Masternaut
UKWho owns Masternaut?
Masternaut is a British TMT company, now owned by Michelin, which acquired it in 2014 from Francisco Partners.
Summit Partners is still listed as an investor in Masternaut, status not confirmed after the 2014 sale.
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Key facts
Ownership history
2 ownership periods
Francisco Partners sold Masternaut to Michelin in 2014.
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Questions
Who owns Masternaut?
Masternaut is now owned by Michelin, which acquired it in 2014 from Francisco Partners. Summit Partners is still listed as an investor in Masternaut, status not confirmed after the 2014 sale.
When did Michelin acquire Masternaut?
Michelin acquired Masternaut in 2014, buying from Francisco Partners.
Who did Masternaut sell to?
Francisco Partners sold Masternaut to Michelin in 2014 (Trade Sale).
Who has owned Masternaut over time?
Masternaut has been through 2 private-equity ownership periods: Francisco Partners · via Francisco Partners IV · sold to Michelin · (Trade Sale); Summit Partners · via Summit Partners Growth Equity Fund VIII.