Lumion levels up with Seven2 partnership
Private equity firm acquires majority stake to accelerate company's growth
Gearing up for the future
Seven2, a leading European private equity firm, announced today the majority recapitalization of Lumion, the market leader in 3D visualization software for the AEC industry, including architects, interior designers, and landscape architects. This transaction, which represents Lumion's primary majority transaction, underscores a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the company's growth and innovation. Lumion’s management team, led by Thomas Sønderby, along with the company founders and employee certificate holders, will significantly reinvest alongside Seven2, reinforcing their commitment to the company’s future.
Lumion’s software creates high-quality, photo-realistic renders in real time through a sophisticated and user-friendly interface, making it an essential tool throughout the design process, from conception to ultimate commercialization. Lumion's software empowers the work of leading architects and designers in more than 110 countries worldwide. Its global distribution is supported by both a direct sales channel and an international network of resellers.
Accelerating an upward trajectory
Seven2's investment positions Lumion for continued momentum in a rapidly expanding market, as the company embarks on future growth across the architectural workflow. Continued product innovation delivering best-in-class renderings, combined with ongoing professionalization in sales excellence, and customer success management will continue to drive rapid scaling of the business. Lumion will also consider targeted external growth opportunities, leveraging Seven2’s financial resources and extended network.
“We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Seven2, which will help us elevate our company and accelerate our product innovation. This partnership reaffirms our commitment to being the preferred visualization tool for architects and enhances our ability to add value to the broader AEC sector”, said Thomas Sønderby, CEO of Lumion.
“This third investment in the Netherlands by Seven2’s MidMarket Fund X demonstrates our ability to identify attractive primary transactions across Europe. Having developed an exceptional product, Lumion is at a strategic juncture, primed to significantly accelerate its growth and solidify its position as a market leader. We are very proud to have the opportunity to partner with the Lumion team in this pivotal moment,” said Henry Capelle, Seven2 Tech & Telecom Partner.
Remaining strong and focused on AEC
“Lumion was born from a desire to make 3D visualization accessible to every architect, regardless of technical background or 3D graphics experience. Our dedication and commitment to the AEC space remains unwavering and Seven2's experience in this sector was a key factor in our partner selection process. Seven2 will provide stability and additional resources for our development, and for our clients, who will continually benefit from optimized software solutions that meet their increasingly demanding needs,” stated Thomas Sønderby.
“Numerous initiatives must be undertaken to maintain a strong technological edge, enhance Lumion’s commercial organization, and address upcoming GenAI opportunities. The quality of Lumion’s management and team is also absolutely central to the company's growth potential in the coming years. Everyone is committed and very enthusiastic to deliver on this new plan,” added Henry Capelle.
Seven2’s investment is being made by its Seven2 MidMarket Fund X and APEO funds–its dedicated life insurance and capitalization contracts fund.
About Seven2
Seven2 is an independent private equity firm fully owned by its partners and financing SMEs and midcaps across Europe. The company invests in high-potential businesses across its two main sectors of specialization: Tech & Telecom and Services.
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