OMS Pruefservice Secures Investment from 3i Group
Deal News | Feb 04, 2025 | CEE Legal Matters
The prestigious investment firm, 3i Group, has made a strategic investment in OMS Pruefservice, a DACH-region service provider known for its specialized testing in electrical safety and equipment for business-to-business clients. OMS Pruefservice operates out of Lorch-Waldhausen, Germany, with extensive operations spanning 43 locations in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The company utilizes an innovative proprietary software platform, Inspektra, to enhance and automate its testing processes, serving clients across various sectors including offices, manufacturing facilities, e-mobility, and photovoltaic infrastructures. E+H advised 3i Group on this transaction, supported by their collaboration with international law firm Willkie Farr & Gallagher. The engagement by E+H brought together a robust legal team comprising several partners and associates to facilitate this investment. The specifics regarding the scale or financial terms of the investment were not disclosed. This deal marks another significant addition to 3i Group's portfolio in the European market.
Sectors
- Private Equity
- Testing and Inspection Services
- Legal Services
Geography
- Germany – OMS Pruefservice is headquartered in Lorch-Waldhausen and operates extensively throughout Germany.
- Austria – OMS Pruefservice extends its services into Austria, being part of the DACH region.
- Switzerland – OMS Pruefservice has operations within Switzerland, further encompassing the DACH regional market.
Industry
- Private Equity – 3i Group's role as a private equity investor in the acquisition of OMS Pruefservice positions it within this tier, focusing on strategic investments.
- Testing and Inspection Services – OMS Pruefservice operates in the field of testing and inspection, providing electrical safety and equipment checks across the DACH region.
- Legal Services – E+H and Willkie Farr & Gallagher provided legal advisory services for the investment deal.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3i Group | Investor | Company | 3i Group is a leading international investment firm engaged in the transaction with OMS Pruefservice. |
| OMS Pruefservice | Target Company | Company | OMS Pruefservice provides electrical safety testing services for B2B clients across the DACH region. |
| E+H | Legal Advisor | Company | E+H acted as the legal advisor to 3i Group during the investment process. |
| Willkie Farr & Gallagher | Legal Advisor | Company | Collaborated with E+H to provide additional legal support for the transaction. |