Blackstone Acquires DESOTEC; EQT Mid Market Europe Takes 15% Stake

One Equity Partners Acquires Majority Share in DESMI

February 22, 2022

Manufacturing

One Equity Partners (OEP) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority share in DESMI, the 1834-founded Danish manufacturer of pumps, pumping systems and environmental cleaning equipment. The transaction, terms undisclosed, will partner OEP with CEO Henrik Sørensen to accelerate growth, diversify end-markets and pursue consolidation opportunities; closing is expected in the second half of 2022 subject to regulatory approvals.

Blackstone and Rivean Capital Complete Investment in Esdec Solar Group

December 1, 2022

Energy

Blackstone (through Blackstone Energy Partners and Blackstone private equity) and Rivean Capital have completed a strategic investment in Esdec Solar Group B.V., the Deventer-headquartered global leader in rooftop solar mounting systems. The transaction sees Rivean partly realise its original investment while re-investing via a continuation fund; the backing is intended to accelerate Esdec's international growth and consolidation in rooftop solar.

Delmas Investissements & Participations Acquires Majority Stake in Acces Industrie from Equistone

April 16, 2024

Industrial Services

Delmas Investissements & Participations, a French family investment group, has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Acces Industrie from Equistone Partners Europe. Acces Industrie is an independent rental specialist of mobile aerial work platforms and handling equipment that grew to ~650 employees and €140m revenue under Equistone; Delmas says it will consolidate the group's regional roots and pursue national and international development.

Blackstone Energy Partners Makes Majority Investment in Geosyntec Consultants

May 10, 2022

Engineering Services

Blackstone Energy Partners has agreed to make a majority investment in Geosyntec Consultants, a global environmental engineering and design consulting firm. The capital will support Geosyntec’s growth—including strategic acquisitions, recruiting, and geographic expansion—while terms were not disclosed.

Equistone Acquires Majority Stake in Vertbaudet from Alpha Private Equity

July 26, 2021

E-Commerce

Equistone Partners Europe has acquired a majority stake in Vertbaudet from Alpha Private Equity. Equistone will partner with Vertbaudet's executive team to support the company's growth and further expand its position as a leading European e‑commerce and omnichannel platform for baby and children's products.

Equistone Acquires Majority Stake in SF-Filter AG

September 29, 2022

Industrial Services

Funds advised by Equistone Partners Europe have acquired a majority stake in SF-Filter AG, a Swiss-based independent distributor of mobile and industrial filters. The company was sold by existing investor Ambienta, management retains a significant stake via an MBO, and Equistone will pursue accelerated organic growth and a targeted buy-&-build strategy to expand SF-Filter's European footprint and e-commerce capabilities.