Collana IT Group Acquires Option 4.0 and Cloudspirit
Deal News | Apr 17, 2025 | Legal Community Swiss
Collana IT Group, backed by Ufenau Capital Partners, has acquired Option 4.0 and Cloudspirit in a strategic move to strengthen its capabilities in Microsoft solutions and workflow digitization. Option 4.0 is known for its expertise in data, AI, and cloud-based solutions, while Cloudspirit specializes in workflow digitization and cybersecurity. The legal advisory for this transaction was led by Walder Wyss, with partners Stefan Knobloch and Fabienne Anner at the helm.
Sectors
- Information Technology
- Legal Services
- Private Equity
Geography
- Switzerland – Walder Wyss is a Swiss law firm advising on this acquisition.
- Europe – The acquisition involves European companies such as Collana IT Group, Option 4.0, and Cloudspirit.
Industry
- Information Technology – The acquisition involves companies in the IT sector, focusing on cloud-based solutions, AI, and cybersecurity.
- Legal Services – Involves legal advisement provided by Walder Wyss for the acquisition process.
- Private Equity – Ufenau Capital Partners, as a private equity firm, is expanding its portfolio through this acquisition.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collana IT Group | Acquiring Company | Company | A portfolio company of Ufenau Capital Partners involved in IT solutions. |
| Option 4.0 | Target Company | Company | A Microsoft solutions partner specializing in data & AI and digital innovation. |
| Cloudspirit | Target Company | Company | Provides workflow digitization solutions focusing on modern work and cybersecurity. |
| Ufenau Capital Partners | Private Equity Firm | Company | The private equity firm backing Collana IT Group. |
| Walder Wyss | Legal Advisor | Company | A Swiss law firm advising on the acquisition. |
| Stefan Knobloch | Partner | Person | Partner at Walder Wyss leading the M&A legal team. |
| Fabienne Anner | Counsel | Person | Counsel at Walder Wyss co-leading the M&A legal team. |