Climb Up has obtained a capital increase subscribed by Calcium Capital
March 2019 — Climb Up has obtained a capital increase subscribed by Calcium Capital. The equity raised will be used to develop new halls and acquire new ones.
Climb Up is the French leader in operating climbing halls. It was founded in 2011 by François Petit, a former indoor climbing world champion. The company offers a full customer experience with climbing lanes, blocks, children's area, a restaurant and various relaxing areas.
Calcium Capital is a French private equity and venture capital firm specializing in late-stage venture, middle-market, mature, buy-outs, emerging growth, industry consolidation and growth capital investments.
Our role in the transaction
Oaklins' team in France advised Climb Up in this transaction. The team organized a growth equity transaction of US$15 million to support the company's growth.
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