Ardian

Ardian, established in 1996 and led by Dominique Senequier, is an independent private investment company managing approximately $62 billion in assets across Europe, North America, and Asia. With a majority employee ownership structure, Ardian emphasizes entrepreneurship and aims to deliver strong investment performance to its global clientele while supporting economic growth. The company operates a diverse portfolio that includes funds of funds, private debt, direct investment strategies, infrastructure, and real estate, catering to a wide array of sectors such as transportation, energy, and technology. Ardian has a robust global presence, employing over 450 staff in twelve offices around the world, which enhances its investment capabilities and network. The firm serves around 580 investors by offering customized mandate solutions and a variety of investment strategies, including co-investment opportunities and funds targeting specific geographic regions and industries.

Marc Abadir

Managing Director

Faruk K. Amin

Managing Director

Guillaume Amphoux

Senior Investment Manager

Juan Angoitia

Senior Managing Director & Co-Head of Infrastructure Europe

Marie Arnaud-Battandier

MD

Etienne Arnould

Senior Investor Relations Manager

Cyril Auger

MD

Yann Bak

Managing Director

Michael Bane

Head of United States Investor Relations

Carole Barnay

Senior MD

Thibault Basquin

Head of Americas Investments, Ardian Buyout Fund

Béatrice Beitmann

MD

Marco Bellino

MD

Mark Brenke

Managing Director and Head of Private Debt

Julie Burgermeister

Director, Investor Relations

Alexis Bébéar

Director

Guillaume Chinardet

Head of Private Debt France and Managing Director

Romain Chiudini

Director

Giorgio Cicala

Senior Investment Manager, Buyout

Lucas Coleon

Director

Nicolas Darnaud

MD

Olivier Decannière

Head of United Kingdom and Senior Managing Director

Audrey Detavernier

Director

Arnaud Dufer

Head of Expansion, France and Managing Director

Lise Fauconnier

MD of Mid Cap Buyout

Laurent Fayollas

Deputy Head of Infrastructure

Laurent Foata

Head of Ardian Growth

Alexander Friedrich

Managing Director

Marcanthony Gabriele

Assistant VP

Dominique Gaillard

Member of the Executive Committee, Head of Direct Funds

Benoit Gaillochet

Senior MD

Nicolas Gazitua

Senior Investor Relations Manager

Sophie Glénat

Senior Investor Relations Manager

Alexandra Goltsova

Senior Investment Partner

Vincent Gombault

Head of Fund of Funds and Private Debt

Geoffroy de la Grandière

Managing Director, Growth

Stéphane Guichard

MD

Won Ha

Head of Singapore and Korea

John Haug

Director, Investor Relations

Sara Huang

Director

Stephan Illenberger

MD of Germany and Member of the Executive Board

Artjom Jalosa

Senior Investment Manager

Heejin Kim

Investor Relations Manager

Florian Kluge

Managing Director, Investor Relations

Alexis Lavaillote

MD

Caroline Letellier

Director

Zachary Levine

Senior Investment Manager

Daryl Li

MD

Derek R. Lim

MD

Mark Mackey

Director

Jan Mehlhorn

Investment Director

Yannic Metzger

Senior Investment Manager

Stefano Mion

Senior Managing Director & Co-Head of Ardian Infrastructure US

Emmanuel Miquel

MD

Alexandre Motte

Head of Co-Investment and Managing Director

Franck Nguyen

Senior Advisor

Scarlett Omar-Broca

MD

Leonarda Orani

Director, Infrastructure

Olivier Personnaz

Head of Ardian Buyout UK

Wolfgang Pietzsch

MD

Philippe Poletti

Chief Executive Officer, Ardian France and Head of Buyouts

Frédéric Quéru

Managing Director

Michael Reuther

Director

M. Glenn Richard

Director

Marie-Victoire Rozé

MD

Derek Rush

Investment Manager

Alexis Saada

Head of Growth & Senior Managing Director

Nicolò Saidelli

Head of Ardian Italy

Arthur de Salins

Director

Christopher Sand

Director, Ardian Buyout Fund

Jan-Philipp Schmitz

Head of Ardian Mandates, Head of Germany and Asia

Dominique Senequier

President

Amir Sharifi

MD

Patrick Shuttleworth

Director, Investor Relations

Wilfred Small

MD

Andrew Sullivan

Investment Manager

Maxime Séquier

Director

Kanji Takenaka

Head of Japan and Managing Director

Pauline Thomson

Senior Investment Manager, Infrastructure

Yan Tiegen

Senior Investment Manager

Ingmar Vallano

Managing Director

Benoit Verbrugghe

Head of New York

Mark Voccola

Senior Managing Director and Co-Head of Ardian Infrastructure US

Colin Wang

Director of China

Todd Welsch

Managing Director

Aaron Xiang

Investment Manager

Past deals in France

Theradial

Private Equity Round in 2023
Theradial is to provide health actors in Dialysis-Nephrology, Gastroenterology and Onco-Hematology quality information on the products of Nikkiso, TauroPharm, Serumwerk, NxStage, to meet the care requirements. patients. Today, THERADIAL engages a partnership with the medical and scientific community through the development of clinical studies and access to information in Hematology, Oncology and Gastroenterology.

Resonance Imaging Group

Venture Round in 2022
Resonance Imaging Group provides all patients with access to medical imaging, for increasingly precise diagnoses.

Nutripure

Private Equity Round in 2022
Nutripure is a Digital Native Vertical Brand (DNVB), which develops and distributes food supplements and organic superfoods.

Seventys

Debt Financing in 2021
Seventys is an independent operator of veterinary clinics that provide complete veterinary services. Seventys is a veterinary practice and clinic whose objective is to offer care and follow-up for companion animals. Their services include sterilization, dermatology, therapeutic laser, emergency medicine, physiotherapy, dentistry, ultrasound, nutrition, orthopedic surgery, and more.

easiware

Private Equity Round in 2021
easiware is a french Customer Relationship Management Software Publisher(CRM). Fully integrated solution for your customer relationship management : - Sales management : Contacts and Sales management - Marketing campaign management - Customer Care management - Phoning campaign management Flexible Technology : - 100% full web technology (SaaS), no installation required on users 'computer - Fast and simple implementation of your working process - Fast and simple implementation in your IT network - Scalable solution for fast and easy implementation of new functionalities

Strategie Media Conseil

Private Equity Round in 2021
Strategie Media Conseil is a leading French digital real estate classifieds platform offering luxury and high-quality properties via its two websites - Résidences Immobilier and Maisons & Appartements.

