Houlihan Lokey Advises Copilot Capital

Copilot Capital has made a majority investment in Zendr

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Houlihan Lokey is pleased to announce that Copilot Capital, a private equity firm focused on backing Europe’s most promising software companies, has made a majority investment in Zendr, a fast-growing B2B logistics platform providing SMEs with better, more reliable freight solutions.

Founded in 2020 by Mathias Rebane and Johan Sund, Zendr helps SMEs book, manage, and track shipments across multiple carriers, combining digital simplicity with pre-negotiated agreements and hands-on customer service. The company serves more than 2,000 customers and is a trusted freight partner for SMEs.

Copilot Capital is a lower-middle-market buyout fund dedicated to growing the next generation of European software and data champions. The company strategically partners with companies generating €5 million to €15 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR), guiding them on a path to €50 million ARR and beyond.

The partnership will allow Zendr to accelerate its expansion across the Nordics and Europe, while continuing to invest in its technology platform, international growth, and targeted M&A activity. The European freight and logistics market is projected to grow from $1.48 trillion in 2025 to $1.74 trillion by 2030, underscoring the significant opportunity ahead.

Houlihan Lokey provided corporate finance advice to Copilot Capital. This deal highlights Houlihan Lokey’s position as a leading advisor in the supply chain and logistics software space.

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