Latour Capital and Tomorrow have acquired Rollakin from Trajan Capital
May 2025 — Latour Capital has finalized the acquisition of Rollakin, an international online distributor of transmission parts. Initiative & Finance is investing alongside Latour Capital and the Rollakin management team, led by Pierre Seznec, through its Tomorrow fund, classified as Article 9 under the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation. The investors take over from Trajan Capital, LT Capital and Bpifrance, which have supported the group since 2021.
Latour Capital is a French private equity firm with approximately US$4.7 billion in assets under management, recognized for its operational value creation approach. Its small-cap strategy targets high-potential European companies and focuses on hands-on support, acceleration of organic growth and a disciplined buy-and-build strategy. Rollakin represents the first flagship investment under this small-cap strategy.
Tomorrow is Initiative & Finance’s impact-driven leveraged buy-out (LBO) strategy, supporting European mid-market companies in their environmental transition. The fund manages approximately US$350 million and targets equity investments of US$24-94 million. Its investment approach combines value creation with measurable environmental impact, in line with Article 9 of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation. Tomorrow invests alongside management in both majority and minority positions.
Founded in 2008, Rollakin has become a leading European online distributor of transmission parts through its online platform. The company serves both individual and professional customers, focusing on customer satisfaction, responsiveness, quality and environmental responsibility.
Trajan Capital is a French private equity firm specializing in management buy-in (MBI)-led ownership transitions in profitable European small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Backed by a fund of approximately US$350 million, it typically invests up to US$53 million alongside experienced incoming managers. Its strategy focuses on enabling smooth management transitions and accelerating growth through active operational support, targeting resilient businesses with recurring revenues across France, Benelux and Switzerland.
Our role in the transaction
Oaklins’ team in France advised Initiative & Finance, alongside Natixis Partners, as the buy-side advisor throughout the transaction.
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