Audensiel lbo with Sagard

Leading multi-specialist in digital transformation enters into exclusive negotiations with Sagard

LBO 2022, June

Consulting & IT services

"Audensiel's teams have the ambition to become a key player in digital transformation in leading specialties. Our past performance, alongside Capza, has been based on very solid growth, and the association with Sagard should enable us to accelerate our development outside France, particularly in Europe and North America. The various discussions we have had with Sagard's teams show that we share common entrepreneurial values that will enable us to pursue our ambitions with the support of a new, particularly agile sparring partner."

Nicolas Pacault, Chairman of Audensiel

Sagard announce that they have entered into exclusive negotiations with Nicolas Pacault, his partners, and Capza to invest in the capital of Audensiel, a leading multi-specialist in digital transformation.

Founded in 2013, Audensiel is a European leader in digital transformation and a strategic partner of major public and private, French and international groups. The company has developed a complete offer around 6 areas of expertise (Data/IA, Cybersecurity, Cloud & DevOps, Digital, Business Consulting and IoT) for targeted sectors: Banking & Finance, Defence, Health, Insurance, Transport & Industry, Luxury & Retail, Media & Services.

Audensiel provides its clients with the services of nearly 1,000 employees from its 16 locations in France and Europe. By 2022, the company will have achieved a turnover of more than €100 million, with an average annual growth rate of over 30%.

Sagard's acquisition of a stake in Audensiel will provide the management team with the financial and human resources it needs to pursue its development in France and accelerate its international expansion. This development will be achieved through strong organic growth coupled with a powerful external growth engine. Initiated over the last three years, Audensiel has already demonstrated its ability to acquire and integrate specialists to complete its geographical network and its business or sector expertise.