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The management of Nexxpro has successfully invested in the company alongside ActiveCap PE

May 2022 — The management team of Nexxpro, backed by the private equity firm ActiveCap, has acquired the participation held by Haitong Global Asset Management.

ActiveCap is a private equity company specialized in Portuguese corporates and SMEs, acting in the growth equity segment.

Founded in 2001, Nexxpro is a Portuguese company that designs, manufactures and markets helmets and accessories for the motorcycling sector. The company exports to more than 60 countries around the world, with a strong and internationally recognized brand. Nexxpro is one of the few European manufacturers in the sector, producing entirely in Portugal with approximately 220 employees.

Haitong Global Asset Management is the Portuguese private equity fund of Haitong Group.

Our role in the transaction

Oaklins’ team in Portugal advised the management team on the acquisition of Nexxpro and in the negotiations with the private equity fund.

Parties
“The support and guidance of the Oaklins team has proven extremely helpful throughout the course of this transaction. With their deep M&A expertise they have made a decisive contribution to close this transaction successfully.”

Hélder Loureiro

CEO and Founder, Nexxpro

Talk to the deal team

João Beirôco

Managing Partner
Lisbon, Portugal
Oaklins Portugal

Mariana Gomes

Associate Director
Lisbon, Portugal
Oaklins Portugal

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