Vinge has represented Inflexion in connection with the acquisition of the Mecenat group from IK. The acquisition of Mecenat is the first investment made through Inflexion's new Enterprise Fund VI, and Inflexion's first acquisition in Sweden.
Mecenat is a digital marketplace that connects students, alumni, young professionals, and seniors with well-known brands by offering access to exclusive deals, career services, and relevant events. The Mecenat group operates in both Sweden and Finland, has approximately three million members, and collaborates with more than 700 local and global brands. Mecenat's platform spans various industries, including technology, fashion, travel and entertainment.
Vinge's team mainly consisted of Christina Kokko, Maria Dahlin Kolvik, Eléonore Friberg, Carl Fredrik Wachtmeister, Madelene Andersson, and Chris Bastholm (M&A), Victor Ericsson (Tax), Helena Göransson, Karl-Gustaw Tobola, August Ahlin, and Matilda Hamner (Banking and Finance), Ian Jonsson and Siri Blomberg (IP), Simon Söderholm and Linn Aho (Employment), Carla Håkansson and Hanna Kövamees (Commercial Agreements), Katja Häglund (GDPR), Hayaat Ibrahim (Compliance), Nils Unckel and Anton Sjökvist (AIFMD), Lovisa Lewin and Alva Chambert (Competition Law and FDI), and Caroline Löv (Transaction Support Coordinator).
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