-CycloMedia is a leading international provider of geospatial data and software solutions to the public and private sectors in the US, Dutch and German markets.
-Using proprietary technology, the company’s high-accuracy street-level imagery and geo-data enables users to analyse, assess and measure physical infrastructure, including buildings, roads and other assets, remotely.
-CycloMedia is unique in its ability to deliver clients actionable insights rapidly, and at scale.
-CycloMedia was majority-owned by Avedon Capital Partners.
-Volpi Capital is a specialist European mid-market private equity firm which seeks to drive portfolio companies’ growth through international expansion and consolidation.
-Core to Volpi’s investment strategy is a desire to back companies that provide data and analytics platforms that empower mission-critical workflows.
-Volpi’s investment will allow CycloMedia to accelerate its penetration of the large US market, expand its data analytics and automated object recognition capabilities, and continue to develop its next-generation imagery capture and sensor systems.
-With the support of its new owner, CycloMedia will also be able extend further into new verticals, including the utilities, engineering & construction and communications sectors, all of which represent a significant underlying opportunity for the business.
-Arma supported CycloMedia throughout the exit process, and focused in particular on: developing carefully its strategic positioning; preparing a detailed financial forecast; building marketing materials; coordinating preparation of vendor due diligence reports; and leading outreach to buyers and investors.
-Arma delivered a highly successful exit for Avedon and other shareholders, managing an array of US and European buyers through due diligence, and effectively balancing deal certainty with a desire to maximise value.
-This transaction reinforces Arma Partners’ deep expertise in B2B data, software and analytics, and our ability to deliver successful, high-value outcomes on cross-border transactions.