Investments

Growth
Held / Exited
  • Cipanguo-logo
    Growth

    Cipanguo

    France

    E-commerce
    E-commerce

    Cipanguo is an equipment manufacturer group with multiple entities including commercial companies Euro4x4, Japocat, specializing in the import and distribution of spare parts, equipment, and accessories for off-road vehicles. Euro4x4parts sells to both private and professional clients, with sales conducted via online channels and physical locations, which are strategically located in France and abroad. The company sells regularly in more than 150 countries. Its success is due to 3 essential factors: a unique catalogue in Europe, a massive stock allowing it to deliver everywhere and very quickly, and exceptional customer service.

  • Alsatis
    Growth

    Alsatis

    France

    Technology, Media and Telecom
    Technology, Media and Telecom

    Based in Toulouse, the Alsatis Group operates in the telecommunications sector in France and the United States through its subsidiaries Alsatis and Bloosurf.
    It specializes in the design, deployment and operation of state-of-the-art IP networks, fiber optics and radio, and related services (very high-speed broadband, VoIP, cybersecurity, cloud) for local communities, businesses and private individuals.
    The Alsatis Group was founded by aerospace engineers who instilled a strong technological culture. Its low-cost|fast-cycle approach and diversified teams guarantee flexibility and innovation in a fast-changing global sector. Alsatis Group was classified as an innovative company by BPI. Alsatis has integrated a French operational 4G-LTE solution, mainly in the Vendée region, and is now working on the transition to 5G, focusing on digital development in regions, IOT, Smart City and private LTE.

  • Sqorus logo
    Growth

    Sqorus

    France

    Business services
    Business services

    Founded in 1990, Sqorus (previously S&H) is a Digital Services Company specialized in consulting in the digital transformation of HR and Finance functions. The various consultants work with major accounts and ETIs on strategic projects, with an international dimension, around information systems: evolution strategy, help with choice, integration, Business Intelligence, Data Management, support and change management. The diversity of profiles, combining business knowledge and technical expertise, has been bringing real value to its customers for more than 30 years.
    But Sqorus is above all Talents dedicated to the success of projects and sharing strong values: diversity, commitment and solidarity. Great Place to Work for more than 5 consecutive years and winner of the Talent Award at the ESN 2018 Trophy, Sqorus is sensitive to the development of its employees, their career development and their training on solutions for the future. Sqorus has received the Oracle HCM Cloud 2019 Partner Award and the Oracle PaaS 2018 Award for its innovative projects and has won the trust of partner editors (Oracle, Talentsoft, NetSuite, Anaplan, Axway, Kyriba...).

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    Growth

    Ivalua

    France

    Software

    Exited

    Software
    • $100

      million of revenue in 2019

    Created in 2000, Ivalua is one of the leading publisher of SaaS purchasing management software for large global groups and ETIs that streamlines the purchasing process and thus contribute to improving financial performance. The company is present in Europe, the United States and Asia.

  • Rivalis
    Growth

    Rivalis

    France

    Business services

    Exited

    Business services

    Founded in Alsace, France, in 1994, the Rivalis Group was created in response to the lack of support and assistance adapted to small businesses (craftsmen, shopkeepers, liberal professions, very small businesses). Rivalis provides a solution for business leaders who wish to develop their business and offers a permanent advisor for tailor-made support. The Advisor is based on an adapted method and incorporates tools designed by Rivalis. With more than 500 independent advisors in the field and 17,500 users, Rivalis is the number one network for executive support in France today and the company is successful because it meets the real needs of micro-businesses, craftsmen and SMEs.

  • Eloquant
    Growth

    Eloquant

    France

    Software

    Exited

    Software

    Eloquant was founded in 2001 in Grenoble following a Hewlett-Packard global telecommunications centre spin-off. In 2004, Eloquant gained its independence and began developing its own SaaS applications.

    Initially positioned on Dialog solutions for the unified management of incoming and outgoing customer interactions on communication channels (voice, email, chat, SMS, mobile apps, callback, social networks), Eloquant was acquired by Laurent Duc (CEO) and a financial partner in 2013. The company then marked a major strategic and commercial turning point, especially through several acquisitions that allowed it to broaden its customer solutions. In 2014, Eloquant acquired Interview, a company specialising in multichannel survey creation and management, which consolidated the Feedback solution. In 2015, Eloquant acquired Holmes Semantic Solutions (Ho2S), a company specialising in semantic and linguistic solutions. Finally, in 2018, Eloquant acquired LiveBotter, a company specialising in virtual assistants (chatbot), to reinforce the Dialog solution through a new channel; these automated conversational agents mark the beginning of Artificial Intelligence in Customer Relationship Management. The company also began its international expansion in 2018 by opening an office in Frankfurt

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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