- Clipperton acted as financial advisor to Eskimoz, one of Europe’s leading digital marketing consultancy platforms. The company welcomes Siparex ETI as a minority shareholder alongside CEO and founder Andréa Bensaid.
- Natixis Partners’ debt advisory team structured the banking pool of the transaction.
- Siparex ETI’s investment in Eskimoz is designed to support the company’s strong growth momentum and its European digital acquisition market consolidation.
- This transaction is the 12th LBO deal advised by Clipperton over the last 12 months.
Our Client
- Eskimoz, founded in 2015 by Andréa Bensaid, is a digital marketing group specializing in search engine optimization (SEO), paid search (SEA), content creation, and data.
- Historically focused on SEO, Eskimoz has gradually diversified with the launch of a digital content creation offering as well paid, search and data services. In addition to its core consulting activities, the group has also developed a number of proprietary technology tools to improve and monitor the performance of campaigns deployed for its customers.
- Following an initial cycle of organic growth in France until 2021, Eskimoz has begun its geographical expansion in Europe, notably through three acquisitions in the UK, Spain, and Germany and the opening of an office in Spain. The Group, which today employs 250 consultants, supports companies of all sizes and sectors in their digital acquisition strategy out of seven offices in Paris, Bordeaux, Lyon, Düsseldorf, Madrid, London, and Milan.
- Operating in a booming market, Eskimoz, renowned for its agility and strong technical expertise, has recorded strong growth in recent years. It is now positioned as one of the leading European players in its field. The group achieved sales of €35m million this year and is aiming for €100m by 2029.
Deal Rationale
- Siparex will support Eskimoz in all aspects of the company’s strong growth momentum, organic and inorganic, to reinforce its position as a European consolidation platform and prepare for its entry into the US market.
- The investment will give additional means to Eskimoz to accelerate the continued development of its in-house technology tools supporting its digital marketing one-stop-shop offering.
- The transaction marks the exit of Momentum Invest, which has held a stake in the group since 2019.
- Andréa Bensaid, CEO of Eskimoz, commented: “Data and technology are at the heart of Eskimoz’s new development phase. Our partnership with Siparex will enable us to accelerate the development of these solutions, by strengthening our in-house expertise and capitalizing on new opportunities for innovation.”
Clipperton’s extensive track record with tech buy-out transactions
- This transaction marks the 12th LBO deal of Clipperton over the last 12 months.
- It also makes reference to Clipperton’s role as a long-term advisor to Eskimoz, with its LBO led by Momentum Invest in 2020 and the acquisition of German-based Semtrix in 2024.
Deal Team Clipperton
- Thomas de Montille, Managing Partner
- Lucas Pingard, Vice President
- Pierre Pinsault, Analyst
Deal Team Natixis Partners
- Philippe Charbonnier, Managing Director
- Martin Chalanset, Associate
About Clipperton
Clipperton is a leading investment bank dedicated to technology and growth companies. We provide strategic and financial advisory to entrepreneurs, corporates, and top-tier investors in Europe who are willing to execute transactions such as strategic M&A private equity transactions, and private placements. Founded in 2003 and with offices in Paris, Berlin, Munich, London, New York, and Beijing, Clipperton has completed over 400 M&A and private placement transactions with fast-growing technology start-ups, blue-chip corporates, and renowned financial investors.