Alpha advises Montel and The Riverside Company in the acquisition of Energy Brainpool GmbH

Montel, a leading provider of energy information and services, has announced that it has acquired Energy Brainpool, a renowned energy market analysis, software modelling and consultancy firm based in Berlin.

Alpha Corporate Finance has acted as financial advisor to Montel and its majority owner, The Riverside Company, the global private equity investor.

This strategic move represents a significant step in Montel's mission to strengthen its position in global energy markets and enhance its comprehensive range of services to its clients.

Energy Brainpool GmbH & Co. KG offers independent energy market expertise with a focus on market design, price development and trading in Germany and Europe. Their range of services includes fundamental modelling of electricity prices with the Power2Sim software as well as a variety of analyses, forecasts and scientific studies. Tom Nyblin, CEO of Montel said: "I am delighted to welcome Energy Brainpool to the Montel family. We see the merger of our competences not only as a win-win situation, but also as an opportunity to set new standards together. I look forward to working with these highly skilled teams to strengthen Montel's capabilities, provide better services to our customers and contribute to the green transformation in the energy sector."

About Montel: Montel is a leading provider of energy market information and services, delivering real-time news, data, analytics and consultancy to clients across the global energy sector. With a history of delivering market transparency for more than 30 years, Montel empowers its clients with the knowledge and tools necessary to make informed decisions in the energy market.

About The Riverside Company: The Riverside Company is a global private equity firm focused on investing in growing businesses valued at up to $400 million. Since its founding in 1988, Riverside has made more than 850 investments. The firm's international private equity and structured capital portfolios include more than 140 companies. Riverside Europe is an integral part of the firm’s broad global network and has invested in Europe since 1989.