MML Capital Partners Exits Tournus Equipement

MML Capital Partners and Bpifrance Invest in Kickmaker

February 1, 2023

Engineering Services

MML Capital Partners has invested in Kickmaker, a French specialised outsourced engineering and product development consultancy, in a transaction that also includes co-investor Bpifrance and material reinvestment from existing investor Generis Capital Partners. Kickmaker, founded in 2016 and employing roughly 250 engineers, will use the capital to support acquisitive growth and expand its international activities—particularly into the United States—while strengthening capabilities in ecodesign, robotics and industrial design.

MML Infrastructure, Souter Investments and Cabot Square Capital Invest in Premier Modular

August 1, 2023

Construction

MML Infrastructure has invested in Premier Modular, a UK-based provider of leasing and permanent modular building solutions, with Souter Investments partnering alongside and existing backer Cabot Square Capital re-investing. The capital will support fleet expansion, broaden ownership structures and fund Premier Modular's continued growth across the UK and into mainland Europe.

MML Capital Partners and Metric Capital Partners Invest in Global Packaging Solutions (GPS)

September 1, 2022

Packaging

MML Capital Partners, alongside co-investor Metric Capital Partners, has invested in Global Packaging Solutions (GPS), a Bordeaux-based specialist in returnable metal crates and circular logistics. The investment will be used to expand GPS's crate fleet and support its global expansion while founders Benoit Arnaud and CEO Jean-Francois Baus remain invested in the business.

MML Capital Partners and Bpifrance Invest in LV Overseas

April 1, 2022

Transportation

MML Capital Partners, alongside Bpifrance, has made a growth equity investment in LV Overseas, a French freight forwarder founded in 1932 that provides international logistics services and serves roughly 7,000 clients. The capital will support LV Overseas’ platform expansion and continued M&A-driven consolidation as the business pursues further organic and inorganic growth.

MML Capital Partners Makes Minority Investment in StoneTurn

October 1, 2019

Professional Services

MML Capital Partners has made a significant minority (growth) investment in StoneTurn, a global advisory firm, to support the firm's expansion into new geographies and practice areas while preserving its independence. As part of the deal, MML partners Ian Wallis and Shawn St. Jean joined StoneTurn’s board; Investec advised StoneTurn and Houlihan Lokey advised MML.

ADF Group Acquires Tournaire Equipement SAS from Tournaire Group

July 1, 2021

Industrial Services

French industrial services firm ADF Group acquired Tournaire Equipement SAS, the equipment engineering and manufacturing subsidiary of Tournaire Group, effective July 1, 2021. The approximately 30-person business in Grasse strengthens ADF Group’s capabilities in process equipment for fragrance extraction and expands its presence in biochemistry, cosmetics, food and health markets; Tournaire Group will focus on its packaging activities going forward.