Groupe Bruxelles Lambert Acquires Majority Stake in Canyon Bicycles

Mubadala Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Bugaboo Group from Bain Capital

July 21, 2024

Consumer Products

Mubadala Capital has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Bugaboo Group, the Dutch maker of premium strollers and parenting products, with Bain Capital retaining a minority position. The deal, which remains subject to works council consultation and customary regulatory approvals, is intended to support Bugaboo's expansion into growth markets and to accelerate consolidation in the juvenile products sector.

LLYC Acquires 70% Stake in Lambert Global

February 19, 2024

Marketing & Advertising

Spanish communications firm LLYC has acquired an initial 70% stake in U.S.-based strategic communications agency Lambert Global, creating Lambert by LLYC and significantly expanding LLYC's U.S. presence. The deal (part of LLYC's growth plan) will triple its size in the U.S., adds nearly 130 professionals, and is expected to produce combined revenues of about $35.1 million.

MidEuropa Acquires Majority Stake in the MBL Group

December 19, 2025

Medical Devices

MidEuropa has acquired a majority stake in the MBL Group, a leading European contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) for assisted mobility, rehabilitation and aged-care equipment. INVL Baltic Sea Growth Fund has fully exited its shareholding while the Lauritsen family has reinvested and CEO Martin Lauritsen will continue to lead the business as MidEuropa supports international growth and capability expansion. MBL employs approximately 1,700 people across Europe and Asia and holds over 100 registered patents.

Rivean Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Green Mobility Holding

May 26, 2023

Transportation

Rivean Capital has acquired a majority stake in Green Mobility Holding (GMH), a Munich-based technology-driven e-bike leasing group, while DPE Deutsche Private Equity will retain a minority stake. GMH, which operates the Company Bike and mein-dienstrad.de platforms, has more than 200 employees in Germany and reported around €140 million in revenue; Rivean plans to support digitalization, international expansion across Europe, and potential further acquisitions.

Green Mobility Holding Acquires Ubike (Belgium)

July 19, 2024

Transportation

Green Mobility Holding (GMH), a Munich-based, Rivean Capital–backed e-bike leasing platform, has acquired Ubike, a Belgian (e-)bike leasing provider founded in 2016. The deal expands GMH’s presence in Belgium—leveraging Ubike’s French-speaking team and Brussels office—while founder Michel Lagasse will remain on the team and reinvest part of his proceeds into GMH.

Bertram Capital Invests in Lectric eBikes

January 26, 2021

Consumer Products

Bertram Capital has made a growth investment in Phoenix-based Lectric eBikes, a fast-growing direct-to-consumer electric bicycle designer and retailer. Terms were not disclosed; Bertram said it will partner with founders Levi Conlow and Robby Deziel and deploy its ecommerce and digital marketing capabilities to support Lectric's growth.