Invested
June 2000
Exited:
December 2004
Return:
4.1x / 52%
Sector:
Business services
Headquarters:
Pesaro, Italy
Region:
Italy
Business:
Provider of accounting, tax and payroll management software
TeamSystem was a regional, founder-led software company serving around 28,000 clients, and employing approximately 200 staff.
Palamon identified an opportunity to drive a national expansion strategy focused on gaining significant market share in a highly fragmented sector. TeamSystem presented a solid base business whose market position and past growth pattern suggested that it could achieve growth rates of 15-20% per annum. In addition, TeamSystem’s large existing network was perfectly suited for internet exploitation.
Under Palamon ownership, TeamSystem grew its customer base to 43,000 whilst revenue and profitability grew by more than 2.5 times to €58 million and 23 million, respectively. The company employed more than 450 staff.
In December 2004, TeamSystem was sold to Bain Capital generating a 4.1x return on invested capital and a 52% IRR..