Byzance
Entry
2014
Hold
6yr
Exit
2020
Who owns Byzance?
Byzance is a French Consumer company, formerly owned by Cathay Capital, exited in 2020 (exit via MBO). No current private equity owner is on file.
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Exit Type
MBO
Buyer
Mickael Piffard-Besnard and management
Exit Year
2020
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Questions
Who owns Byzance?
Byzance was formerly owned by Cathay Capital, exited in 2020. No current private equity owner is on file.
Who did Byzance sell to?
Cathay Capital sold Byzance to Mickael Piffard-Besnard and management in 2020 (MBO).
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