France M&A Transactions

Italmobiliare divests 80% of Capitelli Fratelli to CA Animation, realizing a 3x return and 20% IRR. Key financial and operational highlights.

Cegid

Silver Lake merges Cegid and Silae for over €10B, creating a European B2B software leader to drive AI and e-invoicing innovation for businesses.

Greenly merges with Normative, creating a global leader in carbon accounting. The combined entity serves over 4,000 clients across 30 countries, targeting €50M ARR.

Stairling integrates MySam to launch Staircab, a B2B ride-hailing solution for businesses. Expands driver network and fintech offerings in the gig economy.

Clarenta Group strengthens early-stage drug development with the acquisition of Leads To Development, integrating preclinical and regulatory expertise.

Rexel acquires GCG for $1.4 billion, enhancing its US presence in data centers and utilities. Audax Private Equity exits after a successful buy-and-build strategy.

21 Invest secures controlling interest in Grupo Celesa, a Spanish hardware manufacturer, bolstering its European investment portfolio.

Bouygues, Orange, and Free unite in a $23.2 billion deal to acquire SFR's French operations, marking a major consolidation in the telecommunications sector.

73 Strings

73 Strings integrates Callisto's agentic AI to automate private markets workflows, boosting valuation and portfolio intelligence for alternative asset managers.

Schneider Electric acquires Shelly Group for $1.3 billion USD, expanding its smart home and IoT capabilities with innovative automation technology.

French AI leader Mistral AI acquires Pimento for €3.8M, enhancing its AI advertising tools after a significant €3B funding round.

Mistral strengthens its adtech portfolio by acquiring Pimento for €12.7 million in a cash-and-shares deal, enhancing digital advertising solutions.