Private Equity Round in 2022
EcoVadis operates a platform that provides sustainability ratings, intelligence, and collaborative performance improvement tools specifically designed for supply chain management. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Paris, France, the company serves a diverse range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, finance, electronics, beauty, and consumer packaged goods. EcoVadis has established itself as a trusted partner for procurement teams in over 300 multinational organizations, helping them mitigate risks and drive innovation in sustainable procurement. The platform offers user-friendly sustainability scorecards that deliver detailed insights into environmental, social, and ethical risks across 198 purchasing categories in 155 countries. With a team of 600 professionals from 45 nationalities, EcoVadis combines expertise in sustainability with advanced technology to facilitate meaningful change in global supply chains. The network includes more than 55,000 businesses, enabling them to assess, collaborate, and enhance their sustainability performance effectively.
Demetra Holding
Secondary Market in 2021
Demetra Holding develops, manufactures, and distributes products used in orthopedic implant surgeries and spine interventions.
Fenergo Ltd is a global provider of regulatory onboarding and client lifecycle management software solutions for financial institutions, including investment banks, capital markets firms, and private banks. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, the company offers a comprehensive suite of services that includes centralized legal entity data management, anti-money laundering (AML), and know your customer (KYC) compliance. Fenergo's solutions facilitate efficient client onboarding and ongoing lifecycle management, enabling organizations to maintain compliance with various regulatory frameworks like FATCA and Dodd-Frank. The company's cloud-based offerings, such as Fen-Host and a digital Remote Account Opening solution, enhance operational efficiency and client experience by streamlining workflows and enabling remote access to financial services. With additional offices in key financial hubs around the world, Fenergo also provides consulting, client training, and implementation services to ensure successful integration and usage of its technology.
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.
Private Equity Round in 2021
Fenergo Ltd is a global provider of regulatory onboarding and client lifecycle management software solutions for financial institutions, including investment banks, capital markets firms, and private banks. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, the company offers a comprehensive suite of services that includes centralized legal entity data management, anti-money laundering (AML), and know your customer (KYC) compliance. Fenergo's solutions facilitate efficient client onboarding and ongoing lifecycle management, enabling organizations to maintain compliance with various regulatory frameworks like FATCA and Dodd-Frank. The company's cloud-based offerings, such as Fen-Host and a digital Remote Account Opening solution, enhance operational efficiency and client experience by streamlining workflows and enabling remote access to financial services. With additional offices in key financial hubs around the world, Fenergo also provides consulting, client training, and implementation services to ensure successful integration and usage of its technology.
Corsearch is a data-driven business specializing in trademark and domain establishment and protection. It offers a range of services designed for corporate legal departments and law firms, focusing on brand establishment, protection, and domain management. The company assists clients with trademark screening, search reviews, monitoring, and domain management, providing comprehensive brand risk and performance solutions. These solutions include trademark research, online brand protection, and anti-piracy measures, enabling clients to effectively monitor and safeguard their brands in a complex business landscape.
Opus 2 provides litigation and court reporting services from locations on three continents. Their international presence combined with their deposition management center in San Francisco, California enables us to support their clients around the world, around the clock.
Corialis, also known as Core Innovative Aluminium Integrated Solutions, specializes in the design, extrusion, and manufacturing of advanced aluminium profile systems. The company produces a wide range of products, including those for windows, doors, sliding elements, roof systems, conservatories, curtain walls, and balustrades. Corialis serves thousands of local fabricators and installers across Europe, catering to both residential and light commercial markets. With a focus on residential renovation, the company emphasizes the development and distribution of high-quality aluminium products that enhance architectural applications, enabling home builders to access technologically advanced solutions.
Xceptor is a developer of Software-as-a-Service solutions focused on data management and process automation, primarily serving the financial services sector. The company utilizes AI-enabled technology to enhance automation by connecting data in a precise and timely manner. Xceptor's platform allows financial institutions to extract, transform, and optimize data while automating complex processes. This empowers business users to create automated workflows that ensure reliable data delivery, improve productivity, and streamline operational efficiencies. By enabling organizations to implement effective automation strategies, Xceptor aims to enhance customer outcomes and reduce time-to-market for its clients.
