out to discuss the opportunity.
About our client:
Our client is a highly innovative, global player in the technology and green transition space. This public listed enterprise manages and delivers critical software and services across the full scope of the energy market. Their products and services optimise energy production, trading, distribution and consumption, as well as supporting infrastructure and construction projects.Beyond acquisition, the client has a proven track record in post-acquisition support - investing directly in their portfolio businesses across all functions to expand customer bases and increase revenue streams.
Over the next year, the client is explicitly targeting opportunities in energy production, trading, distribution and consumption software, that specifically support distributed service operators (DSOs). The client looks to achieve synergistic acquisitions that will bring a unique service and benefit their global customer base while leveraging their substantial influence to grow the business. A true win-win.
Please find below some further details about the acquisition parameters, and please do reach out for a conversation should you be interested in exploring the opportunity further.
Introduction.
Meet Robert, Managing Partner at Orb.
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Acquisition Criteria
Software
Target areas cover the software and process solutions space - this includes: Automation, Process Management platforms, Data Analytics, Management platforms, Monitoring, Operations, Digital & Smart grid technologies, and Consultancy.
Financial Parameters
The business will ideally be profitable with an operating revenue range between 10 million and 20 million. (€)
Management Teams
The management team will be incentivised to stay and run the business and perform against a mutually agreed business case. The acquirer is looking to build and work with a strong management base.
Location & Reach
The business should have a strong customer base and Market position and be based within Europe, but can operate globally.
Intergration
Joining a group does not mean running your business. It means benefitting from the scale while collaborating with a centralised support network.
Building your deal
The team at Orb do not sit in the middle of your deal beyond assessing your company's suitability for acquisition - you will be introduced directly to the acquiring company's corporate development team to continue your conversation.
Next steps.
1Book a meeting with our team.
Let our team introduce themselves, present the opportunity and understand a little more about your business.
(we and the client are happy to sign an NDA)
2Your business is reviewed.
Our team will review your business and the opportunity it represents with our client- If the business is a great fit, we will come back to you to arrange a direct introduction or feedback as to why we will not progress.
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