Jakala Acquires 65% of Quantyca in Strategic Data Management Expansion
Deal News | Feb 12, 2025 | Legal Community Italy
Jakala, a notable player in the marketing services industry, has signed an agreement to acquire a 65% stake in Quantyca, an Italian company specializing in advanced data management. Lca and KPMG represented Jakala, providing comprehensive advisory services, including legal, tax, labor, and financial due diligence. Elli Falsoni provided legal advisory services to Quantyca. The acquisition, which still requires regulatory approval, is expected to close by June 2025. The deal ensures that Quantyca’s co-founders, Matteo Pelizza and Francesco Gianferrari Pini, will remain in their operational roles, maintaining continuity for the business.
Sectors
- Data Management
- Legal and Financial Advisory
- Marketing Services
Geography
- Italy – Quantyca is an Italian company, and the transaction involves multiple Italian advisory firms.
Industry
- Data Management – Quantyca is specialized in advanced data management, making this industry relevant to the acquisition.
- Legal and Financial Advisory – Lca, KPMG, and Elli Falsoni provided legal and financial advisory services, crucial for the transaction.
- Marketing Services – Jakala, the acquiring company, is involved in marketing services, indicating activity in this sector.
Financials
- 65% – Percentage of Quantyca shares acquired by Jakala.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jakala | Bidding Company | Company | A leading company in marketing services acquiring a stake in Quantyca. |
| Quantyca | Target Company | Company | Italian company specializing in advanced data management. |
| Lca | Legal Advisor to Jakala | Company | Provided legal advisory services for the acquisition. |
| KPMG | Legal, Tax, and Financial Advisor to Jakala | Company | Provided due diligence and other advisory services for Jakala. |
| Elli Falsoni | Legal Advisor to Quantyca | Company | Provided legal assistance to Quantyca. |
| Ant Capital | Financial Advisor to Quantyca | Company | Acted as the exclusive financial advisor for Quantyca. |
| Matteo Pelizza | Co-founder and Operational Role at Quantyca | Person | Co-founder of Quantyca retaining an operational role post-acquisition. |
| Francesco Gianferrari Pini | Co-founder and Operational Role at Quantyca | Person | Co-founder of Quantyca retaining an operational role post-acquisition. |
| Aldo Elli | Advisor at Elli Falsoni | Person | Part of the advisory team assisting Quantyca. |
| Francesca Falsoni | Advisor at Elli Falsoni | Person | Part of the advisory team assisting Quantyca. |
| Gualtiero Zoia | Associate at Elli Falsoni | Person | Part of the advisory team for Quantyca. |
| Matteo Ennio | Partner at KPMG | Person | Led the KPMG team for due diligence related to Jakala’s acquisition. |