WIIO lbo with Cerea Partners

A leading provider of integrated hardware and software solutions partners with Cerea Partners (Demea Group) to accelerate its growth

LBO 2026, January

Enterprise software

“The takeover of WIIO represents a key milestone in our shared journey. I am confident and very positive about the future of the company, driven by a fast-growing logistics market, a committed team, and solutions that address concrete performance, productivity and working-conditions challenges across the supply chain. I would also like to highlight the decisive role played by Cambon Partners in structuring and executing this transaction. Their expertise and ability to steer the discussions ensured a smooth and well-aligned transition.”

Adrien Soulier, CEO of WIIO

As part of the capital transition between Fabien Dupuis, Chairman, and Adrien Soulier, CEO of WIIO since 2012, Cerea Partners has acquired, through its Mezzanine & Sponsorless fund, a minority stake in the company. The transaction is based on a bond financing combined with a minority equity investment.

Founded in 2011, WIIO (Wireless Input Output) is a leading player in the integration and development of hardware and software solutions. The company supports a diversified client base including logistics platforms, transport operators, distributors and industrial groups.

Cerea Partners’ entry into the Group’s share capital is designed to support a long-planned succession between the outgoing Chairman and the Chief Executive Officer, who joined WIIO in 2012. Their expertise and ability to steer the discussions ensured a smooth and well-aligned transition