Capzanine backs Horizon Software

Senior debt was provided by LCL Caisse d'Epargne Ile de France and HSBC, while Capzanine deployed capital from its 4 Flex Equity fund, Unquote understands.

The fresh capital will be used to support the company's development plan in France and globally, both organically and through acquisitions. Horizon intends to consolidate its market position in France and expand in the Asia-Pacific region and the Americas.

Company
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Paris with offices across France and operations worldwide, Horizon develops a digital trading platform for investment banks, brokers and hedge funds. The company has 90 clients in 26 countries worldwide and employs 100 staff.

People
Capzanine – Benoit Choppin (partner).
Horizon Software – Sylvain Thieullent (CEO).

Advisers
Equity – Agilys (legal); Oderis (financial due diligence).
Vendor – Dentons (legal); Grant Thornton (financial due diligence).

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