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Monday, June 24, 2024

BGF announces successful exit of Datum360, generating a 5.9x MM return

24 June 2024: BGF has announced the successful exit of Datum360, a Connected Data platform that allows large asset owners to seamlessly access engineering information and asset data. Datum360 has been acquired by Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK), a global leader in design and make software for the architecture, engineering, construction, operations, manufacturing, and media and entertainment industries, and headquartered in San Francisco.

Headquartered in Teesside, Datum360 was founded in 2009 and now has a global footprint. The business has an impressive customer base across a range of sectors such as power generation, utilities, food production, and infrastructure. By connecting customers with their data, Datum360 helps to enhance their decision-making and enhance efficiencies across their organisations.

BGF, one of the largest and most experienced investors in the UK and Ireland, backed Datum360 in November 2020. Since the 2020 investment, the business has multiplied revenue. The investment has delivered a 5.9x money multiple (MM) return and an IRR of more than 60% for BGF.

Datum360 CEO Steve Wilson said: 'On meeting BGF, it was clear that they had a differentiated offering and were well versed in helping SaaS businesses scale. They've been the ideal partner to help us expand our market share, continue to innovate, and grow the business over our partnership. We're looking forward to the next chapter and an exciting future with Autodesk, which will create significant opportunities for our team and clients.'

The investment was led by Chris Boyes.

Chris Boyes from BGF, adds: 'It's been a pleasure to work alongside an excellent team led by Steve Wilson, David Mitchell and James Michael, supported by non-exec chair, Ross Smith. The sale of Datum360 to Autodesk is a fitting culmination of the progress made during our partnership.

'Datum360 is another illustration of the value created by BGF's investment model with our patient minority-only capital, allowing us to form long-term partnerships with forward-thinking companies. Our approach allows us to confidently invest through the cycle until we reach the right exit opportunity for everyone involved. We are delighted to have worked with the team, and wish Steve, David, James and the wider Datum360 team the best for the future.'

Thomas Brunsnes, Director of Cavu Corporate Finance, who advised Datum360 shareholders on the exit process, commented: 'It has been a pleasure working with BGF and the Datum360 team on delivering this transformative transaction for the business. Steve, Dave and James have, alongside BGF, been able to expand its international footprint into the USA and Asia-Pacific markets, delivering critical software to some of the world's largest companies.

'We have worked with Datum360 and BGF for a prolonged period to secure a successful exit for the shareholders, and are delighted to have advised on this highly strategic transaction with Autodesk.'

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