Innoscripta Secures IPO Backing from Berenberg-Led Consortium
Deal News | May 21, 2025 | White & Case LLP
Global law firm White & Case LLP advised a banking consortium led by Berenberg on the initial public offering (IPO) of innoscripta SE, a German company providing software-as-a-service solutions for R&D applications, tax credits, and project management. The IPO involved existing shares from shareholders and incorporated a greenshoe option, totaling approximately €218 million. These shares were primarily offered through a public offering in Germany and a private placement to institutional investors, subsequently trading on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange's Open Market. The White & Case legal team from Frankfurt was helmed by partners Thilo Diehl and Rebecca Emory, among others.
Sectors
- Legal Services
- Financial Services
- Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)
- Stock Market
Geography
- Germany – The IPO was a public offering in Germany and the shares of innoscripta SE were admitted to trading on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
Industry
- Legal Services – The article highlights the role of the law firm White & Case LLP advising on the IPO.
- Financial Services – Involves the banking consortium led by Berenberg managing the IPO process.
- Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) – Innoscripta SE operates in this industry as a provider of SaaS solutions for R&D processes.
- Stock Market – The IPO and trading of shares on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange are central to the article.
Financials
- 218,000,000 – Total offering volume for innoscripta SE's IPO.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Innoscripta SE | Target Company | Company | German provider of software-as-a-service solutions for R&D applications. |
| Berenberg | Banking Consortium Lead | Company | Led the consortium managing innoscripta SE's IPO. |
| White & Case LLP | Legal Advisor | Company | Global law firm advising the banking consortium on the IPO. |