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NINE58

Independent M&A advisory

London & Paris, Since 2019

Industrials, Technology, Food & Healthcare

Berlin, 2009. Usain Bolt sets the iconic 100m world record: 9″58.

Key figures

  • 30+ transactions advised

  • €2bn+ cumulative enterprise value

  • 100+years combined investment banking experience

  • 10+ teammates

Services

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Our transactions

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Sale of the company to Alcatel Submarine Networks

Sell-side · 2026 · Industrials & Services

Sale of the company to Alcatel Submarine Networks

NINE58 advised the CEO and shareholder of Ship As A Service, a French provider of turnkey offshore and subsea operations for the blue economy, on the sale of the company to Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN), a global leader in submarine cable networks majority-owned by the French State through the APE.

Type
Sell-side
Year
2026
Sector
Industrials & Services
Sub-sector
Marine Services
Geography
France

Sale of 100% of the shares to Apheon

Sell-side · 2026 · Food & Healthcare

Sale of 100% of the shares to Apheon

NINE58 advised the shareholders of Almma Group (Foo Seng & Varachaux), a French player specialising in the production of ready-made and frozen meals, on the sale of 100% of their shares to the Belgian Private Equity fund Apheon.

Type
Sell-side
Year
2026
Sector
Food & Healthcare
Sub-sector
Food Manufacturing
Geography
France

Sale of a majority stake to UL Invest

Sell-side · 2026 · Technology

Sale of a majority stake to UL Invest

NINE58 advised the shareholders of Innovorder, a SaaS publisher dedicated to contract catering and quick-service restaurants, on the sale of a majority stake to UL Invest. The total deal consideration was complemented by an additional cash-in investment by UL Invest.

Type
Sell-side
Year
2026
Sector
Technology
Sub-sector
Software & Hardware
Geography
France

2 equity financings

Fundraising · 2024-25 · Industrials & Services

2 equity financings

NINE58 advised Arkegreen, a French designer and manufacturer of low-carbon ecolodges for the outdoor hospitality market, on 2 equity financings (2024 and 2025) from a pool of investors and business angels to industrialise its processes and accelerate its development.

Type
Fundraising
Year
2024-25
Sector
Industrials & Services
Sub-sector
Eco-construction
Geography
France

Acquisition of 2 build-up targets and debt refinancing

Buy-side and debt financing · 2025 · Technology

Acquisition of 2 build-up targets and debt refinancing

NINE58 advised Fittingbox, a SaaS company specialised in Augmented Reality in eyewear and frame digitisation, for strategic build-up acquisitions of 2 Central European companies. The transaction also included debt and CapEx associated fundraising with a consortium of French banks.

Type
Buy-side and debt financing
Year
2025
Sector
Technology
Sub-sector
Software
Geography
Europe

Sale of 100% of the company to Marmeladz

Sell-side · 2025 · Technology

Sale of 100% of the company to Marmeladz

NINE58 advised Explore Media, a French digital media company specialised in edutainment, on the sale of 100% of its shares to Marmeladz (backed by Otium).

Type
Sell-side
Year
2025
Sector
Technology
Sub-sector
Media
Geography
France

Client testimonials

I really enjoyed working with NINE58. Their responsiveness and the way they took ownership of the deal made the difference, with committed and friendly teams. Despite the difficulties that can arise in this type of project, the process went very smoothly. It was also a real pleasure to work with Pierre, a one-of-a-kind profile, attentive and straight-talking.

Daniel CoutinhoCEO, Almma Group (Foo Seng)

Thank you Pierre, David and all of the NINE58 team for taking this journey with us and supporting us every step of the way to achieve a great result for all involved.

Barry SutherlandManaging Director, Renewable Oil Services (ROS)

NINE58 advised on my company’s seed fundraise. Despite a period of global economic uncertainty, together we achieved our mission. The team proved to be highly proficient and reactive in providing technical advice and acted as a strong support mechanism throughout the process. NINE58 was a pleasure to work with and I would be pleased to seek their advice for future rounds.

Rebecca SharpCo-founder and CEO, Genevos

NINE58 benefits from a dynamic and responsive team, which is highly qualified in financial and economic analysis. Pierre Chabrelie manages each project, defending the interest of the clients with his advanced financial analyses, as well as a solid valuation method, which allows him to develop an extremely efficient and structured negotiation strategy.

Pierre Chabrelie and his team supported me brilliantly in the sale of my family business, which operated in the vegetal extraction sector. He negotiated with a number of international groups and successfully concluded the sale of the company within 6 months. Beyond his valuable skillset, Pierre has strong and genuine interpersonal relations which bring a high level of trust in his collaborators.

NINE58 will be my preferred choice of advisor for any new acquisition or sale.

Valérie BizotFounder and former CEO, EPI France
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  1. 2019

    NINE58 was founded in London in December 2019 and the firm’s name refers to Usain Bolt’s 100m world record of 9″58: we own these iconic shoes.

  2. 2022

    After several years of activity, NINE58 opens its office in Paris and continues to expand its team, highlighting the success of its model.

  3. 2023

    In 2023, NINE58 focused on three core sectors — Technology; Industrials & Services; Food & Healthcare — while completing six transactions.

  4. 2024-25

    NINE58 now has 10+ teammates and continues to create value for its clients through meticulous origination and effective execution, supported by an international network.

  5. 2026

    NINE58 continues to strengthen its presence in Paris and its network of senior advisors, experienced professionals bringing their sector expertise and mobilising their networks for the NINE58 teams, and to support entrepreneurs, shareholders and investors.

Sectors

  • Industrials & Services

    • New Energies, Natural Resources & Infrastructure
    • Power & Utilities
    • Industrial Services & Manufacturing
    • Maritime & Offshore
    • B2B & B2C Services
  • Technology

    • Software & SaaS
    • Digital Platforms
    • Data & AI
    • AdTech & MarTech
    • Technology-Enabled Services
  • Food & Healthcare

    • Healthcare
    • Food & Ingredients
    • Consumer Products
    • Specialty Manufacturing
    • Packaging & Materials

The team