NETCO SA

Private Equity Round in 2021
NETCO Group is an independent French brand development consulting group.

NetCo

Secondary Market in 2021
Groupe NetCo specializes in the design, manufacture, assembly, maintenance, and installation of conveyor systems, including both belt and roller types. The company offers a diverse range of conveyor belts made from rubber and various polymers, along with specialized accessories such as wipers, rollers, and drive pulleys. NetCo also provides services like on-site installation, training for conveyor belt operation, and custom transformations of conveyor belts. Serving a wide array of industries, including waste management, logistics, agrifood, pharmaceuticals, and energy sectors, the company has established itself as a leader in the domestic market within a decade of operation. Founded in 1902 and based in Bordeaux, France, Groupe NetCo was previously known as PERRIEZ and rebranded in 1999.

Elee

Private Equity Round in 2021
Elée is an independent consulting firm specializing in the management of software licenses and cloud expenses.

AD Education

Acquisition in 2020
AD Education is a service platform dedicated to higher education institutions specialized in creative training. AD Education currently comprises seven institutions and 11 campuses, of which one is in Italy, offering courses in fields including fashion design, communication strategy and architecture.

Labosud

Private Equity Round in 2020
Labosud is a multi-site medical biology laboratory.

H3 Pharma

Private Equity Round in 2020
H3 Pharma is the reference in the manufacture of non-sterile liquid pharmaceutical specialties. H2 Pharma strengthens its industrial performance thanks to a Quality Assurance system that guarantees the safety and quality of the products manufactured, with productivity and yields that are rarely equalled, always in the respect of the deadline and lead time.

Syclef

Acquisition in 2020
SYCLEF specializes in medium and large scale refrigeration installations, commercial refrigeration.

Wintics

Private Equity Round in 2020
Wintics is a Paris-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in AI-driven video analysis software tailored for mobility operators. The company's technology employs deep learning algorithms to transform urban video feeds, whether optical or thermal, into valuable data. This data provides insights into various aspects of urban mobility, such as vehicle classification, traffic flow analysis, and the monitoring of parking spaces. Wintics' software supports multiple applications, including the promotion of carpooling, the detection of traffic anomalies, and the optimization of smart traffic lights. Additionally, the information generated by their system is essential for enhancing vehicle-to-infrastructure communication, which contributes to the development of autonomous vehicles. Through its innovative solutions, Wintics aims to facilitate smarter city planning and improved transportation systems.

Finaxy Group

Acquisition in 2020
Finaxy Group provides commercial and personal insurance services.

Argon & Co

Private Equity Round in 2020
Argon Consulting S.A.S, operating as Argon & Co, is a global management consultancy focused on operational performance and supply chain enhancement. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Levallois Perret, France, the firm provides a wide range of services, including go-to-market strategies, e-commerce, procurement, manufacturing, asset management, and logistics. It addresses various challenges such as acquisitions integration, competitive advantage enhancement, and operational transformation across multiple sectors, including aerospace, automotive, life sciences, retail, and public organizations. With additional offices in major cities worldwide, Argon & Co collaborates with clients to implement strategies that drive significant business change and improve efficiency.

Euro 4x4 Parts

Private Equity Round in 2020
Euro4x4parts.com is the specialist site for spare parts and 4x4 accessories: more than 70,000 references, 4 quality levels, importer prices and a team of experts at your service! Euro4x4parts.com is also an active and passionate implication in the life of the 4x4 community: find us on rallies, competitions and trips.

Alsatis SAS

Venture Round in 2020
Alsatis is a specialized Internet Service Provider in two niche markets: Broadband for individuals residing in white and gray areas (areas not covered by broadband by traditional operators); Very low cost broadband for companies located in activity zones; Alsatis, based near Toulouse in Midi-Pyrénées, is present in 23 French departments and has more than 12,000 subscribers. Its goal is to make accessible Broadband Internet to all, everywhere in France, and even beyond! Driven by a taste for innovation, Alsatis has increased its know-how tenfold to become a multi-technology operator: radio, satellite and fiber optics. This diversity allows it to provide an effective solution to any individual, regardless of its geographical location.

Santé Cie

Acquisition in 2020
Santé Cie Group, a company in the French home medical assistance (HMA) market - offering medico-technical equipment, consumables and services to patients at home.

Frulact

Acquisition in 2020
FRULACT is a business group, established in 1987, positioned as a top-ranked innovative company in the supply of added value ingredients for the food & beverage industry, namely fruit & vegetables preps for dairy, ice-cream, desserts, beverages and plant-based alternatives. From the classic and typical to the most exotic combinations, we have the knowledge and experience to create customized and innovative products to serve our customers’ needs. The Group has a global presence across three continents, with eight factories in five countries (Portugal, Morocco, France, South Africa and Canada), and it is ranked among the world’s top five companies in its business.

Cérélia SA

Acquisition in 2019
Cérélia SA is a manufacturer of ready-to-bake chilled dough products, offering a diverse range that includes pie, pizza, pastry, cake mixes, and various types of dough, including organic options. The company operates through its own brands, Croustipate and Pop! Bakery, as well as private labels. Founded in 1974 and headquartered in Liévin, France, Cérélia has expanded its operations internationally, with subsidiaries located in Italy, the Netherlands, Malaysia, Canada, the United States, and Spain. The company employs approximately 650 people and operates four production plants, serving customers primarily in France, Italy, Spain, and the Nordic countries. Cérélia SA, formerly known as Eurodough S.A.S., rebranded in December 2012 and was previously a subsidiary of The Hillshire Brands Company.

