Aareon Acquisition, Valuation, Funding & Investors

Aareon was acquired by TPG for $4.2B in June 2024, a 9.4x multiple on $440M of revenue.

Aareon acquisition price

$4.2B

Acquired by TPG · Jun 2024

Aareon revenue at acquisition

$440M

Last twelve months · Jun 2024

Aareon revenue multiple at acquisition

9.4x

EV/Revenue · Jun 2024

Cumulative funding Aareon raised

$308M

across 1 funding round

Aareon Overview

About Aareon

Aareon is a Mainz-headquartered European software provider serving housing companies, property managers and other real-estate operators. Its cloud products cover core property-management workflows as well as accounting, payments, customer communications, energy management and digital services for tenants and owners. The company sells business software and related services to organizations that manage residential and commercial property portfolios, helping them connect internal teams with residents, suppliers and utilities. Aareon has operated in the sector for more than six decades and maintains offices across several European countries. Subscription and software-service revenue are supported by implementation, integration and advisory work. TPG and CDPQ agreed to acquire Aareon in 2024, while the business continues to operate as a specialized property-software platform and to expand through product development and acquisitions.


Founded

1957

HQ

GermanyMainz

Website

aareon.com

Status

Acquired

Customer focus

B2B

Revenue model

Subscription

Revenue

$290M (Aug 2020)

Valuation

$1.1B (Aug 2020)

Aareon Acquisition

Aareon was acquired by TPG for $4.2B on 24 June 2024.

The acquisition price implies a 9.4x revenue multiple on $440M of revenue.

Before the acquisition Aareon had raised $308M across 1 funding round.

Aareon, a Mainz, Germany-based provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions for the property industry, enables seamless, automated end-to-end processes connecting property managers and owners across residential and commercial real estate sectors, with approximately 2,000 employees and annual revenue of $440 million. TPG, a Fort Worth-based private equity firm, is acquiring Aareon from Aareal Bank and Advent International through its U.S. and European private equity platform TPG Capital, in consortium with CDPQ as a minority co-investor; Advent will reinvest new equity for a minority stake, establishing Aareon as an independent company majority-owned by TPG. The deal, announced in June 2024, carries an enterprise value of approximately €3.9 billion ($4.2 billion), valuing Aareal Bank's equity stake at €2.1 billion, with closing expected in the second half of 2024 subject to customary conditions and approvals. The transaction provides Aareon with dedicated resources and expertise from TPG to drive innovation and growth, positioning it to capture opportunities in the property tech sector. Aareal Bank anticipates a net gain on sale of approximately €2 billion upon closing, after €150 million in transaction costs recognized in Q2 2024. Aareon's CEO Harry Thomsen highlighted the milestone, crediting prior owners for progress and welcoming TPG and CDPQ as strong partners amid efficient, sustainable property management demands.

Aareon acquisition details
AcquirerDateTypePriceEV/Revenue
24 Jun 2024PE buyout$4.2B9.4x

Sources: tpg.com

Aareon Valuation

Aareon is currently valued at $1.1B, based on its undisclosed-stage round in August 2020.

The $308M round was led by Advent International.

Aareon valuation by funding round

Aareon valuation by funding round
DateStageValuationRevenue Multiple
Aug 2020Undisclosed stage$1.1B3.8x

Aareon Revenue

Aareon's latest recorded revenue is $290M, as of its undisclosed-stage round in August 2020. At a $1.1B valuation, that implies a 3.8x revenue multiple.

Aareon revenue by funding round

Aareon revenue and valuation multiple by funding round
DateRevenue *ValuationRevenue MultipleStage
Aug 2020$290M$1.1B3.8xUndisclosed stage

* Revenue (or ARR) figures are the values recorded alongside each funding round. Typically run-rate revenue at the time of the deal, or a reported LTM (last 12 months) revenue.

Aareon Funding History

Aareon has raised a total of $308M across 1 funding round.

