Navori Labs Acquired by Maguar with NKF's Legal Expertise

Deal News | Feb 06, 2025 | Legal Community Swiss

Niederer Kraft Frey (NKF) has played a pivotal role in advising Maguar, a German tech investor, on their majority investment in Navori Labs, a Swiss company specialized in digital signage software and computer vision solutions. Maguar, known for investing in small and medium-sized software companies in the DACH region, has expanded its portfolio with this latest venture into Lausanne-based Navori. NKF provided legal counsel on both the M&A and financing aspects of the transaction, with Patrik Peyer leading the M&A team, while international counsel was supplied by Hogan Lovells and financing counsel by Goodwin LLP. This strategic move emphasizes Maguar's dedication to enhancing its reach within the software and private equity industries.

Sectors

Private Equity
Software Development
Legal Services

Geography

Switzerland – Navori Labs is based in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Germany – Maguar is a German tech investor, and Hogan Lovells has a Munich-based lead counsel.

Industry

Private Equity – Maguar is a tech-focused private equity firm investing in small and medium-sized software companies.
Software Development – Navori Labs specializes in digital signage software and computer vision solutions.
Legal Services – NKF provided legal advisory services for both M&A and financing aspects of the transaction.

Financials

Participants

Name	Role	Type	Description
Navori Labs	Target Company	Company	Swiss company providing digital signage software and computer vision solutions.
Maguar	Investing Company	Company	German tech investor specializing in B2B software investments.
Niederer Kraft Frey (NKF)	Legal Advisor	Company	Provided legal counsel for M&A and financing sides of the transaction.
Hogan Lovells	International Counsel	Company	Appointed by Maguar as lead counsel for the transaction.
Goodwin LLP	Financing Counsel	Company	Advised on the financing aspects of the deal.