10 Oct 2025

"Capital Croissance Acquires Majority Stake in Serapid to Accelerate Growth and Innovation"

"Paul Hastings (Europe) advised Capital Croissance on its majority stake acquisition in Serapid, a specialist in rigid chain technology for heavy load movement. The investment aims to accelerate Serapid's growth through organic expansion, leveraging its patented elevator technology, attracting new clients in the entertainment sector, entering new industrial markets, particularly in nuclear, and pursuing international expansion. Established over fifty years ago, Serapid is recognized for its innovative technology that offers a sustainable alternative to hydraulic cylinders. The Paul Hastings team included experts in tax, corporate, and financing aspects, while various law firms represented other investors involved in the transaction."

**Law Firms Involved in the Transaction:** Paul Hastings (Europe) advised Capital Croissance in its majority stake acquisition of Serapid. LBO France was represented by Jeantet, individual investors were represented by Jeausserand Audouard, Siparex was represented by Agilys, and Zencap was represented by Simmons & Simmons. **Transaction Overview:** Capital Croissance, along with other financial investors, aims to support the accelerated development of Serapid, a specialist in rigid chain technology for the movement of heavy loads. The investment will focus on organic growth driven by several key initiatives, including advancements in the elevator vertical with a unique patented innovation, expanding client acquisition in the entertainment sector, penetrating new industrial markets, particularly in nuclear applications, and continuing international expansion. **Lawyers Involved:** The Paul Hastings team included: - Charles Filleux-Pommerol, Partner, Tax - Laëtitia Mingarelli, Associate, Tax - Sébastien Crepy, Partner, Corporate - Vincent Nacinovic, Associate, Corporate - Thibault Jumeaux, Associate, Corporate - Tereza Courmont Vlkova, Partner, Financing - Nicolas Fittante, Associate, Financing Other law firms involved: - Jeantet represented LBO France. - Jeausserand Audouard represented individual investors. - Agilys represented Siparex. - Simmons & Simmons represented Zencap.
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