MML Capital Leads Investment in Freeland with Bpifrance and IDI

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 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.

Freeland Group Acquires Asenium

May 1, 2024

Staffing & HR

Freeland Group, supported by investor MML Capital Partners, has acquired Asenium, a specialist in deploying freelancers skilled in ERP and CRM environments. The add-on expands Freeland's freelance talent pool and strengthens its presence across Europe and internationally.

MML Capital Partners Invests in MIcompany

February 1, 2023

AI & Machine Learning

MML Capital Partners has made a growth investment in MIcompany, a Netherlands-based AI and machine learning services provider, to support the firm's expansion across people, services and customer base. The deal launches MML's lower mid-market Enterprise strategy and will see MML partner with MIcompany's leadership to scale the business across Europe.

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.

Baird Capital Makes Growth Investment in Freemarket

May 23, 2023

Payments & Fintech

Baird Capital’s Global Private Equity Fund has made a growth capital investment in Freemarket, a London-based fintech that provides B2B cross-border payments and currency exchange. The funding will support Freemarket’s international expansion and fast growth while providing a partial cash-out to existing shareholders; financial terms were not disclosed.