Transactions

Gaïana, France’s leading publisher of vertical software for the agrifood sector (wines and spirits, horticulture, agriculture, and beverage distribution), acquired the Spanish company Tipsa, a publisher of business software dedicated to the wine sector.

Embregour, holding of the Tardy family that founded CIFE-ETPO, sold its majority stake in CIFE-ETPO to Spie batignolles.

Quicklizard, a leading AI-powered pricing platform for retailers and brands, received a strategic investment from Publicis Sapient who will also act as a channel partner.

Alten, one of France’s leading engineering and technology consulting group, acquired the Japanese East Japan Institute of Technology Co., Ltd from Ant Capital Partners.

Compagnie Léa Nature, a French leading manufacturer of organic food, acquired a 40% stake in Groupe Jarnoux, a manufacturer of organic crepes.

Gaïana Group (iD Systèmes), France’s leading publisher of software dedicated to the life sciences sector (wine and spirits, horticulture and agriculture), acquired the Spanish company Ayanet TIC, a publisher of business software for the agri-food and distribution industries.

Sagard, a prominent French private equity firm, entered into exclusive negotiations with Dentressangle, Nordine Mazari and Xavier Frattini to acquire Synov.

Axonal-Biostatem, a full-service Contract Research Organisation (CRO) specialised in clinical and epidemiological research, was sold to Docaposte, the digital subsidiary of La Poste Group.

Apsalys, a life sciences quality management consultancy company, was sold to Vulcain Engineering, a pan-European engineering consultancy group.

Sotralu Group, a European specialist in accessories and closures for aluminium joineries backed by Bridgepoint, acquired the Italian company FR Accessories.

Domo.health, a digital health SaaS company that develops health security and patient support solutions, raised capital from SAK (St. Gallisch-Appenzellische Kraftwerke), the public energy service provider in eastern Switzerland, and other investors.

CERAM, a French company specialised in equipment for powders and aggregates, was sold to TMM – Transitube.

Sogitec, part of Logtrans Group, acquired the French group TAA.

Connect Pro, BNP Paribas Développement and Kanalis Invest acquired the French company ENIT.

Syneo acquired the French company Pera Paysages, specialising in providing landscaping and grounds maintenance.

Kokoon Animal Shop, a French pet speciality retailer, was sold to the private equity funds Siparex and Tertium alongside a new manager

Ital Express, leading independent French supplier of spare parts for trucks, trailers, Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs), and agricultural tractors, and majority-owned by the private equity fund Capza, acquired DPM-Motis.

The group Mediameeting reorganized its capital with the exit of Isatis Capital and the entry of Impact Partners to finance the expansion of AirZen, its national Digital Audio Broadcasting radio station launched in October 2021.

Alcea, the leading French company dedicated to security and access control, was sold to Assa Abloy (STO:ASSA-B), the global leader in access solutions.

Verifavia, a global leader in environmental verification and certification for aviation, airports and maritime transport as well as in the inventory of hazardous materials for vessels, was sold to Normec, a European group active in testing, inspection and certification backed by the private equity fund Astorg.