S&H Groupe

Private Equity Round in 2019
S&H (Des Systèmes et des Hommes) is a Digital Services Company (DSC) that specializes in advising on the digital transformation of HR and Finance functions. Its 250 consultants work with large and medium-sized businesses on strategic projects, on an international scale, concerned with information systems: change strategy, help with decision-making, integration, Business Intelligence, Data Management, and change management support.

Staci

Acquisition in 2019
Staci SAS is a logistics management company based in Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône, France, with additional locations across Europe and in the United States. Founded in 1989, Staci specializes in promotional advertising logistics, providing comprehensive services for commercial, advertising, and point-of-sale materials. The company offers a range of services including the management of marketing and communication campaigns, loyalty programs, and promotional merchandise. Staci also facilitates e-commerce supply chain operations, encompassing supply management, quality control, storage, order preparation, distribution management, and customer billing. The firm's expertise in logistics extends to transportation for sales campaigns and event logistics, ensuring tailored solutions that meet the evolving needs of its clients in a multi-channel distribution environment.

UPTOO

Private Equity Round in 2019
UPTOO is the recruiting platform for sales representatives and sales managers across the entire territory, and in all sectors. Uptoo works with a dynamic combination of consultants and digital tools to help companies secure and accelerate their recruiting processes. Good sales representatives are rare, and a sales disposition cannot be seen on a CV. Uptoo has implemented modern evaluation tools that reveal sales talent. The UptooJobs platform helps analyse the sales disposition of a candidate in real time, to be combined with the data from his/her CV, through a series of online tests and innovative tools.

Ivalua

Venture Round in 2019
Ivalua Inc. is a global provider of spend management solutions, specializing in the design, implementation, and maintenance of both on-premise and SaaS software tailored for medium to large enterprises. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, with additional offices in the United States and Europe, Ivalua’s platform is utilized by procurement and finance organizations across over 70 countries. The software encompasses a wide range of functionalities, including procurement, sourcing, supplier management, contract lifecycle management, invoice automation, and spend analysis. It supports more than 500,000 users and millions of suppliers, promoting enhanced performance tracking, risk management, and cost savings. Ivalua's offerings are characterized by their configurability and comprehensive coverage of procurement and finance processes, facilitating user adoption and operational efficiency.

Groupe Rivalis

Post in 2019
Groupe Rivalis publishes real-time business operation management software intended for artisans and very small businesses. The group also offers installation, consulting, and technical assistance services.

Eloquant

Private Equity Round in 2019
Eloquant offer a global solution in SaaS mode, designed to facilitate Dialogue and Listening with your customers. Eloquant is proud to count 35% of the companies listed in the CAC40 among our customers - but we are equally proud of our SME and public service customers.

Optimind

Venture Round in 2019
Optimind Management SAS is an independent consulting firm based in Paris, France, that specializes in providing consulting services to insurance companies, banks, and large corporations. Established in 2010, it offers a wide range of services, including strategy, finance, risk management, compliance, market analysis, human resources, and digital transformation. The firm focuses on addressing major challenges related to competitiveness, transformation, and regulation, while identifying business opportunities to enhance performance. With a combination of expertise and proven methodologies, Optimind aims to support its clients in navigating regulatory, technological, and corporate changes, ensuring they can meet their obligations and implement necessary transformations effectively.

Trustteam

Acquisition in 2018
Trustteam NV is a provider of comprehensive information technology solutions for businesses, established in 2002 and headquartered in Kortrijk, Belgium, with additional locations in Heusden-Zolder and Paris. The company specializes in a range of services including cloud solutions, security, telephony, software, hardware, and IT consulting. Trustteam focuses on delivering outsourced IT management services that address various technology-related challenges faced by enterprises. By offering a complete suite of services, including security awareness training and digitization, Trustteam helps clients from diverse industries streamline their operations and concentrate on their core business activities, effectively alleviating their IT concerns.

Opteven

Acquisition in 2018
Opteven is assistance, mechanical failure guarantee and maintenance.

Inula Group

Acquisition in 2018
Inula is active in the development, production and distribution of phytotherapeutic remedies. Its three brands are leaders in their respective segments: Pranarôm in scientific aromatherapy (essential oils), HerbalGem in concentrated gemmotherapy (bud extracts) and Biofloral in Bach flowers (floral extracts).

IWD

Private Equity Round in 2018
IWD SAS develops boutique software solutions specializing in retail display applications. The company offers a full state of retail solutions, from online networking and visualization platform to team coaching, conference coordination and strategic planning. IWD SAS was founded in 2000 and is based in Paris, France with additional office in New York, New York, Santa Monica, California and Singapore.

Evernex

Debt Financing in 2018
Evernex is specializing in the life cycle management of IT infrastructures.

Cyrus Conseil

Private Equity Round in 2018
Cyrus Conseil is an independent wealth manager providing advisory services, asset management and real estate investment solutions with more than €2.0b Assets under Advisory and nearly 2,300 clients with its 135 employees.