Aareon funding rounds

Aareon funding rounds
DateStageInvestorsRaisedValuationDeal Summary
Aug 2020Undisclosed stageAdvent International (lead)$308M$1.1BAareon is a leading European provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions for the real estate industry, offering property management software. On August 14, 2020, Advent International acquired a 30% stake in Aareon from Aareal Bank for approximately €310 million in cash, based on an enterprise value of €960 million and equity value of €860 million, with an additional earn-out of up to €50 million tied to performance conditions. The deal, advised by Arma Partners, required antitrust approvals and closed in Q4 2020 after European Commission approval. Aareal Bank retained majority ownership post-sale, forming a strategic partnership with Advent to drive Aareon's growth under the 'Aareal Next Level' strategy. The partners committed to a value creation plan targeting 'Rule of 40' performance by 2025 through organic growth, increased M&A activity, operational optimization, and access to expertise via a new Advisory Board. Advent joined Aareon's Supervisory Board, and the company was positioned to fund acquisitions with debt and additional equity from owners. For financial year 2019, Aareon reported sales revenues of €251.9 million, operating income of €28.8 million, and EBITDA of €61 million. This transaction valued the business at close to €1 billion in enterprise value terms, enabling Aareal to pursue further opportunities while strengthening Aareon's market position. The partnership proved successful, as evidenced by Aareon's later development into a 'Rule of 40' company with strong organic and inorganic growth. In 2024, Aareal Bank and Advent sold Aareon to TPG and CDPQ at an enterprise value of approximately €3.9 billion, with Aareal's stake valued at €2.1 billion, while Advent reinvested for a minority interest alongside the new owners.

Who has invested in Aareon?

1 investor has backed Aareon across its funding rounds, including Advent International.

Lead investors include Advent International.


Aareon Investors

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Acquisitions by Aareon

Aareon has acquired 14 companies to date.

Last acquisition by Aareon was on September 16th 2026. Aareon acquired lmnp.ai for undisclosed valuation.


Latest Acquisitions by Aareon

lmnp.ai
easimo
Unibo Neobank
Apsiyon
Description
lmnp.ai is a French provider of online accounting and tax services for owners of furnished rental property. It serves landlords under the French LMNP and LMP regimes, covering bookkeeping, depreciation schedules, preparation of the annual tax return forms, electronic filing with the tax authorities, accounting file exports and help with the personal income tax return. Customers choose between a self-service plan in which they manage and sign their own accounts and an expert plan in which a partner accounting firm validates and signs the return. The company also offers company registration, tax simulators and guides for landlords. Revenue comes from annual subscriptions paid by individual property owners. The company is based in Paris and uses artificial intelligence to automate accounting work. It was acquired by the property software group Aareon in 2026.
easimo is a cloud software company that provides an all-in-one ERP platform for property management. The platform combines enterprise resource planning, customer relationship management, document management, interfaces to third-party systems and AI-supported functions in a single product, and the company also handles data migration, onboarding and support for new users. Its customers are property management firms, including residential and homeowners' association managers, and it works with industry bodies of the German property management sector. Revenue comes from software subscriptions paid by property managers. The company is headquartered in Bielefeld, Germany, and was set up by a group of four founders, Vanessa and Florian Boeckstiegel, Michael Dietrich and Bernd Zelba. It was acquired by the property software group Aareon in 2026 and sits alongside Aareon's other property management products.
Unibo Neobank is a Madrid-based digital banking platform serving real estate administrators and property owners' associations across Spain. It delivers integrated financial services including current accounts, payment processing, and invoice management specifically designed for community property management. The platform supports over 50,000 property units through its all-digital interface, eliminating branch visits and paperwork. Unibo processes rent collections, supplier payments, and certification services with features like real-time accounting and multi-signature approvals. Launched in 2021, it partners with major Spanish real estate firms and holds a banking license from the Bank of Spain.
Apsiyon is an Istanbul-based cloud platform automating property management for residential buildings, gated communities, and mixed-use developments. The software covers financial accounting, CRM, tenant portals, maintenance tracking, and reporting across the full lifecycle. Launched in 2015, Apsiyon integrates with Turkish banks and government systems for over 4,000 managers.
HQ CountryFranceGermanySpainTurkey
HQ City
Paris
Bielefeld
Barcelona
Istanbul
Deal Date16 Sep 202629 Apr 202619 Nov 202519 Nov 2025
Valuationundisclosedundisclosedundisclosed$80M
EV/Revenue
EV/EBITDA

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Investments by Aareon

Aareon has invested in 1 company to date.

