Spheros
Who owns Spheros?
Spheros is a German Mobility company, now owned by Valeo, which acquired it in 2016 from Deutsche Beteiligungs AG.
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Key facts
- ·Fully exited in 2016 to Valeo.
- ·Average hold across 2 realized cycles: 6 years.
Ownership history
2 ownership periods
CAPCELLENCE Mittelstandspartner sold SPHEROS to Deutsche Beteiligungs AG in 2012 after 7 years.
Deutsche Beteiligungs AG sold Spheros to Valeo in 2016 after 4 years.
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Who owns Spheros?
Spheros is now owned by Valeo, which acquired it in 2016 from Deutsche Beteiligungs AG.
When did Valeo acquire Spheros?
Valeo acquired Spheros in 2016, buying from Deutsche Beteiligungs AG.
Who did Spheros sell to?
Deutsche Beteiligungs AG sold Spheros to Valeo in 2016 (Trade Sale). CAPCELLENCE Mittelstandspartner sold Spheros to Deutsche Beteiligungs AG in 2012 (Secondary).
Who has owned Spheros over time?
Spheros has been through 2 private-equity ownership periods: CAPCELLENCE Mittelstandspartner · via CAPCELLENCE Evergreen Holding · 2005–2012 · sold to Deutsche Beteiligungs AG · (Secondary); Deutsche Beteiligungs AG · via DBAG Fund V · 2012–2016 · sold to Valeo · (Trade Sale).