Overview
Chicago/Düsseldorf, 30. January 2025 – McDermott Will & Emery has advised RailCube, a global rail freight software provider backed by Main Capital Partners, on its acquisition of US-based software provider Spark TS.
RailCube is expanding its presence in the North American railroad market by joining forces with Spark TS. The acquisition marks RailCube’s first add-on acquisition since the start of its strategic partnership with Main Capital Partners in 2023.
RailCube, founded in 2011, is a leading provider of ERP software for the rail market. The company offers an ERP solution for planners and office staff as well as a mobile application for train drivers in a comprehensive suite that supports railroad companies with process automation across all business areas.
Spark TS, established in 2016 and headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, provides Rail Tasker™, a software for workforce safety, compliance, and drug and alcohol testing. The company serves approx. 100 railroad companies, including Enterprise Class I railroads, railroad holding companies and smaller mass transit operators in the U.S.
Main Capital Partners is a leading software investor in the DACH region, the Benelux countries, the Nordic countries and the United States, with approximately €6 billion in assets under management and an active portfolio of more than 50 software groups.
McDermott regularly advises Main Capital nationally and internationally on transactions, including financing.
The McDermott team was led by partner Christopher Stacker and comprised partners Dustin Schwerdtfeger, Llewelyn M. Engel, Kathryn Linsky, Sarah Bro, Jeffrey M. Holdvogt, Brian Mead, Gregory M. Weigand, counsel John Karasek as well as associates Yuxin Jin, Erin Kansy, Raja Chatterjee, Dalyn D. Dessaure, Scott Kenkel, Caitlin P. Drott and Nicole Cortina.
