Ikoula accelerates European growth with Ardian investment

Ardian, the premium independent private investment company, today announces the acquisition of a c.20% stake in Ikoula, a major France-based cloud computing company. Self-financed since its creation, Ardian’s support and expertise will enable Ikoula to accelerate its European growth strategy.

Founded in 1998 by Jules-Henri Gavetti and Caroline Mertens, Ikoula specialises in web and cloud hosting solutions. Thanks to its data center in France, the company has been able to adapt its infrastructure and its offer in response to rapid recent advances in technology. Ikoula serves more than 6,000 clients, ranging from small to large companies, across three business lines.

Ikoula’s Express product provides packaged and flexible solutions delivered online; the Enterprise Services division manages tailor-made cloud hosting with dedicated high value services; and the Ex10 department offers cloud collaborative solutions deployed in white label format.

Jules-Henri Gavetti, President and Founder, said: “This additional support and equity from Ardian will enable us to consider further European growth opportunities, as well as supporting our ongoing strategy of continued innovation and service improvement.”

Antoine Lacour, Director within Ardian’s Innovation & Growth team, said: “Ikoula has a very strong management team, which has the ability to innovate within a fast growing market. Ardian is delighted to be able to support the company in the next major stage of its development in Europe, and we will play an active role supporting the business in its acquisition strategy.”