Sfam

Private Equity Round in 2018
Fondée en 1999, SFAM est une société de courtage en assurances, filiale de SFK Group. Dotée d’un capital de 2 000 000 d’euros, SFAM crée, commercialise et gère des solutions et des services d'assurance affinitaires. A ses débuts, SFAM se spécialise dans la conception de produits d'assurance destinés exclusivement aux domaines du multimédia et de la téléphonie. Puis elle élargit petit à petit son offre au domaine de l'optique, de l'électroménager, de l'e-commerce, de la protection conducteur et plus récemment à l’ensemble des produits connectés du foyer. Toujours attentive à l'évolution des besoins de ses clients et du marché, la société intègre au fil des années de nouveaux domaines d'activité et accroît par la même occasion sa notoriété. Soucieuse d'innover et de développer les services attendus par ses clients, SFAM propose dès 2009, dans le cadre de ses solutions d'assurances mobile et multimédia, la prise en compte de la perte de l’appareil assuré et de la négligence dans la réalisation des sinistres. En 2013, elle innove de nouveau en intégrant aux contrats d’assurance la reprise des anciens téléphones portables. La flexibilité des garanties et l'éventail des formules proposées par SFAM sont très certainement au cœur de sa réussite. En recherche constante d’équilibre entre ses offres commerciales, leur rapport qualité-prix et la qualité des garanties proposées, SFAM se positionne rapidement comme un acteur majeur de son secteur d'activité. Elle compte actuellement plus de 500 000 clients et de 1500 partenaires installés sur l’ensemble du territoire. Dans sa relation avec ses partenaires commerciaux, SFAM met un point d’honneur à leur délivrer la meilleure formation et à les accompagner dans l’amélioration de leur service clientèle. Elle met ainsi ses 110 collaborateurs à leur disposition afin de leur offrir leur expertise et leur savoir-faire dans les différents domaines d'activité. Egalement très proche de ses adhérents, la société SFAM accorde également une place essentielle à son service clientèle. Elle met en effet à leur disposition un système de traitement des demandes et de gestion des réponses permettant de satisfaire aux mieux ses clients. Par le biais d'un service client multicanal, la SFAM offre une écoute et une disponibilité très large à l'ensemble de ses interlocuteurs. SFAM ne cesse de poursuivre son ascension dans le monde des assurances ; le secret de son succès étant sans nul doute la combinaison de son esprit novateur et de sa proximité avec ses clients.

Alvest

Acquisition in 2018
Alvest SAS is a manufacturer and distributor of airport ground support equipment, spare parts, and technical products for the aviation industry. Founded in 2006 and based in Paris, France, the company operates nine plants across four countries: France, the USA, Canada, and China. Alvest specializes in providing essential services and products that enhance the effectiveness, safety, and energy efficiency of aviation operations. In addition to ground support equipment, the company also produces adhesive films for aeronautical applications, catering to both aerospace and industrial markets.

DRT

Acquisition in 2017
Since 1932, DRT has specialized in the development of rosin and turpentine extracted from pine resin. Thanks to ongoing investment in innovation and globally-renowned expertise, DRT proudly supplies over twenty industries with its range of high value-added products which in turn contribute to the making of more than 250 end-products used daily by consumers around the world. DRT supplies the perfume, adhesive, rubber, chewing gum and food supplement industries, among others. As the only market player to work with all types of pine derivatives, DRT exports its knowledge and expertise to markets worldwide. The company’s Research & Development team not only focuses on the study of alternatives to petroleum using plant-based chemistry, but also on the development of natural, environment-friendly resins. Each day, 1,000 DRT employees work hard to bring you the best of nature.

Babeau Seguin

Acquisition in 2017
Babeau Seguin helps people build the home of their dreams from financing to purchasing of land.

Alvest

Private Equity Round in 2017
Alvest SAS is a manufacturer and distributor of airport ground support equipment, spare parts, and technical products for the aviation industry. Founded in 2006 and based in Paris, France, the company operates nine plants across four countries: France, the USA, Canada, and China. Alvest specializes in providing essential services and products that enhance the effectiveness, safety, and energy efficiency of aviation operations. In addition to ground support equipment, the company also produces adhesive films for aeronautical applications, catering to both aerospace and industrial markets.

Positive Group

Private Equity Round in 2017
Positive Group, through its subsidiary Sarbacane Software SAS, specializes in software solutions tailored for the advertising and marketing sectors. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Hem, France, with a significant presence in New York, the company offers a range of services including email marketing, SMS marketing, automated communications, and transactional emails. Sarbacane also provides tools such as a WordPress extension and application programming interface (API) to enhance corporate communications. The company is focused on expanding its market presence and intends to allocate a majority of its investments towards external growth initiatives.

SPMR

Private Equity Round in 2017
Societe du Pipeline Mediterranee-Rhone was founded in 1962. The Company includes pipeline transportation of commodities. SPMR owns and operates a pipeline network of strategic interest, which connects the Fos-Lavera oil facilities in southeastern France with the Lyon area, Northern French Alps, Switzerland and the main French Riviera oil depots.

Expleo Group

Acquisition in 2017
Expleo is a trusted partner for end-to-end, integrated engineering, quality services and management consulting for digital transformation.

Abvent

Private Equity Round in 2017
Abvent is the French provider of image and design software to architects. The Group has developed a proprietary offer combining 3D visualisation software and project management solutions via BIM (Building Information Modelling).

Santédiscount by atida

Private Equity Round in 2017
Santédiscount is an online health and beauty retailer established in 2008 by two pharmacists from Toulouse.

HR Path

Venture Round in 2017
HR Path is a global consultancy specializing in human capital management, with a focus on HR Systems Integration, HR Outsourcing, and HR Business Consulting. Founded in 2001 by François Boulet and Cyril Courtin, the company is headquartered in Paris and operates in 13 countries across North America, Europe, and the Middle East, employing over 500 consultants. HR Path offers a range of software solutions, including proprietary tools like BiHRdy for business intelligence, Pandore for HR and payroll management, and Geef for talent management. Additionally, it serves as an authorized reseller for various software solutions in the French market, including those from SAP and Oracle HCM. With a diverse client portfolio that includes large corporations, small and medium-sized enterprises, and public sector organizations, HR Path generates approximately €60 million in annual revenue, supporting clients in their digital transformation and enhancing the efficiency of HR operations through technology.

Unither Pharmaceuticals

Venture Round in 2017
Unither Pharmaceuticals, a French manufacturer of dosage forms for pharmaceutical laboratories, and generic products.

Prosol Gestion

Acquisition in 2017
Prosol group is the founder of the chain of Grand Frais stores, which are located primarily on the outskirts of major cities and cover areas of 1,000sqm, embodying the concept of the traditional indoor covered market. Each large market hall supplies five different types of produce: fruit and vegetables, dairy, fish (Prosol group), meat produce and grocery (supported by specialized partners). Based in the Lyon region of France, Prosol group experiences a strong and steady growth, with a turnover of more than one billion euros and approximately 185 stores and offers a wide variety of quality fresh products at an attractive price.

