Smart & CO
Entry
2007
Hold
9yr
Exit
2016
Who owns Smart & CO?
Smart & CO is a French Consumer company, formerly owned by Naxicap Partners, exited in 2016 (exit via MBO). No current private equity owner is on file.
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MBO
Buyer
Pierre-Edouard Sterin and management
Exit Year
2016
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Questions
Who owns Smart & CO?
Smart & CO was formerly owned by Naxicap Partners, exited in 2016. No current private equity owner is on file.
Who did Smart & CO sell to?
Naxicap Partners sold Smart & CO to Pierre-Edouard Sterin and management in 2016 (MBO).
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