DC Advisory acts as exclusive financial advisor to Unigestion on the sale of Tecvia to Harris Computer
Background
- Headquartered in Munich, Germany, Tecvia is one of the leading pan-European providers of digital content and software solutions for driving license training and the education of commercial drivers
- Through its integrated platform, Tecvia digitizes and supports the entire value chain of driving schools and institutions. Tecvia offers end-to-end solutions from fully featured ERP systems with third-party interfaces to advanced teaching software for all license classes and digital learning media
- Harris Computer is a mission-critical software and service solutions provider for the public sector, healthcare, utilities, private sector, and insurance markets globally, and is a fully-owned subsidiary of Constellation Software (TSX: CSU), a leading provider of software and services
- Unigestion is an independent specialist asset management company providing innovative, tailored solutions for investors worldwide
Process
- DC Advisory was mandated as exclusive financial advisor to Unigestion on the sale of its portfolio company, Tecvia
- DC Advisory supported Tecvia during the sell-side process by coordinating all due diligence workstreams and providing comprehensive strategic advice on all aspects of the transaction
- DC Advisory utilized its trusted relationship with Tecvia to find a partner with deep expertise who could enable Tecvia to grow further and strengthen its position in the driving Technology and Software sector
Outcome
- In October 2025, Unigestion entered into a definitive agreement to sell its shareholding in Tecvia to Harris Computer for an undisclosed amount
- The closing of the transaction is expected to take place in November 2025, and is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals
- The acquisition of Tecvia complements Harris Computer’s strategy. As a strategic acquirer, Harris Computer is committed to Tecvia’s long-term development and will further grow the business. Tevica and its locations and strategy will remain unchanged
- This is the second transaction in which DC Advisory has advised on the sale of Tevica (formerly Springer Nature PTU), reflecting our clients’ continued confidence in our team, our execution capability, and our track record of driving long-term strategic value across multiple ownership cycles
"The collaboration with DC Advisory was always outstanding. Throughout the whole process, from the initial engagement to the successful signing of the deal, their expertise and unwavering support were instrumental in making this transaction possible".
"We are excited to work with Harris Computer. Harris represents continuity for our business and strong support for future growth. We are grateful to have found the ideal new ownership and thank Unigestion Private Equity for their support throughout the journey. We also thank DC Advisory for expertly managing the M&A process and their dedicated efforts".
"Having sold the company already 2.5 years ago, I was deeply impressed by the great achievements Tecvia has performed under the ownership of Unigestion and a very strong management team led by Mr. Lehnert (CEO, Tecvia)".
"It was a pleasure to advise Unigestion and the Tecvia Team in this strategically extremely interesting transaction. Great to see what Peter Lehnert and the team together with Philipp Scheier and Unigestion achieved over the past years, and we wish the Tecvia Team and Harris all the best for their joint future".
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