Grand Frais

Acquisition in 2017
Grand Frais Gestion SAS operates a network of 216 retail stores across France and Belgium, focusing on fresh products. The stores offer a wide variety of items, including fruits and vegetables, mushrooms, and aromatic herbs. Additionally, they feature grocery sections with seasonings, condiments, dried fruits, and sweet products, as well as cereals and pasta. The company also includes specialized sections like cheese shops that provide various dairy products and cheeses, a butchery offering different meat products, and fish shops that sell seafood, shellfish, and fish fillets. Established in 2007 and headquartered in Givors, France, Grand Frais has positioned itself as a key player in the fresh produce distribution market.

Piz'wich

Private Equity Round in 2017
Set up in 2001 and taken over by Stéphane Delahaye in 2011, Piz’wich is a manufacturer of white-label frozen savoury snack products targeting hypermarkets and supermarkets, hard discounters, airline catering and food services. The company, which is located at Bulgnéville near Nancy and managed by Stéphane Delahaye, generated sales of almost €14 million in 2016 and has entered into strategic partnerships with mainly international retailers.

Unither Pharmaceuticals

Acquisition in 2016
Unither Pharmaceuticals, a French manufacturer of dosage forms for pharmaceutical laboratories, and generic products.

SLV

Acquisition in 2016
SLV GmbH is a privately held company based in Übach-Palenberg, Germany, specializing in the supply of residential and technical lighting systems. The company offers a comprehensive range of indoor and outdoor lighting solutions, including wall, ceiling, pendant, floor, table, and display luminaires, as well as high-voltage and low-voltage lamps, LED strips, and various types of halogen and fluorescent lamps. In addition to these products, SLV provides a variety of lighting components, such as ballasts, transformers, and mounting accessories. The company caters to diverse environments, including private homes, hotels, restaurants, offices, and outdoor spaces, distributing its products through electricians and specialized trade partners both in Germany and internationally. SLV GmbH was formerly known as SLV Elektronik GmbH and rebranded in December 2014. It also has shareholdings and subsidiaries in several countries, including France, Italy, Belgium, Switzerland, Russia, and the United States.

Lagarrigue Group

Acquisition in 2016
The Lagarrigue agencies specialize in designing customized orthopedic devices. The prosthetic makes a mold or a fingerprint taken to design a unique shape and perfectly adapted to the patient's anatomy.

JeChange

Private Equity Round in 2016
Founded in 2006 by Gaël Duval and led by CEO Philippe Goold, JeChange is a free comparison service for private individuals and businesses to reduce their energy (gas and electricity) and telecom (ADSL and mobile) bills, as well as their insurance, banking and lending products.

Diam International

Acquisition in 2016
DIAM International SAS, based in Les Mureaux, France, specializes in designing and manufacturing merchandising solutions for retail environments. Founded in 1973, the company offers a wide range of products, including shopfitting systems, kiosks, point-of-sale (POS) displays, and interior store design solutions. Its offerings encompass both permanent and temporary display accessories, such as shelves, graphics, and interactive digital solutions, tailored for various retail sectors. DIAM International serves diverse clients including luxury outlets, department stores, supermarkets, pharmacies, and specialty shops in industries such as cosmetics, health and beauty, eyewear, and electronics. With industrial facilities in France and abroad, the company has a strong presence in both domestic and international markets.

Ionisos

Acquisition in 2016
Ionisos is a specialist in ionising radiation sterilisation and was created through the 1993 merger of Conservatome and Amphytrion. Ionisos is the leading cold sterilisation service provider in France and Spain. It is the only group in France that provides all three cold sterilisation technologies: gamma radiation, beta radiation and ethylene oxide. The company employs about one hundred staff across its seven sites: Dagneux (01), Sablé (72), Pouzauges (85), Chaumesnil (10) and Gien (45) in France; Tarancon, near Madrid, in Spain; and Anji, near Shanghai, in China.

Bricoprivé.com

Funding Round in 2016
Bricoprivé.com is an online store specializing in DIY, gardening, and homeware products. The platform offers a dozen daily flash sales featuring a diverse selection of professional-quality items, catering to its six million members. Bricoprivé.com has established itself as a leader in the sector by leveraging its expertise in sourcing high-quality products in collaboration with suppliers. The company's strong value proposition and solid digital experience contribute to its growth and popularity among consumers seeking reliable home improvement solutions.

Hypred

Acquisition in 2016
Hypred provides solutions to help improve production tool performance. Be they agricultural farmers, livestock farmers, supermarket laboratories, central and collective cooking facilities or agri-food and cosmetic manufacturers, HYPRED supports its customers and guides them towards comprehensive solutions that help produce more and better.

TabMo SAS

Venture Round in 2016
TabMo SAS is an adtech company based in Paris, France, that operates a mobile programmatic platform designed for agencies and advertisers. The company offers the Hawk platform, a mobile video programmatic solution that enables clients to access premium publisher inventory through specific deals while utilizing mobile audience data from trusted partners. TabMo's services are focused on delivering direct responses to mobile campaigns, helping clients achieve objectives such as driving website visits, app installs, leads, and sales. Founded in 2013, TabMo combines programmatic advertising with creative solutions, positioning itself as a unique player in the mobile advertising landscape.

TRIGO

Acquisition in 2016
TRIGO is a global provider of quality inspection and management services, established in 1997 by quality engineer Pierre Hervo. The company specializes in serving various industries, including automotive, aerospace, railway, and heavy transportation, employing over 7,000 staff across Europe, North Africa, Asia, and South America. TRIGO offers a comprehensive suite of corrective and preventive quality inspection services, enabling tailored solutions that meet the specific needs of its clients. With a commitment to innovation and performance, TRIGO operates in approximately 400 locations worldwide, ensuring that its local teams are positioned close to customer facilities to deliver effective quality management support. In Spain, TRIGO Global Q, a subsidiary established in 2009, focuses specifically on the aerospace sector, based in Seville.

