Grupo Versus is a leading platform for state security forces’ official examinations in Spain
Grupo Versus was founded in July 2024 through Corpfin Capital’s acquisition of the leaders in three verticals: Prefortia (Civil Guard), Jurispol (National Police) and Forvide (Penitentiary Institutions). Prefortia's shareholder reinvested in Grupo Versus partnering with Corpfin Capital in this project
The objective of the transaction is to integrate the three companies, capitalize on synergies, and leverage Prefortia’s outstanding online capabilities to grow in all three verticals
The project offers significant opportunities for inorganic growth, through acquisitions across Grupo Versus’ existing verticals and in new education segments
Corpfin Capital has extensive expertise in integration/build-up projects, with a proven track record investing in companies like Preving Group (now Vitaly) or Palex. Corpfin Capital has also invested in leading education companies such as Kids&Us
Process
DC Advisory acted as exclusive financial advisor to Corpfin Capital and Grupo Versus in the arrangement of its acquisition financing
The process involved an initial phase to enhance the visibility of the opportunity before the acquisition and a final phase focused on the execution, selecting the best alternative for the shareholders and the proposed business plan
A competitive process was carried out among various entities, evaluating three distinct alternatives, to enhance competition among lenders and provide flexibility to Grupo Versus
The complexity of the deal stemmed from the need to coordinate with more than nine entities while securing financing within a highly compressed timeline to meet Grupo Versus’ execution calendar
Funds were intended to finance the transaction and enable future acquisitions to drive inorganic growth
Outcome
DC Advisory achieved outstanding results in meeting the financing goals and proposed calendar
The process concluded with a hybrid financing structure under a Club Deal format, optimizing financing costs while maintaining the required flexibility for future payments or new acquisitions
