IceLake Secures Finance for Quattron and NEXTRAIL Acquisition
Deal News | Feb 19, 2025 | Goodwin
Goodwin advised Capza in securing acquisition financing for IceLake's investment in quattron and NEXTRAIL. Capza is a European private investment platform with over 9 billion in assets, part of AXA IM Alts. IceLake is an independent private equity firm, focusing on mid-market buyouts and growth in sectors such as B2B and IT services. The acquisition targets, quattron and NEXTRAIL, provide consulting services in the critical infrastructure sectors across the DACH region. Goodwin's legal team played a significant role in structuring the financing deal.
Sectors
- Private Equity
- Consulting Services
Geography
- Europe – Capza and IceLake are European firms, and quattron and NEXTRAIL operate in the DACH region with international reach.
- Germany – Goodwin's legal team involved are based in Munich and Frankfurt, also the home for quattron and NEXTRAIL.
Industry
- Private Equity – Involves Capza and IceLake, both operating in private equity, highlighting investment activities in European mid-market companies.
- Consulting Services – Includes quattron and NEXTRAIL, both providing specialized consulting services in infrastructure, technology, and railway sectors.
Financials
- Not specified – No specific financial figures provided for the acquisition or financing amount.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwin | Legal Advisor | Company | Provided legal advisory services for acquisition financing. |
| Capza | Lender | Company | European private investment platform providing financing. |
| IceLake | Buyer | Company | European private equity firm acquiring quattron and NEXTRAIL. |
| quattron | Target Company | Company | Consulting firm focused on critical infrastructure projects in DACH region. |
| NEXTRAIL | Target Company | Company | Specialized consulting firm in technology, digitalization, and railway services. |