TimeOne Group

Acquisition in 2016
Created in 2016, TimeOne is a marketing services group formed from two online marketing specialists, Public-Idées and Place des Leads. The group’s core offering is to provide content and data solutions. With a well-established reputation in prescriptive marketing and a common technological base (DMP), TimeOne is founded on innovation and realized through research and development. TimeOne offers a comprehensive range of online marketing solutions: Programmatic, Native, Performance, digital Marketplace, Publishing and Mobile. The company has a presence in France, in the United-Kingdom, in Spain, Italy, South Africa, Asia and South America.

Solina Group

Acquisition in 2015
Solina Group is a major player in the global food ingredients market. Its services feature personalized ingredient solutions for the food industry in the areas of fish, meat, nutrition, ready meals, and snacks. Solina is also a major player in the professional (butchers) and food service markets. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in France.

Géosel

Acquisition in 2015
Géosel owns the Manosque underground storage facility in southeastern France and pipelines linking the facility to the oil ports in Fos and Lavéra, also in the same region. With a capacity of close to 9 million cubic meters, Géosel’s underground liquid hydrocarbon storage facility is one of the largest of its kind in Europe. It represents about 20% of France’s total hydrocarbon storage capacity and is primarily used to store around 40% of the country’s strategic reserves.

Bricoprivé.com

Funding Round in 2015
Bricoprivé.com is an online store specializing in DIY, gardening, and homeware products. The platform offers a dozen daily flash sales featuring a diverse selection of professional-quality items, catering to its six million members. Bricoprivé.com has established itself as a leader in the sector by leveraging its expertise in sourcing high-quality products in collaboration with suppliers. The company's strong value proposition and solid digital experience contribute to its growth and popularity among consumers seeking reliable home improvement solutions.

HR Path

Venture Round in 2015
HR Path is a global consultancy specializing in human capital management, with a focus on HR Systems Integration, HR Outsourcing, and HR Business Consulting. Founded in 2001 by François Boulet and Cyril Courtin, the company is headquartered in Paris and operates in 13 countries across North America, Europe, and the Middle East, employing over 500 consultants. HR Path offers a range of software solutions, including proprietary tools like BiHRdy for business intelligence, Pandore for HR and payroll management, and Geef for talent management. Additionally, it serves as an authorized reseller for various software solutions in the French market, including those from SAP and Oracle HCM. With a diverse client portfolio that includes large corporations, small and medium-sized enterprises, and public sector organizations, HR Path generates approximately €60 million in annual revenue, supporting clients in their digital transformation and enhancing the efficiency of HR operations through technology.

Ariane Systems

Venture Round in 2015
Ariane Systems Group specializes in developing self-service check-in and check-out technology for the hospitality industry. The company provides electronic kiosks, mobile applications, and online solutions to enhance the efficiency of the check-in and check-out process. In addition to its technology offerings, Ariane Systems also delivers project management, training, and support services to its clients. The company operates through a network of distributors across Europe, North America, Southeastern Asia, and South Africa, ensuring a broad market presence. Established in 1994 and headquartered in Pantin, France, Ariane Systems has regional offices in various locations, including the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, and Scandinavia. It partners strategically with organizations such as Kaba Access & Data Systems Americas and B&B Hotels Italia S.p.A. to expand its service offerings and enhance customer experience.

SERMA Group

Private Equity Round in 2015
SERMA GROUP offers an independent, international one-stop-shop for services in electronics. Specialized in electronic technologies for high stress environment, the group has developed around its culture of technical excellence and its in-house network of experts.

Siaci Saint Honoré

Acquisition in 2015
Siaci Saint Honoré is a providers of brokerage and consulting services in the French insurance market, supports large and mid-cap companies in the management of their property and personal insurance risks in France and around the world.

Clever Age

Venture Round in 2015
Clever Age, established in 2001 and headquartered in Paris with subsidiaries in Lyon, Bordeaux, and Nantes, operates as a media service agency focusing on the entire digital production chain. The company is dedicated to providing interactive communication, technical architecture, production infrastructure, and web hosting services tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises. Its consultants possess extensive knowledge of market solutions, including content management systems and various technical frameworks, which enables them to deliver informed recommendations that align with clients' needs. By emphasizing independence, competitive intelligence, and research and development, Clever Age ensures that its solutions are both relevant and effective, helping clients navigate the complexities of technology and achieve high returns on investment. The firm specializes in Java/JEE, PHP, and Microsoft .Net architectures, allowing it to manage projects independently and address potential implementation challenges effectively.

Saaswedo

Private Equity Round in 2015
Saaswedo, leading software vendor in telecom management, proposes innovative and effective solutions that are 100% SaaS. Thanks to the unique consolidation of carrier data, our offer allows your clients to master their telecom policy and optimize costs. With 50% of our workers devoted to R&D, our tools have been developed in collaboration with reputable technology partners. Saaswedo’s solutions are diffused in an indirect manner with today about twenty partners around Europe and the United States, among which are the largest telecom carriers.

Neotys

Series B in 2014
Neotys SAS develops load testing tools for Web applications in North America, EMEA, and Asia. It offers NeoLoad, a software to test Web applications under increasing loads; and test a Web application prior to its production phase for deploying them over Internet, intranet, and mobile environments. The company also provides Neotys Team Server, a central Web-based server to collaborate on test projects and test multiple applications; and on-site and online training, consulting, and cloud testing services, as well as service packages for load and performance testing of Web and mobile applications. Neotys SAS was founded in 2005 and is based in Gemenos, France with an additional office in Lexington, Massachusetts.

Spie Batignolles SA

Private Equity Round in 2014
SPIE batignolles is a French construction business with interests in construction, civil engineering, energy, public works, property development and concessions.

Bio7 Group

Private Equity Round in 2014
Bio7 Group operates routine clinical pathology laboratories.

Ikoula

Private Equity Round in 2014
Ikoula is a team of experts passionate about new technologies.

