Ipan GmbH
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Ipan GmbH - overview
Established
2004
Location
-, -, Germany
Primary Industry
Business Support Services
About
Based in Germany, Ipan GmbH specializes in providing comprehensive intellectual property solutions, enhancing companies' capabilities to create, manage, and safeguard their intellectual assets effectively. Ipan GmbH, founded in 2004 and headquartered in Germany, offers services focused on intellectual property management. The company underwent a significant change in May 2018 when Castik Capital Group acquired a majority stake from Warburg Pincus. The acquisition aims to bolster Ipan's organic growth and product development strategies.
The CEO and co-founder, Abolfazl Mousavi, has a history in the industry, contributing to the company's strategic direction. Ipan GmbH has completed 3 deals since its inception, with the most recent deal date on May 16, 2018. Ipan GmbH provides a broad range of intellectual property (IP) solutions, including a cloud-based IP management platform designed for corporate teams, alongside advanced analytics tools for patent and trademark management. These services cater to law firms and businesses across multiple sectors, including technology, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing, ensuring effective management of intellectual property portfolios.
For the year 2021, Ipan GmbH reported a revenue of USD 387. 14 mn, with an EBITDA of USD 3. 59 mn for the year 2020. The company's revenue model largely relies on subscription agreements for its various software and services.
Ipan GmbH is focused on expanding its product offerings and enhancing existing services. The funding from Castik Capital Group will support the development of new products and the expansion into new markets. Specific targets include growth in North America and Asia by the end of 2023. The company aims to leverage its latest acquisition to enhance its market position and drive organic growth.
Primary Industry
Business Support Services
Sub Industries
Intellectual Property, Software
Website
www.ipan-services.com/
Company Stage
Merged
Total Amount Raised
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Ipan GmbH - timeline of key events

Ipan GmbH - financials
| Fiscal Year Ended | Dec 31, 2009 | Dec 31, 2010 | Dec 31, 2011 | Dec 31, 2012 | Dec 31, 2013 | Dec 31, 2014 | Dec 31, 2015 | Dec 31, 2016 | Dec 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2018 | Dec 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (USD) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 95,096,787.7 | 134,994,959.8 | 158,929,344.2 | 207,746,920.6 | - | - | - |
| % Revenue Growth (YoY) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 42.0% | 17.7% | 30.7% | - | - | - |
| EBITDA (USD) | - | - | - | - | - | 6,186,966 | 6,279,274.1 | 5,441,170.8 | 4,675,206.1 | 4,865,822.8 | (11,969,052.6) | - | - | - |
| Operating Income (USD) | - | - | - | - | - | 6,115,690.7 | 6,181,130 | 5,004,730.6 | 4,139,751.4 | 4,474,709.4 | (12,330,135.4) | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | (5.9%) | - | - | - |
| % EBITDA Margin | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5.7% | 3.5% | 3.1% | (5.8%) | - | - | - |
| NET Income (USD) | 343,229.2 | 755,466 | 937,054.4 | 2,138,241.8 | 3,882,747.6 | 4,189,186.1 | (6,062,490.3) | (4,717,071.7) | (3,741,852.9) | (4,328,043.7) | (13,031,208.3) | - | - | - |
| % Net Margin | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | (5.0%) | (2.8%) | (2.7%) | (6.3%) | - | - | - |
Ipan GmbH - deals
| Deals Type | Deal Status | Target (s) | Deal Date | Investor(s) | Seller(s) | Deal size (Mn) | Enterprise value (Mn) | Post-money valuation (Mn) | EBITDA multiple (x) | Revenue multiple (x) | Lead partner (s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merger | Completed | Delegate Inc., Ipan GmbH | - | ||||||||
| Secondary Buyout | Completed | Ipan GmbH | - | ||||||||
| Buyout | Completed | Ipan GmbH | - |
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