Portfolio update: New Direct Investment for ICG Enterprise Trust

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€10m coinvestment alongside Cinven, supporting the acquisition of Archer

ICG Enterprise Trust plc (‘ICGT’) is pleased to announce that it is making a €10m coinvestment alongside Cinven, a leading international private equity manager, to support the acquisition of Archer.

Upon completion of the transaction, ICGT will hold both a Direct investment in Archer and a Primary investment, via its position as a Limited Partner in the Cinven fund.

Archer is a leading provider of governance, risk and compliance (‘GRC’) software globally in a highly fragmented market. Founded in 2000, Archer has a 20+ year track record of providing integrated risk management (‘IRM’) and software solutions to a diverse and growing customer base of large and mid-sized enterprises. Archer has a strong global footprint, with operations in the US, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia/Pacific. Cinven will work in close partnership with management to continue internationalising the business, including executing opportunities to expand Archer’s presence in key markets and verticals across both North America and Europe.

Enquiries

Analyst / Investor enquiries: 

+44 (0) 20 3545 2000
Oliver Gardey, Head of Private Equity Fund Investments, ICG        
Colm Walsh, Managing Director, ICG                
Chris Hunt, Head of Shareholder Relations, ICG
Livia Bridgman Baker, Shareholder Relations, ICG                                

Media:

Clare Glynn, Corporate Communications, ICG: +44 (0) 20 3545 1395