BlackRock Private Equity Partners

GoCardless Limited provides online payment processing services that facilitate bank-to-bank transfers for businesses. The company offers a range of products, including GoCardless for one-off and recurring payments, GoCardless Pro for creating a recurring payments ecosystem, and Success+, a tool designed to predict and manage payment failures. With connections to over 2,300 banks across Europe, GoCardless enables businesses to collect payments both domestically and internationally while reducing the stress and costs associated with payment collection. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in London, GoCardless has expanded its presence with offices in Paris, Munich, and Melbourne, serving over 75,000 businesses globally. The company aims to leverage bank account data to enhance decision-making and risk management for its clients.

Via is a re-engineering public transit company that develops and provides on-demand public mobility solutions for commuters. The company transforms public transit, from a regulated system of rigid routes and schedules to a fully dynamic, on-demand network. Via's mobile app connects passengers who are headed the same way, allowing riders to seamlessly share a premium vehicle. The platform operates in the United States and in Europe through its joint venture with Mercedes-Benz Vans, ViaVan. Via's technology is deployed worldwide through partner projects with public transportation agencies, private transit operators, taxi fleets, private companies, and universities, integrating with public transit infrastructure to power cutting-edge on-demand mobility. Via's software offers an end-to-end solution for planning, optimizing, and operating efficient and equitable transit systems, thereby unlocking opportunity for all and constructing resilient cities for the future.

FlixBus, operated by FlixMobility, is a notable provider of intercity travel, focusing on affordable, convenient, and environmentally-friendly transportation solutions. Since its inception in 2013, the company has established Europe's largest long-distance bus network and introduced green long-distance trains in 2018, alongside a pilot for all-electric buses in Germany and France. The platform offers travelers a sustainable alternative to private transportation, featuring amenities such as free WiFi, flexible online booking, and innovative ticketing systems. FlixBus also expanded its services to the United States in 2018, bringing its unique travel model to a broader audience. By collaborating with regional bus partners and private train companies, FlixMobility combines technological innovation with traditional transportation expertise, positioning itself as a leader in the evolving mobility landscape. As a result, FlixBus has transformed the travel experience for over 100 million people across Europe and the United States while contributing to job creation in the mobility sector.

View is a technology company specializing in smart building solutions, particularly through its innovative smart windows. These windows utilize artificial intelligence to automatically adjust to sunlight, enhancing natural light access and providing unobstructed views while also minimizing heat and glare. This technology not only improves the health and overall experience of occupants but also reduces energy consumption and carbon emissions. View's products are integrated into a cloud-connected smart building platform, which includes essential infrastructure for power, networking, and communication. The company has successfully implemented its solutions in over 90 million square feet of various building types, including offices, hospitals, airports, educational institutions, hotels, and multifamily residences.