Third Bridge Group is a provider of research services to private equity and hedge funds.
Third Bridge provides private equity firms, hedge funds and strategy consultants with the information that they need to understand the value of their investment opportunities. Every month, we receive thousands of requests from our clients, who trust us to deliver on their most complex information needs.
Normec is an independent organization that specializes in testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services, ensuring the quality and safety of materials, systems, and products for its clients. The company conducts independent tests and inspections based on accredited methods, focusing on the fields of quality, environment, and safety in construction. Normec tests various construction materials, including sand, gravel, rubble granulate, concrete, and asphalt, helping organizations innovate and enhance their operations in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner.
Private Equity Round in 2019
Acturis was established in late 2000 by Theo Duchen and David McDonald, two former McKinsey partners, and the late Sir Brian Pitman, the former CEO and Chairman of Lloyds TSB. The company's total focus is on using technology and process innovation to help brokers and insurers in the general insurance industry to achieve radically improved levels of efficiency, productivity and client service. The first brokers traded on the Acturis system in July 2002 and since then more and more brokers and underwriters have moved from UK legacy systems to enjoy the efficiency savings offered by the Acturis system.
Private Equity Round in 2019
Anaqua offers intellectual property (IP) management software and services tailored for various users, including large IP owners, smaller teams, and law firms. Its product suite includes Anaqua Enterprise for larger organizations, Anaqua Express for smaller teams, ANAQUA Element for cloud-based IP management, and ANAQUA Essential for legal practices. The company's solutions address all aspects of the IP lifecycle, covering inventions, patents, trademarks, and more. Anaqua's platform is entirely web-based, featuring automated workflows, integrated document and email management, and advanced query and reporting capabilities. By enhancing business productivity and improving IP visibility, Anaqua supports all participants in the IP management process.
Aries Alliance is a company based in Nantes, France, that specializes in the design, manufacture, and supply of metal shaping machines and presses, as well as aerospace components. Founded in 2000, the company focuses on hydraulic presses, metal forming machines, and custom stretch forming presses, in addition to producing machine-tools for various milling and high-speed applications. Aries Alliance caters to the aerospace industry, providing parts for aeronautical structures, engines, helicopters, missiles, and launchers for both civil and military applications. The company aims to provide comprehensive solutions that include machinery, tools, simulation software, and turnkey workshops, ensuring that clients receive tailored equipment for their metal shaping and fabrication needs.
Nemera Development S.A. designs, develops, and manufactures drug delivery solutions. The company provides ophthalmic preservative-free multidisc eyedropper; parenteral injectable devices and safety systems; pulmonary inhalation devices; nasal, buccal, and auricular sprays and pumps; and dermal and transdermal dispensers and airless systems. It offers its solutions for the pharmaceutical industry worldwide. Nemera Development S.A. was founded in 2014 and is based in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg with additional plants in Europe and the United States.
IGM Resins is a global specialist in the development, manufacturing, and supply of radiation-curable materials for the inks and coatings industry. Established in the late 1990s, the company has significantly expanded its product portfolio to meet the evolving technical demands of its customers. IGM Resins offers a diverse range of products, including photoinitiators, additives, ultraviolet curable monomers, epoxy acrylates, and polyether acrylates. The company's focus is on assisting clients in creating innovative solutions within the UV ink and coating sector, positioning itself as a vital partner in the advancement of ultraviolet raw materials.
Private Equity Round in 2018
Echosens SAS, established in 2001 and based in Paris, France, specializes in developing, manufacturing, and marketing non-invasive diagnostic products and services for hepatology. The company offers several key technologies, including FibroScan, which utilizes vibration-controlled transient elastography for liver assessment in both clinical practice and research settings. Additionally, Echosens provides FibroMeter, a blood test that quantifies liver fibrosis, and FibroView, a smart connectivity software that integrates FibroScan with hospital information systems. Echosens aims to become a global leader in non-invasive hepatology diagnostics while focusing on improving patient quality of life.
