
Arma Partners is pleased to announce that it has acted as exclusive financial advisor to Evaneos SA in securing a $80 million growth financing for the company. The transaction – which represents one of the largest private fundraisings in France in recent years – will see Partech Partners, Level Equity Management and Quadrille Capital join Evaneos’s existing investor base of BpiFrance, Serena Capital and XAnge.? ?Evaneos is the world’s leading internet marketplace for complex, tailor-made, long-haul vacations. Evaneos’s platform connects global travellers with carefully-selected local agents to enable customised, authentic, in-destination travel experiences. To date, the company has served over 300,000 travellers. Evaneos plans to utilise its new funds to accelerate growth in key markets (notably France, Germany, Italy and Spain), extend its reach outside Europe and invest further in technology and content. Evaneos intends to become the go-to global brand for multi-day tours.? ?This transaction highlights Arma Partners’ deep expertise in e-Commerce and online travel, where previous transactions have included Momondo, CarTrawler and Etraveli. The transaction also underscores our proven capabilities executing substantial growth financings that require access to a global investor network.? ?Further details on the transaction can be found at: www.armapartners.com/deals
About Arma Partners ? ?Established in 2003, Arma Partners is a global Communications, Media & Technology M&A advisory firm with offices in London, Munich, New York and Palo Alto and affiliates in ?stanbul, São Paulo, Sydney, Tel Aviv and Tokyo. www.armapartners.com