Houlihan Lokey Advises Clubessential Holdings

Houlihan Lokey is pleased to announce that TAC, a portfolio company of Clubessential Holdings, which is backed by Battery and Silver Lake, has been acquired by LEA Partners (LEA).

TAC, headquartered in Hartberg, Austria, is a leading provider of spa, fitness, and broader club software, supporting more than 1,200 customers worldwide in optimising operations and delivering a seamless, high-quality guest experience. Through continuous product innovation, TAC offers a highly modular, all-in-one platform that covers the complete software needs of its clients, from reservation and resource planning to membership management, access control, POS, and payment processing.

LEA is an entrepreneurial-minded, multi-stage private equity firm with more than €2 billion in cumulative capital commitments, investing in technology companies that are driving transformative changes in their industries.

In partnership with the existing management team, LEA will support TAC’s next phase of growth from its Hartberg and Vienna offices, building on structural trends such as the rising demand for health and wellness experiences.

Thomas Rössler, Founder and CEO of TAC, commented, “With LEA, we have found the ideal partner to continue TAC’s success story. From the very first discussions, it was clear that our visions and values align perfectly. Together, we will pursue our ambitious growth plans and further expand our leading position in the leisure industry.”

Jan Huber from LEA added, “TAC is a prime example of how consistent product investment and a well-coordinated team are key to achieving market leadership. We were immediately impressed by TAC’s clear customer value proposition and deep functionality, both of which contribute to strong, long-term customer relationships. We are delighted to support the TAC team as an investor and sparring partner on its continued growth journey.”

Houlihan Lokey served as the exclusive financial sellside advisor to Clubessential Holdings, supporting all relevant aspects of the transaction, including marketing, structuring of a competitive process, coordinating due diligence, and negotiating key deal terms.

This deal highlights Houlihan Lokey’s strong expertise within the broader club, wellness, and booking software space.

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