Surfaces Technological Abrasives S.r.l. manufactures abrasives for the treatment of lapping of the ceramics
Audiotonix Limited is a UK-based manufacturer specializing in audio mixing console equipment, known for producing some of the world’s most popular digital mixing consoles used in live events, theatre, broadcast, and post-production. Founded in 2014 and originally named Console Topco Limited, the company rebranded to Audiotonix in January 2015. Its product range includes digital mixing systems, compact digital mixers, and professional DJ mixers, all designed to enhance the sound experience for concerts and live performances. Audiotonix's products are exclusively distributed in the U.S. by Group One Ltd., based in Farmingdale, New York. The company is headquartered in Chessington, United Kingdom, and is committed to delivering innovative solutions for sound management.
AutoForm Engineering GmbH is a leading provider of software solutions for die design and sheet metal forming simulations, established in 1995 and headquartered in Wollerau, Switzerland. The company offers a comprehensive range of products that support various stages of product development, including planning, tooling, and production. AutoForm's software facilitates engineering of sheet metal parts, process planning, simulation setup, and evaluation, as well as optimization and robustness analysis. Additionally, it enables rapid die face generation, estimation of tooling costs, and simulation of stamping and hot forming processes. The company also provides solutions for interactive presentations, tool design, and data exchange with platforms like CATIA and NX. AutoForm serves a diverse clientele, including automotive OEMs, tooling and stamping companies, and materials suppliers, through a network of international representatives. The company is known for its commitment to innovation and reliability, helping clients enhance their forming processes and minimize production challenges.
Parkeon is a major player in the urban mobility industry and supplies a wide and unique range of parking management solutions and public transport ticketing solutions.
Private Equity Round in 2016
HRA Pharma, SA is a pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing products in reproductive health and endocrine diseases. It offers a range of reproductive health products, including Norlevo for emergency contraception, Cicatridine for vaginitis, and various hormone replacement therapies. The company also provides treatments for adrenal cancer and asthma, along with medications for Parkinson's disease. HRA Pharma is actively developing new therapies, including emergency contraceptive pills and treatments for uterine fibroids and Cushing's syndrome. The company distributes its products directly across the European Union, particularly in France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, while also utilizing license agreements for international markets. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Paris, HRA Pharma has subsidiaries in Bochum, London, and New York.
IQ-EQ, a leading Investor Service group employing 2,450+ people across 23 jurisdictions worldwide. We bring together that rare combination of global expertise with a deep understanding of the needs of our clients. We have the know how and the know you to deliver for our clients - fund managers, global companies, family offices and private clients.IQ-EQ was a leading multi-jurisdictional provider of financial services in Europe and beyond.In March 2019, SGG rebranded alongside First Names Group, Augentius, Iyer Practice.
Metrologic Group focuses on the design and manufacture of advanced 3D inspection software and electronics for various industries, including automotive, aeronautics, energy, watchmaking, and medical sectors. Headquartered in Meylan, near Grenoble, the company has established subsidiaries in several countries, including the USA, Germany, Spain, Italy, Brazil, and China, supported by a network of distributors across over 30 nations. With more than thirty years of expertise, Metrologic Group delivers high-performance 3D measuring solutions known for their accuracy, user-friendliness, and processing speed. The company also offers electronics for retrofitting Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), along with calibration, onsite support, training, and maintenance services, enabling clients to enhance quality processes and minimize manufacturing costs.
