IK Partners and EMZ Partners Acquire Minority Stake in Wishcard as Oakley Capital Partially Exits

Oakley Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Seven Miles

August 25, 2019

Retail

Oakley Capital has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Seven Miles GmbH, a German consumer-technology business operating multi-brand gift voucher platforms including Wunschgutschein and WishCard. Oakley will partner with founders Tom Schröder and Valentin Schütt to accelerate the company’s digital platform, product innovation and DACH growth; Seven Miles connects over 500 brands and 60,000 points of sale and reported gift solution sales in excess of €100m in 2019.

Oakley Capital IV Invests €175M Minority Stake in idealista

January 26, 2021

Real Estate

Oakley Capital IV has agreed to make a €175 million minority investment in idealista, the leading online real estate classifieds platform in Southern Europe. The investment is alongside idealista's management team and existing majority shareholder EQT, who will remain majority owners; proceeds will support continued growth and market consolidation across Spain, Italy and Portugal.

EMK Capital Acquires Cardo Systems

April 6, 2021

Consumer Products

EMK Capital has acquired Cardo Systems from Fortissimo Capital and founder Dr. Abraham Glezerman. Cardo, an Israel-headquartered designer and manufacturer of wireless communication devices for motorcycle riders, skiers and other groups in motion, employs over 100 people and sells products in more than 80 countries; financial terms were not disclosed.

Merz Lifecare Acquires Majority Stake in WindStar Medical from Oakley Capital

October 7, 2024

Consumer Products

Oakley Capital Fund IV has agreed to combine its portfolio company WindStar Medical with Merz Lifecare, with the Merz Group taking a majority stake in the new holding. The transaction — subject to regulatory approvals — will create a leading provider of OTC health, wellbeing and beauty products in the DACH region and continues Oakley’s support of WindStar following its 2020 investment.

Oakley Capital Fund IV and CVC Growth Acquire Majority Stake in TechInsights

December 15, 2021

Data & Analytics

Oakley Capital Fund III has agreed to sell its stake in TechInsights, with Oakley Capital Fund IV acquiring a majority stake alongside CVC Growth Funds. The transaction provides an exit for Fund III while delivering follow-on investment to support TechInsights' shift to subscription revenues and a multi-year expansion programme under CEO Gavin Carter.

IK Investment Partners and Luxempart Acquire Stake in iM Global Partner from Eurazeo

February 18, 2021

Wealth Management

IK Investment Partners and Luxempart have acquired a minority stake in iM Global Partner from Eurazeo (with Dassault/La Maison selling its stake), while Amundi remains a shareholder. The transaction brings new strategic investors to support iM Global Partner’s international growth and external growth ambitions as it targets significant expansion of assets under management.