iBanFirst
FranceWho owns iBanFirst?
iBanFirst is a French Fintech company, now owned by Marlin Equity Partners, which acquired it in 2023 from Serena Capital.
Lazard Elaia Capital and Elaia Partners are still listed as investors in iBanFirst, status not confirmed after the 2023 sale.
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- ·Co-held by Lazard Elaia Capital and Elaia Partners since 2020.
- ·Average hold across 2 realized cycles: 7 years.
- ·4 distinct PE sponsors across ownership cycles.
Ownership history
4 ownership periods · co-invest detected
Serena Capital sold iBanFirst to Marlin Equity Partners in 2023 after 10 years.
Breega sold Ibanfirst to Marlin Equity Partners in 2021 after 3 years.
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Who owns iBanFirst?
iBanFirst is now owned by Marlin Equity Partners, which acquired it in 2023 from Serena Capital. Lazard Elaia Capital and Elaia Partners are still listed as investors in iBanFirst, status not confirmed after the 2023 sale.
When did Marlin Equity Partners acquire iBanFirst?
Marlin Equity Partners acquired iBanFirst in 2023, buying from Serena Capital.
Who did iBanFirst sell to?
Serena Capital sold iBanFirst to Marlin Equity Partners in 2023 (Secondary). Breega sold iBanFirst to Marlin Equity Partners in 2021 (Secondary).
Who has owned iBanFirst over time?
iBanFirst has been through 4 private-equity ownership periods: Serena Capital · via Serena III · 2013–2023 · sold to Marlin Equity Partners · (Secondary); Breega · via Breega Venture Fund · 2018–2021 · sold to Marlin Equity Partners · (Secondary); Lazard Elaia Capital · via Elaia Legacy Fund · since 2020; Elaia Partners · via Elaia DV4 · since 2020.