Fusion & Acquisition

📈 Mews, reconnu par l'IDC MarketScape 2025, est désormais un leader mondial des systèmes de gestion hôtelière (PMS), après avoir été nommé Major Player en 2022. L'IDC MarketScape évalue objectivement les fournisseurs dans des secteurs technologiques complexes. Mews se distingue par des capacités produit avancées et une solution de paiement intégrée, transformant le PMS en un moteur de revenus. Les groupes hôteliers recherchant une plateforme efficace et diversifiée doivent considérer Mews.

🚀 Chalo, a leader in Indian public transport technology, upgraded its data infrastructure with Quantiphi and Snowflake, enhancing operations in 67 Indian cities and 23 internationally, cutting data migration costs by 50%. ???????? Gold Medal partners with TProfile to streamline flight booking via API for UK travel agents. ???? Pangea Aerospace rebrands to Pangea Propulsion, raising €23 million to focus on space propulsion systems. ???? H55's electric aircraft technology makes the Bristell B23 Energic 30x quieter in cruise, improving training conditions with 60 dB noise levels. ????

✈️ Israeli startup AIR raised $23 million in a Series A round, led by Entrée Capital, to accelerate the development of its eVTOL aircraft and expand its U.S. presence. The cargo eVTOL offers a 160 km range and 220 km/h top speed, supporting 250 kg. 15 cargo eVTOLs are due for delivery this year. AIR has over 2,500 preorders for the AIR ONE model and recently opened a 3,000m² production site in Israel.

🌍 TUI Group and Bentour Reisen AG have finalized their strategic partnership. TUI, headquartered in Hanover, has acquired a 20% stake in Bentour. In return, the Swiss operator now holds 20% of Nazar Nordic AB, a Scandinavian all-inclusive specialist. The partnership aims to tap into the growing demand for all-inclusive vacations, especially in Türkiye and Greece. Bentour focuses on German-speaking markets, while Nazar Nordic caters to Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland.

💸 AMG, a global partner for independent management companies, announced a strategic investment in Montefiore Investment, a mid-market leader in France and Southern Europe, on August 2023. Founded in 2005, Montefiore manages €5 billion in assets with offices in Paris, Milan, and Madrid. The management team, led by Éric Bismuth and Daniel Elalouf, retains majority control and strategic independence. Montefiore is known for transforming SMEs into sector leaders through operational collaboration.

📈 GL events has announced a significant change in its shareholding: Atream and CARAC acquired stakes in Polygone and GL events SA. This includes 56,000 Polygone shares (5.3% of capital) and 449,742 GL events shares (1.5% of capital). The strategic long-term partnership grants Confluence a board seat in both entities. Olivier Ginon retains full control over GL events. This aligns with the strategic importance of the MICE sector.

🚀 EOS-X acquires Space Perspective without disclosing the transaction amount. April 2023: Space Perspective faced eviction from a Florida airport due to unpaid rent. The acquisition aims to resolve Space Perspective's debts via liquidation. EOS-X and Space Perspective will continue operations independently. Negotiations are underway at Kennedy Space Center for future operations. CEO Kemel Kharbachi highlights the potential to advance human space tourism.

💻 AnyCreek acquires Origin in July 2025 to lead the AI-powered outdoor software sector in the U.S., aiming to become the top SaaS for outdoor activities. The combined reach spans 50 states, supporting over 1 million guided hours for thousands of professionals. Both services continue independently for now, enhancing operations, marketing, insurance, payroll, and growth potential for small businesses. Origin expands AnyCreek's offerings beyond fishing and hunting, targeting a wider, international market.

📈 GL events, a global events leader, reports €889M revenue for H1 2025, up 8.3% (9.5% constant), with 51% from international markets. EBITDA rises 20% to €139M, margin at 15.7%, and net income increases 33% to €52M. The Exhibitions segment grows 52%, Venues 23%, while Live falls 8% due to a strong 2024 Olympic comparison. GL events secures Stade de France concession from August 5, 2025, with two concerts planned. Net debt remains stable at €518M, targeting 5% growth.