M7 Group SA, established in October 2009 in Luxembourg, is a leading European provider of satellite services for both consumers and businesses. The company operates several brands, including CanalDigitaal and Online.nl in the Netherlands, TV VLAANDEREN in Flanders, TéléSAT in French-speaking Belgium, M7 in Germany, AustriaSat in Austria, and CSLink and Skylink in the Czech and Slovak markets. Each brand offers customized packages that cater to local cultures and languages. M7 Group serves over 3 million viewers who utilize small satellite dishes to access a wide range of digital national and international TV and radio channels. Additionally, since 2011, the company has expanded its offerings to include internet and VOIP services in the Netherlands and Flanders. M7 Group's strategic location in Luxembourg facilitates the efficient delivery of its satellite television services across multiple European markets.
Megadyne S.p.A is a manufacturer of power transmission belts and associated components, including thermoset and thermoplastic polyurethane belts, rubber timing and v-belts, pulleys, clamping plates, and timing bars. Founded in 1957 and headquartered in Mathi, Italy, the company serves a wide range of industries, such as automotive, appliance, construction, energy, fitness, food, packaging, and robotics. Megadyne operates manufacturing facilities in Italy, France, Poland, Germany, China, and the United States, providing both standard and custom products tailored to meet specific client needs. The company also produces industrial hoses, couplings, and HVAC belts, positioning itself as a key player in power transmission and conveying systems across diverse industrial applications.
Private Equity Round in 2014
Sebia SA specializes in manufacturing clinical protein electrophoresis equipment and reagents for in-vitro diagnostic testing. The company offers both capillary and gel electrophoresis instruments, as well as Phoresis CORE software, which aids users in interpreting and managing assay results. Sebia's systems are utilized to analyze proteins for screening and monitoring a variety of diseases, including oncology, metabolic disorders like diabetes, hemoglobinopathy, and rare pathologies. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Evry, France, Sebia operates through a network of distributors and has subsidiaries in several countries, including Germany, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, the United States, and Belgium, along with representative offices in China and Brazil. Additionally, Sebia provides training and assistance services to support its products.
Kerneos SA specializes in manufacturing calcium aluminate-based products for various industries, including refractory, building chemistry, civil engineering, mining, and wastewater management. The company offers a diverse range of products such as CIMENT FONDU, a hydraulic binder; the SECAR range for high-temperature applications; and TERNAL, a high-alumina cement tailored for construction needs. Additionally, Kerneos produces synthetic aggregates like ALAG, and specialized cements such as CALCOAT RG for sewage systems. The company also provides SewperCoat, a mortar designed to protect sewage infrastructure from biogenic acid corrosion, as well as additives like Peramin that enhance the performance of dry mix mortars. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Neuilly Sur Seine, France, Kerneos operates industrial sites and sales subsidiaries globally, with development laboratories in North America and China, and application laboratories in Brazil, India, South Africa, and Russia. Kerneos has been a subsidiary of Imerys SA since 2017.
Canberra Industries Inc. specializes in manufacturing and supplying nuclear measurement solutions for the nuclear community. The company offers a wide range of products, including detectors, radiochemistry laboratory solutions, data management tools, health physics and radioprotection products, as well as environmental and radiation monitoring systems. Additionally, it provides emergency response solutions, research and education tools, InSitu systems, safeguards and surveillance products, and waste measurement systems. Canberra Industries also delivers training, operational support, technical assistance, and consulting services aimed at ensuring the safety of personnel, assessing the health of nuclear facilities, and protecting the public and environment. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Meriden, Connecticut, the company has a global presence with offices across Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, North America, and Oceania, along with production and engineering facilities worldwide. As of 2016, Canberra Industries operates as a subsidiary of Mirion Technologies, Inc.
Saverglass, a high-end producer of bottles and carafes for the premium spirit, fine wine and perfume markets, employs 2,600 persons in France and in the world (3 glassworks and 3 decoration plants in France, 1 plant in the UAE) The Group, headquartered in Feuquières (Oise, France), achieved in 2014 a turnover of €395m. Widely recognised for its design, manufacture and decoration capabilities, Saverglass addresses the spirits, fine wine and perfume sectors.
