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German Startups Group - Profitable disposal of Exozet

On 17 December, German Startups Group (GSG) announced that it has sold its 50.8% stake in the digital agency Exozet to Endava, a US-listed technology service provider headquartered in London. GSG will receive c €11.2m in gross cash proceeds (€10.8m after deducting M&A commissions), translating into a disposal gain of around €6.1m (or €0.54 per share). The gain represents c 40% of GSG’s market capitalisation calculated on the closing price of €1.46 on 16 December. GSG had been considering the sale of Exozet for some time and has now achieved an exit price ahead of its initial assumptions.
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German Startups Group Berlin GmbH & Co KGaA

German Startups Group GmbH & Co KgaA. German Startups Group GmbH & Co KgaA is a Germany-based venture capital company. The Company invests in startup companies in the seed, early, mid and growth stages. In addition, the Company acquires secondary shares of startups from founders, business angels and early stage investors. Its portfolio includes Ayondo, Customer Alliance, Cybits, DaliaResearch, Delivery Hero, eWings.com, ePetWorld GmbH, Fanmiles, Fanmiles, Itembase, Juniqe, Lingoda, Medlanes, meinKauf, Mister Spex, Returbo, Shutzklick, Soundcloud, and Wummel Kiste, among others. In addition, the Company operates a majority stake in Exozet Berlin GmbH, through which, it offers its portfolio companies access to a range of services: realization of Web and applications, development of online marketing campaigns, consulting of brand development, modifying business models and selecting technology.

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Pedro Fonseca

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