Paris-based alternative asset manager Tikehau Capital announced today the acquisition of Spanish sustainable mobility solutions provider EYSA Group from investment firm H.I.G Capital, with plans to expand the group’s digitized mobility infrastructure systems globally.
Tikehau said that its investment aims to accelerate EYSA’s growth and consolidate it into a global platform. The acquisition is being made from Tikehau’s flagship private equity decarbonisation strategy, which supports companies advancing energy efficiency, electrification, low-carbon solutions and climate adaptation.
Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Madrid, EYSA provides solutions aimed at improving mobility and promoting sustainable transport infrastructure. The company is active in a variety of transportation projects, including managing regulated parking and low-emission zones in urban areas, traffic control and enforcement, interurban road usage fees for drivers, intelligent transportation systems such as traffic signal controls and license plate recognition, and radar speed enforcement.
EYSA serves more than 235 cities and institutional clients. The company’s solutions support the implementation of new regulations to improve traffic flows, reduce carbon emissions and enhance road safety, Tikehau said.
David Martín, Co-Head of Tikehau Capital Iberia, said:
“The acquisition of EYSA strengthens Tikehau Capital’s presence in the Iberian Peninsula through a private equity investment that is fully aligned with our thematic decarbonisation strategy. Our role is to enable the next stage of growth, supporting EYSA’s international expansion by providing capital, sector expertise and a network of industrial alliances. Tikehau Capital seeks to partner with companies like EYSA, which have a proven value proposition, a solid management team and a clear ambition towards transformation.”
H.I.G. Capital acquired EYSA in 2022. Since the acquisition, EYSA said that it has reinforced its operational capabilities, launched new sustainability and AI-driven services, completed five strategic add-on acquisitions and doubled its EBITDA. Tikehau said that with the acquisition, EYSA will be backed by a partner with a strong track record in decarbonization and an investment approach that is fully aligned with the firm’s sustainability roadmap, technology and international expansion targets.
Javier Delgado, CEO of EYSA, said:
“We are proud of the transformation journey EYSA has undertaken in recent years, consolidating our position as a reference player in smart mobility solutions with a growing international footprint. We are excited to embark on this new chapter alongside Tikehau Capital, a partner whose strategic vision and long-term commitment to decarbonization are fully aligned with our roadmap to building more sustainable and efficient mobility solutions. With their support, we are confident in our ability to continue innovating and expanding our capabilities organically or through strategic acquisitions to accelerate our international growth and continue positioning EYSA as a leading global smart mobility solutions provider.”