Gras Savoye
Acquisition in 2009
Gras Savoye is risk adviser and insurance company. The company offers non-life insurance products, which include accident, liability, property and casualty, and transportation insurance products; specialized and tailor made insurance programs for accident.
Metalor is a multinational industrial group operating in the precious metal sector. The company operates through 4 divisions and is specialized in the manufacturing of products and the supply of services based on precious metals.
Photonis is a French company that specializes in the design, manufacture, and sale of photo sensor imaging technologies. Founded in 1937, it offers a diverse range of products including detectors, cameras (such as night vision and counting cameras), electron multipliers, and image intensifier tubes. The company also produces neutron and gamma detectors, low light imaging sensors, and various optical components. Photonis serves multiple markets, including defense, scientific research, security and surveillance, space and astrophysics, and nuclear instrumentation. With a commitment to innovation, Photonis operates internationally, providing advanced solutions tailored to specific industry needs. The company has undergone several name changes, previously known as Philips Photonique and later as Photonis Holding SAS, before adopting its current name, Photonis Technologies SAS.
Trescal is a provider of calibration and asset management services, specializing in multi-service and multi-brand calibration. The company operates independently from original equipment manufacturers, offering expertise across all metrological domains. Its services encompass both on-site locations and laboratory settings, adhering to International Organization for Standardization standards. By delivering comprehensive calibration solutions, Trescal aims to enhance the measurement processes of its clients, ultimately contributing to improved industrial performance.
SCT Telecom is specialist provider of telecoms solutions for SMEs and micro-companies.
SCT is one of providers of telecoms solutions for SMEs and micro-companies and offers a full range of telephony services (service reselling, unbundling, VoIP, MVNO) via its network of branches across France. Mezzanis co-arranged the €10 million in mezzanine financing put in place during October 2007 to fund Astorg Partners’ leveraged buy-out (LBO) of SCT together with the group’s founders and management.
OGF, SA provides funeral services in France. The company operates funeral homes and crematoriums. It manufactures and sells coffins and coffin linings. The company also offers burial, crematorium management, monuments and cemetery works, pre-need insurance contracts, and coffin manufacturing. The company was founded in 1844 and is based in Paris, France. OGF, SA is a former subsidiary of ENGIE SA.
Webhelp is a customer experience provider that specializes in customer relationship management (CRM) outsourcing services across various industries, including automotive, fashion, healthcare, financial services, and technology. The company focuses on engineering customer experiences for brands, aiming to create impactful customer journeys. By leveraging advanced technology and a skilled workforce, Webhelp enhances performance and drives significant improvements in operational models for its clients. This approach not only facilitates lasting transformation but also delivers tangible financial benefits, distinguishing Webhelp from traditional call centers.
Ethypharm is a specialty pharmaceutical company that focuses on developing and marketing products for pain management and addiction treatment. The company specializes in addressing central nervous system (CNS) conditions, particularly chronic pain and opioid dependence. Ethypharm offers a range of injectable medications designed to assist patients in critical care situations and effectively manage their pain and addiction challenges. Through its commitment to pharmaceutical innovation, Ethypharm aims to improve patient outcomes in these vital areas of healthcare.
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.
Onduline S.A. is a prominent manufacturer of lightweight roofing and waterproofing systems, offering a diverse range of cellulose-bitumen based materials. Founded in 1944 and headquartered in Levallois-Perret, France, the company produces various products, including bitumen sheets, under-roof sheeting, lightweight bituminous tiles, and molded accessories. These materials are designed to provide effective building covering, sealing, insulation, and protection for a variety of structures, such as individual homes, leisure facilities, institutional buildings, and agricultural sites. Onduline serves a global market through a network of professional distributors, retail outlets, and do-it-yourself stores. The company operates multiple production facilities across several countries, including Brazil, Spain, France, Malaysia, Poland, Russia, Turkey, and the United States, ensuring a broad reach and capacity to meet diverse customer needs.
Private Equity Round in 2000
Frans Bonhomme is a distributor of plastic pipes and fittings.