Paragon Partners Secures Financing for Dymatrix Acquisition
Deal News | Apr 23, 2025 | Goodwin
The Private Equity and Finance teams at Goodwin have advised PP CXP GmbH, a portfolio company under Paragon Partners GmbH, on refinancing the acquisition of DYMATRIX GmbH and its subsidiaries. The refinancing effort involved several funds managed by Ares Management Limited, as well as Joh. Berenberg, Gossler & Co. KG and other Berenberg-managed funds. Paragon Partners, an independent private equity firm, specializes in investing in mid-sized companies poised for strategic and operational growth in Germany and its neighboring countries, with an equity capital of EUR 2.4 billion. Dymatrix offers AI-driven SaaS solutions for customer experience management and serves over 200 clients across various sectors. The Goodwin deal team was led by Winfried M. Carli and Folko Moroni, supported by a team from Debt Finance and Tax departments in Munich and Frankfurt.
Sectors
- Private Equity
- Financial Services
- Software and Technology
Geography
- Germany – Paragon Partners operates primarily in Germany, which is also the location of DYMATRIX GmbH and a focal point for the acquisition.
- Austria and Switzerland – Relevant as Paragon Partners targets investments in these countries, contributing to the geographical scope of their strategic endeavors.
Industry
- Private Equity – The article focuses on the actions of Paragon Partners, a private equity firm managing significant equity capital and engaging in strategic acquisitions.
- Financial Services – The involvement of Ares Management Limited and Joh. Berenberg, Gossler & Co. in providing financing for the acquisition highlights the financial services sector's role.
- Software and Technology – Dymatrix's specialty in AI-driven SaaS platforms for customer experience management situates it within the software and technology industry.
Financials
- EUR 2.4 billion – Total equity capital managed by Paragon Partners
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paragon Partners GmbH | Buying Company | Company | An independent private equity firm investing in mid-sized companies across Germany and neighboring countries, managing EUR 2.4 billion in equity capital. |
| PP CXP GmbH | Target Company | Company | A portfolio company of Paragon Partners involved in the refinancing transaction of DYMATRIX. |
| DYMATRIX GmbH | Target Company | Company | A provider of data-driven and AI-enabled solutions for customer experience management. |
| Goodwin | Legal Advisor | Company | Provided legal advisory services for the refinancing of the acquisition. |
| Ares Management Limited | Financing Provider | Company | Managed funds that contributed to the refinancing of the acquisition. |
| Joh. Berenberg, Gossler & Co. KG | Financing Provider | Company | Participated in the financing for the acquisition through its managed funds. |