Ardian renews its backing of leading software publisher Arche MC2 with new unitranche financing, supporting joint investment by Montefiore Investment and Activa

Ardian, a global private investment firm, announces the arrangement of new unitranche financing for Arche MC2, as part of a shareholding reorganization in which Montefiore Investment and Activa will jointly control the group. The new management team will make significant reinvestments alongside the new shareholders, with the financing package also including a sizable acquisition facility to support the company’s buy-and-build strategy.

Arche MC2 is the leading software publisher for social care in France, headquartered in Aix-en-Provence. The group is driving the sector’s digitalization by offering cutting-edge and mission-critical solutions across the value chain to a diversified base of both public and private-sector customers.

Since Ardian’s initial financing in July 2024, the group has pursued a growth strategy that combines strong organic performance with targeted acquisitions. This new transaction marks a significant milestone in the group's evolution, reflecting Ardian's renewed confidence in the strength of Arche MC2's business model and in the ambitions of its shareholders and management team.

“We are delighted to renew our support for Arche MC2 as part of this new transaction. Since we arranged our first financing package in 2024, the group has continued to demonstrate the resilience of its model and the relevance of its strategy. We are confident that this new financing will enable the group to continue its development, both organically and through acquisitions, in the coming years.” Grégory Pernot, Co-Head Private Credit France, Ardian

With over two decades of experience, Ardian’s Private Credit activity is among Europe’s most established, applying a multi-local approach and partnering with private equity sponsors and management teams to accelerate the growth of high-quality companies. This transaction adds to Private Credit’s track record of successful investments and reflects a period of strong investment activity for the team.