Bridgepoint Group and Polaris Private Equity have agreed to acquire PDSVision from CapMan Group

PDSVision

Founded in 2008, PDSVISION is a global value-added reseller in the PTC ecosystem and a growing partner to Ansys, serving customers across Europe, North America and Asia with mission-critical software and services. For more information, visit https://pdsvision.com/.

The Deal

Bridgepoint and Polaris engaged Lincoln International as buy-side advisors in the acquisition of PDSVISION. Leveraging its deep sector expertise in engineering software, digital product development and technology-enabled services, Lincoln provided strategic advice throughout the process, including market insights, valuation support and transaction execution. Lincoln’s understanding of PDSVISION’s business model and growth opportunities was instrumental in navigating a competitive process and securing a successful outcome for the Bridgepoint and Polaris teams. With the support of Bridgepoint and Polaris, PDSVISION is well-positioned to accelerate its international expansion, strengthen its partner ecosystem and further scale its offering to global engineering and manufacturing customers.

Our Perspective

Frederik Bolander, Managing Director at Lincoln International, commented, “It has been a pleasure to support Bridgepoint and Polaris in the acquisition of PDSVISION. The company has built a leading position within engineering software and digital product development, supported by deep technical expertise, long-standing customer relationships and strong partnerships with global software providers. Bridgepoint and Polaris’ investment is an excellent fit to accelerate PDSVISION’s growth, support international expansion and further strengthen its value proposition to global engineering and manufacturing customers.”

CapMan Group

CapMan is a Nordic private equity investor focused on accelerating value creation in medium-sized companies through active ownership, operational support and long-term growth initiatives.

Bridgepoint Group

Bridgepoint Group is one of the world’s leading private market growth investors, specializing in private equity, infrastructure and private credit. With a strong international presence and deep sector expertise, Bridgepoint partners with established, market-leading companies to support organic growth, strategic expansion and operational improvement.

Polaris Private Equity

Polaris Private Equity is a Nordic private equity investor founded in Denmark in 1998, focused on majority investments in mid-sized companies in the Nordic region. The firm partners with management teams to unlock growth potential and drive strategic and operational development over the long term.

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