Transaction

Clearwater advises NaturaBuy, backed by Nextstage, on the acquisition of a majority stake in Ultimate Fishing from Sodero and BNP Paribas Développement

Transaction

NaturaBuy acquired Ultimate Fishing

Buy-side

Undisclosed

Role

Adviser to the shareholders of NaturaBuy on its acquisition of Ultimate Fishing from Sodero and BNP Paribas Développement

Sector

Consumer

Region

France & Belgium

We have advised NaturaBuy, an online marketplace for firearms, collectables, and outdoor gear, on the acquisition of Ultimate Fishing, a leader in premium lure and fly-fishing equipment.

Ultimate Fishing, a key player in the design and distribution of high-end fishing gear, significantly strengthens NaturaBuy’s offering. This acquisition positions NaturaBuy as a dominant force in the fishing market while expanding its international reach.
 
Founded in 2007 by Yannick Cordier, Ultimate Fishing encompasses several renowned brands specializing in lure and fly-fishing techniques, including Ardent Pêche, Mouches Devaux and Mer et Loisirs. The group offers over 10,000 references of prestigious brands such as Tenryu, Megabass and Sawamura, and generates 15% of its revenue internationally. Known for its expertise and strong presence both in the field and on social media, Ultimate Fishing engages a dedicated community of enthusiasts and excels in affinity marketing.
 
This strategic acquisition aligns with NaturaBuy’s ambition to become a leading player in the fishing and outdoor market in France and beyond while reinforcing its expertise in high-end products. Together, NaturaBuy and Ultimate Fishing aim to meet the growing needs of passionate anglers through a combined offering and operational synergies.

fisherman

I am delighted to embark on this new phase of the group's growth with the support of NextStage AM since 2017. This operation will strengthen our presence in the recreational fishing and pet accessories market, ultimately bringing together all nature enthusiast communities around the platform.

LAURENT FRILEUX, CEO, NATURABUY

This merger will allow us to expand our community, reach new audiences, and diversify our expertise by leveraging the strong complementarity between our companies and the added value we bring to all nature enthusiasts. We also want to highlight the long-term commitment of our historical investors.

YANNICK CORDIER, CEO, GOLDFISH (ULTIMATE FISHING)

NaturaBuy’s remarkable growth trajectory since 2017 demonstrates the relevance of its business model and the strength of its value proposition. Since 2007, the Goldfish group around Ultimate Fishing has proven its ability to develop high-value brands for its passionate communities. We are convinced that the merger between the two entities will strengthen the momentum of the marketplace for nature enthusiasts and enhance the affinity-based value for these passionate communities.

GREGOIRE SENTILHES, PRESIDENT AND FOUNDER, NEXTSTAGE AM

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