Investments

Growth
Held / Exited
  • Saas Wedo
    Growth

    Saaswedo

    France

    Software

    Exited

    Software

    Founded in 2010, Saaswedo develops software solutions for telecom operators and companies (SMEs and large groups) to analyze, optimize and rationalize all telecom expenses. 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
    Growth

    Neotys

    France

    Software

    Exited

    Software

    Founded in 2005 by Thibaut Bussière and his three associates, Neotys designs and markets NeoLoad, a software that tests the performance capabilities of web & mobile applications during high amounts of digital traffic. This testing software simulates internet and mobile traffic and analyzes the access and response times of applications and infrastructure. With more than 1,500 clients across 62 countries, the company has become a major player in this field to both large and small companies

  • Sword
    Growth

    Sword

    France

    Software

    Exited

    Software

    The Sword Group is an international sostware, consulting and service company. They assist world leaders in their technological and digital transformation programs. Created in November 2000, the group now has more than 2,200 employees operating in more than 50 countries. They offer their clients solutions adapted to their activity and strategy.

    Deal team

  • Clip industrie logo
    Growth

    Clip Industrie

    France

    Software

    Exited

    Software

    Clip Industrie publishes and distributes software solutions for ERP and computer-aided management systems for SMEs. The heart of our business is the management of industrial production. "We meticulously collect enterprise data and restore them with the greatest possible intelligence to serve the strategy of our customers." Clipper is a verticalized business solution quickly exploitable. Helios ERP is more suited to more substantial SMEs, particularly in the aeronautical field (POTEZ, HALGAND, WE ARE AEROSPACE, NEXTEAM GROUP...). The economic model of Clip Industrie is primarily based on his extensive knowledge of industrial organization and monitoring the daily use of its products. Its 1,850 clients are mainly located in France, Switzerland, Eastern Europe and North Africa in various sectors: aerospace, automotive, medical, rail, watchmaker, composite materials and new energies. The Clip industry solutions are designed for industrial companies, workshops or subsidiaries of large corporations (Michelin, Air Force, Eiffage, Koné...) and to numerous subcontractors of Airbus Group, Dassault and Safran.

  • Esker logo
    Growth

    Esker

    France

    Software

    Exited

    Software

    Esker is a worldwide leader in cloud-based document process automation software. Esker solutions, including the acquisition of the TermSync accounted for receivable solution in 2015, helped organizations of all sizes to improve efficiencies, accuracy, visibility and costs associated with business processes. Esker provides on-demand and on-premises software to automate accounts payable, order processing, accounts receivable, purchasing and more. Founded in 1985, Esker operates in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia Pacific with global headquarters in Lyon, France and U.S. headquarters in Madison, Wisconsin. In 2016, Esker generated 66 million euros in total sales revenue.

  • TSI-Logo
    Growth

    TSI

    France

    Software

    Exited

    Software

    Spin off from Orange in 2005, TICKET SURF International has become one of the leading providers of e-money services offering prepaid cards : TICKET SURF, TICKET PREMIUM and prepaid MASTERCARD ULTREIA. After a strong development in the e-gaming market, TSI will achieve a deeper penetration in the international e-commerce.

    Deal team

We had many conversations with private equity funds but the one that stood out was with the Ardian Growth team because they really understood our business and, like us, they had a truly long-term vision of how Kapten & Son could develop.

Johannes Theobald Co-founder of Kapten & Son

This investment by one of the world’s leading investment funds is a further testament to Ivalua’s long term strategy and business model. This additional capital will allow us to deliver ever more value to our customers and secure future growth.

David Khuat-Duy CEO and Founder of Ivalua

We have invested significantly in the business over the past three years. To accelerate our growth, it was important that we choose a Partner with a strong understanding of the issues relating to international growth as well as the challenges associated with expanding our product range. Given the team’s track record and entrepreneurial approach, Ardian Growth was the obvious choice of partner for us.

Mathieu Tarnus CEO and founder of Sarbacane Software

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