Vitalliance lbo with ISAI

The French leader in home care and services for people in a situation of dependency welcomes ISAI Expansion as a minority partner to accelerate its development

The French leader in home care and services for people in a situation of dependency announces that it has entered into exclusive negotiations with ISAI Expansion for a minority stake alongside the founders, historical shareholders and management, which is strengthening its capital on this occasion. 

Founded in 2003 by Julien Castel and Pierre Francis, Vitalliance now has 4,350 qualified life assistants in 66 agencies across France. The company is known for the quality of its services for disabled or elderly people in situations of heavy dependence. Vitalliance is also distinguished by an advanced and innovative digitalization in this sector, which has proven to be a real source of operational efficiency for the well-being of its employees and those helped. This year, the company will achieve a turnover of around 80 million euros and shows an average annual growth of 15 to 20%.

Its founders, Julien Castel and Pierre Francis, reflect on their entrepreneurial approach: "to make us useful to society, to combine quality service to the person, innovation and economic imperatives, these are the values that have guided our action since the creation of Vitalliance."

Pierre Martini, Managing Partner in charge of ISAI's growth-LBO funds, drives the investment: "Vitalliance fits perfectly with the characteristics of our ISAI Expansion funds strong growth, strong leadership and a central role in technology. We are convinced that a strengthening of the company's societal excellence can only have benefits for all stakeholders in the business project and we look forward to working with management and all shareholders to consolidate this asset and continue the deployment of its network of agencies in the territory."