Schleich

Acquisition in 2014
Schleich GmbH, founded in 1935 and headquartered in Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany, specializes in the development and manufacture of high-quality toys and figurines for children. The company offers a diverse range of products, including realistic animal figures, dinosaurs, knights, and elves, designed to foster creativity and imagination in children. Schleich sells its products through various channels, including distributors, retailers, and online platforms, ensuring global accessibility. The company operates production facilities both in Germany and internationally, with additional locations in Charlotte, North Carolina; Barcelona, Spain; Ottawa, Canada; Lyon, France; and Hertfordshire, United Kingdom.

Micropross

Private Equity Round in 2014
Micropross SAS designs, develops, and supplies test and personalization solutions for RFID, smartcard, and NFC industries. It offers production tools, laboratory tools, and accessories. The company provides contactless analog and digital test suites, NFC/SWP test suites, M2M components, and other testing tools. Its solutions also include MVPI, a machine supervision software; MP300 calibration toolkit; and MPManager, an user interface that opens various functionalities of the testing equipment supplied by Micropross.

CLS Groupe

Private Equity Round in 2013
CLS, a subsidiary of the French Space Agency, ARDIAN & IFREMER, is a worldwide company and pioneer provider of monitoring and surveillance solutions for the Earth since 1986. Its mission is to deploy innovative space-based solutions to understand and protect their planet, and to manage its resources sustainably. CLS employs 750 people, at its headquarters in Toulouse (France) and in its 26 other sites around the world. The company works in six strategic areas of activity: sustainable fisheries management, environmental monitoring, maritime surveillance, fleet management, energy & mining, space & ground systems. CLS process environmental data and positions from 80,000 beacons per month , ocean and inland waters observations . In addition they monitor land and sea activities by satellite. The group, which has been achieving strong growth these last few years, has set ambitious goals to take advantage of the opening-up of new markets

Laboratoires Anios

Acquisition in 2013
Laboratoires Anios have been producing disinfection products since 1898. A major player in hygiene in hospitals, clinics and medical professions, also present in the cosmetics, pharmaceutical and agrifood industries, or with local authorities linked to accommodation or catering, in France and more than 80 other countries. With 700 employees, 2 production sites and their 1000m² Research Centre in Northern France, 1 production site in the South of France, one in Italy, one in Turkey and one in Argentina, Laboratoires Anios manufactures 120 000 bottles per day and numbers 12 000 professional customers.

Trescal

Acquisition in 2013
Trescal is a unique player in calibration services, independent from OEMs with expertise in all metrological domains. Every site is wholly dedicated to provide calibration solutions to enhance your industrial performance.

Clip Industrie

Private Equity Round in 2013
Clip Industrie SA designs, develops, and publishes computer-aided production management system software for industrial small and medium enterprises. Its clientele include aeronautics, automotive, medical, rail, and watch making industries. The company was founded in 1986 and is based in Saint-Cannat, France. Clip Industrie SA operates as a subsidiary of Forterro.

Bravofly

Private Equity Round in 2012
Bravofly (Bravofly.com) is part of Bravofly Rumbo Group, a Swiss-based online travel agency, or OTA, with a strong presence in Europe. Through desktop and mobile platforms consumers can easily search for, compare and book flights with both traditional airlines and low cost carriers, as well as hotel accommodations, package holidays, cruises, car rentals and other travel-related products and services. In addition, across the Group they provide customer support services in 12 languages both during the search and booking phase as well as in the post-purchase.They complement their technological platforms with skilled travel agents, customer service operators and call centres. The Group was founded in 2006, but traces its roots to 2004, when Fabio Cannavale and Marco Corradino launched Volagratis, a search engine for low cost flights, in the Italian market. Today Bravofly Rumbo Group operates websites in more than 35 countries and 14 languages; its core markets are Italy, Spain and France and is rapidly expanding into other European markets such as Germany, Eastern Europe and Scandinavia.

Ceva Santé Animale

Debt Financing in 2012
Ceva Sante Animale S.A. engages in the research, development, production, and marketing of pharmaceutical products and vaccines for companion and farm animals. They work with welfare and social programmes around the world to bring this vision to life – anywhere their products and know-how can make a difference and with all kinds of partners. From Uganda, working with small-scale livestock owners and vets to stop sleeping sickness in its tracks, to the UK and USA, where they supply the biggest animal welfare charities with Adaptil® collars to help re-home shelter dogs.

Place des Leads SAS

Private Equity Round in 2012
TimeOne offers content, data, and prescriptive marketing services. The company provides a technical platform that allows the businesses to monetize all leads. The company was formerly known as Place des Leads SAS and changed its name to TimeOne in January 2016. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Paris, France. As of January 14, 2016, Place des Leads SAS operates as a subsidiary of Public-Idées - S.A.

Fives SAS

Acquisition in 2012
Fives SAS is an industrial engineering company founded in 1812 and headquartered in Paris, France. The company designs and supplies advanced machines, process equipment, production lines, and after-sales services across various sectors, including aluminium, steel, glass, automotive, aerospace, logistics, cement, and energy. It operates through several segments: Smart Automation Solutions, which focuses on sorting and handling systems for e-commerce and manufacturing; High Precision Machines, offering a range of machine-tools and related services; and Process Technologies, which provides equipment and production lines for industries such as aluminium and energy. Additionally, Fives SAS offers industrial maintenance and piping solutions for nuclear power plants. As a subsidiary of Novafives, the company is committed to enhancing performance through technological innovation, quality, safety, and environmental responsibility.

Arkadin

Private Equity Round in 2012
Arkadin is a global Collaboration Service Provider based in Paris, France, specializing in audio, web, and video conferencing solutions. Founded in 2001, the company operates 47 centers across 28 countries, including regions in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and North America. Arkadin offers a comprehensive suite of remote collaboration services tailored to meet the needs of diverse organizations, serving over 14,000 clients worldwide. Its user-friendly and cost-effective solutions facilitate effective communication and collaboration for businesses of all sizes.

Novarc

Acquisition in 2012
Novarc SA manufactures and distributes electrical safety equipment for the operation of low, medium, and high-voltage electricity lines. It also markets maintenance products for the automotive and industrial sectors for professional clients.

