MARA Holdings Invests in Exaion (EDF Pulse Ventures) for 64% Stake
August 16, 2025
MARA Holdings has entered into an investment agreement with EDF Pulse Ventures to acquire a 64% stake in Exaion, a subsidiary of EDF, with an option to increase ownership to 75% by 2027. The deal is expected to close around Q4 2025, subject to regulatory approvals.
- Buyers
- MARA Holdings, EDF Pulse Ventures
- Targets
- Exaion
- Sellers
- EDF Pulse Ventures
- Industry
- Cloud & SaaS
- Location
- France
- Transaction Type
- Growth capital
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