Raise Investissement buys stake in La Maison du Whisky

The deal sees the founding Benitah family retain a majority stake in the company alongside high-net-worth individuals Sophie and Alban Neveux.

Raise Investissement makes minority investments of between €30-40m in companies with revenues of €50-500m. According to its website, the firm has €350m in capital at its disposal.

The GP recently jointly acquired artistic renovation specialist Mériguet-Carrère from Qualium Investissement alongside IDI and a pool of investors.

Company
Founded in 1965 and based in Paris, La Maison du Whisky imports and distributes rare whiskies across the French market. The business also sells other spirits, including rum, cognac, armagnac, gin and vodka.

According to press reports, the business posted €80m in revenues in 2016 with a 13% EBITDA margin.

People
La Maison du Wisky – Thierry Benitah (chair).

Advisers
Vendor – Edmond de Rothschild Corporate Finance (corporate finance); Mayer Brown International (legal); McDermott Will & Emery (legal); Jeausserand Audouard (legal).
Buyer – Oderis Consulting (financial due diligence).

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