Global law firm Hogan Lovells has provided legal counsel to Apera Asset Management, a pan-European private debt investor, in financing the acquisition of Vecos by Ardian, a prominent private investment firm. Ardian has reached an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Vecos from Bencis, marking its second investment in the Netherlands.

Ardian, based in France, is recognized as a leading private equity investment company with a diverse portfolio that spans private equity, real assets, and credit. Vecos, headquartered in Eindhoven, Netherlands, specializes in end-to-end smart locker solutions, which encompass both locker hardware and proprietary software. The company operates in over 45 countries and is regarded as a leader in its field.

The Hogan Lovells Banking team involved in this transaction was led by partners Thomas Freund from Munich and Wouter Jongen from Amsterdam. They were supported by associate Tiziana Daxenberger, along with business lawyers Paulina Gerling and Stefanie Grosch, all from Munich, and associate Alexandro Flemming from Amsterdam.

This acquisition highlights Ardian's strategic expansion in the smart locker solutions market, leveraging Vecos's established presence and innovative offerings.