S&B Strategy advises urb-x on growth financing and the search for a strategic partner
Our team advised the owners of urb-x in their search for a strategic growth partner. The transaction was signed in September 2023.
urb-x is a young, innovative company based in Basel, Switzerland, which has developed a sustainable, high-tech construction system for the creation of efficient and safe cycle highways made of wood. The urb-x system is designed to improve cycling infrastructure, particularly in urban areas, thereby increasing safety and reducing travel time for commuters. The aim of the transaction was to gain a strong partner for the further growth of urb-x, which fits seamlessly into the dynamic company environment.
With around 2,000 employees at its sites in several countries, the HASSLACHER Group is one of the largest and leading timber industry companies in Europe and is active worldwide as an innovative supplier of sawn timber, glulam, cross-laminated timber and solid structural timber for modern timber construction.
With urb-x, the future segment of sustainable infrastructure construction is to be further penetrated.
Quick Facts
Date
- September 2023
urb-x
- Innovative developer and manufacturer of intelligent cycle highways
- Modular design for sustainable infrastructure in urban areas
- Company headquarters in Basel, Switzerland
HASSLACHER Group
- Global company for integrated system solutions for modern timber construction
- Almost 2,000 employees worldwide
- Head office in Sachsenburg, Austria
Deal Value
- Undisclosed
Services
- M&A Sell-Side Advisory
Team
- Patrick Seidler, Managing Partner
- Maximilian Maurer, Senior Manager
- Frederike Otto, Associate
- Julian Feick, Associate
Your contact person
Patrick Seidler is an experienced expert in the field of mergers & acquisitions (M&A) with a particular focus on the construction and infrastructure sector. For over 15 years, he has successfully advised companies on complex transactions, from corporate takeovers to strategic mergers. Thanks to his in-depth knowledge of the sector and his structured approach, he has successfully completed numerous national and international M&A projects.
Patrick is a close and trusted advisor to owner families and investors in the construction, construction supply and infrastructure sectors and is a regular author of studies, speaker and panellist at industry events on the topics of M&A and succession.
‘I am driven by constantly experiencing new and impressive life's work from owners and helping to shape professionalisation and consolidation along the entire value chain.’