Exclusive Group

Exclusive Group is a value-added services and technologies group.

Sector Business Services
Ownership Majority
Turnover EUR 1300 M (2016)
Date of acquisition 05/2015
Date of sale 07/2018

Contact information

www.exclusive-networks.com

Address

New Bond Street 46
EC1M 1JH London
United Kingdom

Exclusive Group (a.k.a. Exclusive Networks) is a value-added services and technologies group accelerating the growth of disruptive and innovative technologies around the world. Its people are committed to the high-growth imperatives of ambitious IT vendors and fueled by a strong culture of ambition, entrepreneurialism and sustainable growth.

Market leading VAD

Exclusive Group is the largest specialized and fastest growing value-added distributor of IT security solutions in the EMEA region. The company originally developed its activities by enabling US vendors of innovative and disruptive solutions to gain rapid access to the fragmented EMEA market. The company has shown over the years its ability to successfully detect and partner with innovative IT security solutions providers and strongly support their growth by providing a large panel of services ranging from basic distribution to higher value-added services such as marketing support, customer evangelization and now leasing solutions. The company has the capacity to offer a wide panel of value-added services with the widest reach in the EMEA market. Thanks to its solid track record, Exclusive Group has become a highly visible platform and the natural privileged partner for new IT security companies wishing to expand in the EMEA region. Headquartered in London, UK, with 62 offices across five continents and presence in over 100 countries, Exclusive Group brings all the elements of a proven winning strategy for market entry and growth.

Majority shareholder

In May 2015 Cobepa acquired a majority stake in Exclusive Networks. The company's management and Edmond de Rothschild Investment Partners invested alongside Cobepa.