MCF advised BLACKROLL AG on a management buy-out to KKA Partners
The shareholders of BLACKROLL AG (“BLACKROLL”), a leading company in the active and passive recovery space, has entered a new chapter in its growth journey. As part of a management buy-out (MBO), BLACKROLL has joined forces with private equity investor KKA Partners.
BLACKROLL AG was founded in 2013 as a niche provider of foam rolls for fascia training and quickly defined the market for active recovery. The company successfully expanded its offering into the passive recovery space through its innovative culture and exceptional branding. BLACKROLL has experienced significant growth over the last two years, making it one of the fastest-growing consumer brands in the DACH region.
Today, BLACKROLL is the leader in the recovery market offering a comprehensive product portfolio consisting of active recovery tools, digital courses, sleeping products, and more. With the support of KKA, BLACKROLL will continue this growth trajectory by enhancing its product and digital offering and entering further geographic markets.
MCF acted as the exclusive M&A advisor to the shareholders of BLACKROLL and supported the management in executing the deal throughout the entire process.
About KKA Partners
KKA Partners was founded in 2018 and is a Berlin-based private equity firm investing in leading medium-sized companies in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The founding partners have a deep-rooted family and professional connection to the medium-sized business sector, which they have developed over 20 years of close cooperation with medium-sized companies.
KKA helps growth-oriented companies realize their full potential by combining operational excellence and proprietary, technology-driven value driver strategies. Leading investors worldwide, including the European Investment Fund (“EIF”), entrust the KKA team with their capital. This transaction also receives support from the European Union under the InvestEU Fund.
