• Clipperton acted as sole financial advisor to Monnoyeur and its subsidiary Arkance on the acquisition of VinZero.
  • The acquisition will enable Arkance to pursue its international expansion by covering additional countries such as India, the US, the UK and Australia. It further will enable the company to strengthen its product portfolio and enlarge its customer reach.
  • This transaction illustrates Clipperton’s expertise in advising companies within the software and data services sector, as well as on buy-side deals. 

About Monnoyeur and Arkance

  • Monnoyeur is a global player in the distribution of capital goods for industry, energy, construction and agriculture. Founded in 1906 and family-owned, today it operates in 19 countries, on three continents and has over 8’000 employees. 
  • The company’s activities are structured around four business lines that supply B2B services to support and maintain its customers’ production assets. Providing high-performance machines and solutions through the Bergerat Monnoyeur, Aprolis and Ipso distribution networks, Monnoyeur also assists its customers in meeting their energy transition and digitalization challenges through its dedicated subsidiaries Eneria and Arkance.
  • Arkance is a subsidiary created by Monnoyeur to support its customers in the construction and industrial sectors to bring them successfully into the Industry 4.0 era. The subsidiary aims to help them understand the changes induced by the emergence of new technologies on construction sites, in design offices and alongside infrastructure managers.

Deal Rationale

  • VinZero is a technology partner for leading Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Manufacturing companies globally. The company helps its customers achieve technological and sustainability leadership through digitalization. The company with over 550 employees currently operates across six countries and 32 office locations. 
  • VinZero designs and delivers sustainable digital processes, bespoke services, and SaaS solutions, to help customers maintain their competitive advantage and achieve their technological and sustainability leadership goals. 
  • The acquisition will enable Arkance to pursue its international expansion by covering additional countries such as India, the US, the UK and Australia. It further will enable the company to strengthen its product portfolio and enlarge its customer reach. 

Deal Team

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 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.