albelli and Photobox merge to create leading European photo products & gifting business

EQT Growth Acquires Majority Stake in GotPhoto

March 28, 2023

Cloud & SaaS

EQT Growth has agreed to acquire a majority stake in GotPhoto, a Berlin-based vertical software platform serving photographers, with GotPhoto founders, angel investors and management remaining minority owners. EQT will invest primary capital to accelerate product and tech development, support organic and inorganic growth across core markets (US, UK and DACH) and expand into additional verticals and geographies; the deal is expected to close in April 2023.

Giggster Acquires Photography Website ePHOTOzine

October 25, 2023

Media & Entertainment

Giggster has acquired the domain and assets of ePHOTOzine, a long-running online photography magazine operated by Magezine Publishing Ltd. The deal brings ePHOTOzine's content, tutorials, reviews and community into Giggster's marketplace to expand resources and reach for photographers and production renters.

Boom Cycle and KOBOX Merge to Form United Fitness Brands

April 1, 2021

Healthcare Services

London boutique fitness operators Boom Cycle and KOBOX have merged to form United Fitness Brands, a new holding company chaired by David Lloyd and backed by existing investors including Nectar Capital, Pembroke VCT, Andurand Capital and Prism Equity. The combined group will pursue immediate studio co-locations, rapid organic expansion and further M&A to scale the UK's leading boutique fitness platform; Joe Cohen and Robert and Hilary Rowland will take senior leadership roles in the new business.

Gilde Buy Out Partners Takes Stake in EDCO Group

April 23, 2021

Transportation

Gilde Buy Out Partners will become a shareholder in EDCO Group as part of a transaction to support EDCO's next phase of growth; the Adriaanse family will retain a significant interest and continue to run the business. EDCO, a Netherlands-based distributor of non-food FMCG products headquartered in Eindhoven with over 500 employees, will use the partnership to accelerate its growth and pursue further European consolidation.

Bizzdesign Merges with MEGA International and Alfabet

May 28, 2025

Cloud & SaaS

Bizzdesign has merged with MEGA International and Alfabet to form a unified enterprise transformation SaaS company operating under the Bizzdesign name. The combined organization reports over €110 million in revenue, more than 600 employees, and serves over 2,000 customers worldwide; a new leadership team will drive the integrated product roadmap across Enterprise Architecture, Strategic Portfolio Management and GRC.

Gilde Buy Out Partners takes significant stake in Eichholtz Group

July 23, 2019

Consumer Products

Funds advised by Gilde Buy Out Partners have signed an agreement to become a significant shareholder in the Eichholtz Group alongside founder Theo Eichholtz and management. The investment will support Eichholtz’s international expansion and accelerate growth, particularly focused on the US and Asian markets; terms were not disclosed.