Global law firm Goodwin has provided advisory services to Sophora Unternehmerkapital (Sophora) and its portfolio company auxalia on the refinancing and the acquisition of ICN Group B.V. (ICN) in the Netherlands. This acquisition represents the initial step in a Buy-and-Build strategy co-developed by Sophora and auxalia. ICN Group, a prestigious Autodesk Gold Partner and Autodesk Construction Cloud Elite Partner, delivers comprehensive solutions for the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) sector, as well as Design & Manufacturing (D&M). The deal includes the largest CAD webshop in the Benelux, an asset that bolsters auxalia’s market presence and portfolio in the region. Sophora, based in Munich, focuses on medium-sized companies in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, offering strategic and operational expertise alongside capital. Goodwin’s transaction team was led by Winfried M. Carli, with significant contributions from associates in Munich and Frankfurt specializing in finance and private equity.
Private Equity, Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC), Design & Manufacturing (D&M),Netherlands, Germany, Benelux, DACH Region
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