Latest investment by Aareon was on May 5th 2024. Aareon invested in Stonal in their $108M Strategic investment round.


Latest Investments by Aareon

Stonal
Description
Stonal is a cloud-based SaaS platform for employee and contractor management providing access to HR tools, timesheets, and compliance tracking. Barcelona-headquartered Stonal supports remote teams with features for document sharing and performance reviews tailored to European labor laws.
HQ CountryFrance
HQ City
Paris
Deal Date5 May 2024
RoundStrategic investment
Raised$108M
Investors-
Valuationundisclosed
EV/Revenue
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Aareon Competitors

Aareon competitors include listed companies like Ming Yuan Cloud Group and Porch Group, and private ones like VTS, Qualia, Vantaca and Placester.

Public and private companies comparable to Aareon
CompanyHQStatusRevenueEBITDAValuationRevenue Multiple
Ming Yuan Cloud GroupChinaChinaPublicly listed$193M($7M)$176M-
VTSUnited StatesNew York City, NYPrivate$100M-$1.6B16.0x
QualiaUnited StatesSan Francisco, CAPrivate$65M-$1.5B22.9x
VantacaUnited StatesWilmington, DEPrivate--$1.3B-
PlacesterUnited StatesBoston, MAPrivate--$372M-
Porch GroupUnited StatesUnited StatesPublicly listed$510M$79M$2.3B4.8x

Aareon Public Comps

Aareon is no longer listed, but its public comps include Kingdee, Yonyou Hong Kong, TOTVS, Porch Group, Freee, Digiwin, EverCommerce, Altus Group, Vitec Software and TechnologyOne.

Last FYEV/RevenueEV/EBITDA
RevenueEBITDALast FYLTM2027ELast FYLTM2027E
Kingdee$1.1B$95M3.6x3.2x39.2x30.3x
Yonyou Hong Kong$1.4B$27M3.8x3.7x196.7x83.9x
TOTVS$1.1B$298M3.8x3.0x13.4x11.4x
Porch Group$510M$79M4.8x4.8x30.8x18.8x
Freee$268M$15M5.8x5.4x104.0x64.2x
Digiwin$365M$49M4.3x3.9x32.2x21.7x
EverCommerce$589M$128M3.1x3.0x14.3x10.5x
Altus Group$359M$31M3.9x4.2x45.0x15.2x

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Common questions about Aareon

When was Aareon founded?Aareon was founded in 1957.
Where is Aareon headquartered?Aareon is headquartered in Mainz, Germany.
Is Aareon publicly listed?No, Aareon was acquired by TPG in June 2024.
Who acquired Aareon?Aareon was acquired by TPG in June 2024.
How much was Aareon acquired for?Aareon was acquired for $4.2B in June 2024, a 9.4x revenue multiple.
What is Aareon's valuation?Aareon was last valued at $1.1B in its undisclosed-stage round in August 2020.
How much funding has Aareon raised?Aareon has raised $308M across 1 funding round.
What was Aareon's last funding round?Aareon's last funding round was a $308M undisclosed-stage round in August 2020, led by Advent International.
Who are Aareon's investors?Aareon's investors include Advent International.
What is Aareon's revenue?Aareon's latest recorded revenue is $290M (August 2020).
What is Aareon's revenue multiple?Aareon's latest valuation implies a 3.8x revenue multiple ($1.1B valuation on $290M of revenue).
Which companies are comparable to Aareon?Companies comparable to Aareon include Ming Yuan Cloud Group, VTS, Qualia, Vantaca, Placester and Porch Group.
How many companies has Aareon acquired?Aareon has acquired 14 companies, including lmnp.ai, easimo, Unibo Neobank, Apsiyon and DEH Online.
What was the largest acquisition by Aareon?The $80M acquisition of Apsiyon in November 2025 is the largest acquisition Aareon has made to date.
How many companies has Aareon invested in?Aareon has invested in 1 company, including Stonal.
What was Aareon's last investment?In May 2024, Aareon invested in Stonal's $108M strategic investment round.

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