Ouveo

Acquisition in 2012
Ouveo is a leading player in the windows market in the West of France. The group produces and sells a full line of windows for the renovation sector. Since inception, Ouvêo’s strategy has been to focus on products with high added-value, concentrating on tailor-made solutions for a broad customer base of independent installers-setters.

PHOTONIS

Acquisition in 2011
Photonis Technologies SAS develops, manufactures, and sells photo sensor technologies for analytical instrumentation, defense, medical, nuclear instrumentation, security and surveillance, and space and physics markets in France and internationally. The company was formerly known as Photonis Holding SAS and changed its name to Photonis Technologies SAS in January 2010. The company was founded in 1937 and is based in Mérignac, France.

Outremer Telecom

Acquisition in 2011
Outremer Telecom provides integrated fixed telephony, mobile telephony, and Internet access services for residential and business customers in Martinique, Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Reunion, and Mayotte. Its services include fixed-line telephone and broadband, VOD, TV over ADSL, quad-play, and digital TV package services.

Ticket Surf International

Private Equity Round in 2011
Ticket Surf International SA provides online prepaid payment solutions. The company offers a prepaid code that allows users to pay online in cash for purchases on general audience Websites and playing games online. It offers its vouchers through retailers, such as newsagents, tobacconists, etc. in France, as well as online. The company was founded in 2003 and is based in Boulogne-Billancourt, France. Ticket Surf International SA is a former subsidiary of Orange.

Ivalua

Venture Round in 2011
Ivalua Inc. is a global provider of spend management solutions, specializing in the design, implementation, and maintenance of both on-premise and SaaS software tailored for medium to large enterprises. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, with additional offices in the United States and Europe, Ivalua’s platform is utilized by procurement and finance organizations across over 70 countries. The software encompasses a wide range of functionalities, including procurement, sourcing, supplier management, contract lifecycle management, invoice automation, and spend analysis. It supports more than 500,000 users and millions of suppliers, promoting enhanced performance tracking, risk management, and cost savings. Ivalua's offerings are characterized by their configurability and comprehensive coverage of procurement and finance processes, facilitating user adoption and operational efficiency.

Fitnessboutique

Private Equity Round in 2011
Fitnessboutique is the French multichannel brand in the fitness equipment and sports nutrition market.

Bravofly

Private Equity Round in 2010
Bravofly (Bravofly.com) is part of Bravofly Rumbo Group, a Swiss-based online travel agency, or OTA, with a strong presence in Europe. Through desktop and mobile platforms consumers can easily search for, compare and book flights with both traditional airlines and low cost carriers, as well as hotel accommodations, package holidays, cruises, car rentals and other travel-related products and services. In addition, across the Group they provide customer support services in 12 languages both during the search and booking phase as well as in the post-purchase.They complement their technological platforms with skilled travel agents, customer service operators and call centres. The Group was founded in 2006, but traces its roots to 2004, when Fabio Cannavale and Marco Corradino launched Volagratis, a search engine for low cost flights, in the Italian market. Today Bravofly Rumbo Group operates websites in more than 35 countries and 14 languages; its core markets are Italy, Spain and France and is rapidly expanding into other European markets such as Germany, Eastern Europe and Scandinavia.

JIT Solaire

Venture Round in 2010
JIT Solaire, a French specialist player in photovoltaic energy.

Groupe Charlois

Private Equity Round in 2009
Groupe Charlois is a provider of oak cooperage for fine wines and spirits. The Charlois family has been working as a merrandier for generations in Nievre, the first oak forest in France. Groupe Charlois includes the Maison Charlois, Nievre Merrain and Normanide Merrains state mills in France, the Malviche saw mill and the Saury, Leroi, Erable, Ermitage and Berthomieu cooperages. It is the largest French Oak stave producer in France, and is the only cooperage group to offer fire, water and steam bending. All GC companies are ISO 9001 certified and ISO 14000 compliance is in progress. All GC companies are also HACCP certified and they use 100% PEFC wood.

INDOM

Private Equity Round in 2009
An Icann-accredited registrar, INDOM is a domain industry pioneer. They've been doing domains since 1997. They are the French market leader for corporate domain name management, providing the highest level of service to major corporations, companies, SMEs, legal professionals and IP lawyers.

UNIPEX

Acquisition in 2009
Unipex Group is a global manufacturer and distributor of natural active ingredients and specialty chemicals for the cosmetic, pharmaceutical, nutrition and industrial sectors.

Batiweb.com

Venture Round in 2008
Batiweb.com is a BtoB web portal focusing on the housing and construction sectors. The company has grown based on a directory/ search engine business model focusing on construction products and is now one of the established leaders on its market. By continuing to broaden its product offering, Batiweb aims to become the no. 1 internet group dedicated to construction, housing and decoration.

ulike

Series A in 2008
ulike is a social cataloging website and a recommendation engine for all entertainement (from TV to poetry, politic to sports, music to artwork). ulike is a social cataloging website where people can build their virtual library of tastes (what they like or not). Based on this tastes, ulike match users with new content and people who like similar things.

TxCell

Series B in 2008
TxCell S.A. is a biotechnology company based in Valbonne, France, specializing in cellular immunotherapies that leverage regulatory T cells (Tregs) to address severe chronic inflammatory diseases, autoimmunity, and transplantation challenges. The company develops innovative therapies using Tregs engineered with chimeric antigen receptors (CARs) for various conditions, including TX200, aimed at preventing graft rejection in solid organ transplants, and treatments for autoimmune diseases such as bullous pemphigoid and multiple sclerosis. TxCell is also advancing Ovasave, a therapy for refractory Crohn's disease, having completed an initial study with positive outcomes and planning further clinical trials. The company collaborates with prominent research institutions, including the Lübeck Institute of Experimental Dermatology and the University of British Columbia, to enhance its research and development efforts. TxCell operates as a subsidiary of Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc., continuing its focus on innovative immunotherapy solutions.

Altares - Dun and Bradstreet

Acquisition in 2008
Altares is a player in Data Economy, its mission is to enhance the Data capital of its clients by transforming their information assets in economic performance