eFront
Who owns eFront?
eFront is an American Fintech company, now owned by BlackRock, which acquired it in 2019 from Odyssée Venture and Bridgepoint.
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Key facts
- ·Fully exited in 2019 to BlackRock.
- ·Best return: 4.8x MOIC by Bridgepoint (2019 exit).
- ·Average hold across 2 realized cycles: 9 years.
Ownership history
3 ownership periods · co-invest detected
Odyssée Venture sold Efront to BlackRock in 2019 after 13 years.
Bridgepoint sold eFront to BlackRock in 2019 after 4 years.
Francisco Partners sold eFront to Bridgepoint in 2015.
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Questions
Who owns eFront?
eFront is now owned by BlackRock, which acquired it in 2019 from Odyssée Venture and Bridgepoint.
When did BlackRock acquire eFront?
BlackRock acquired eFront in 2019, buying from Odyssée Venture and Bridgepoint.
Who did eFront sell to?
Odyssée Venture and Bridgepoint sold eFront to BlackRock in 2019 (Trade Sale), 4.8x return. Francisco Partners sold eFront to Bridgepoint in 2015 (Secondary).
Who has owned eFront over time?
eFront has been through 3 private-equity ownership periods: Odyssée Venture · via Odyssee Venture Funds · 2006–2019 · sold to BlackRock · (Trade Sale); Bridgepoint · via Europe V (BE V) · 2015–2019 · sold to BlackRock · (Trade Sale) · 4.8x; Francisco Partners · sold to Bridgepoint · (Secondary).