Ayming, a global leader in performance consulting, specializing in innovation financing in France and internationally, as well as HR management in France, announces the entry of Andera Partners as a majority shareholder through its Andera MidCap 5 fund. This strategic investment, carried out in partnership with the management team led by Herv\u00e9 Amar and Denis Blanc and supported by EMZ, shareholder since 2022 and reinvesting in this new cycle, aims to drive the group\u2019s strong growth by accelerating its international development through targeted acquisitions and expanding its service offerings.<\/p>\n
A Strategic Player Operating in High-potential Markets with a Global Footprint<\/strong><\/p>\n Over the years, Ayming has built robust and strategic positions around its core activities in France, particularly in innovation and R&D financing as well as in social commitments management. The group has pursued a strategy of both organic diversification and targeted acquisitions to expand into high potential international markets. Today, Ayming operates in 14 countries across Europe and North America. The group has also diversified its service offering with innovative solutions such as ESG services, managed HR services\/software, and the “IP Box,” unlocking new growth levers.<\/p>\n A Player recognized for its Premium Positioning and Technical Expertise<\/strong><\/p>\n Ayming stands out for its dual positioning: a strong expertise in consulting services combined with tech-enabled services (proprietary software and tools). This combination strengthens the group\u2019s reputation for delivering sustained and high-quality service (multi-year contracts) across geographies. Renowned for its technical proficiency and long-term project execution, the group enjoys an excellent reputation among clients and continues to gain market share worldwide.<\/p>\n A New Chapter with Andera Partners<\/strong><\/p>\n Andera Partners joins forces with the management team, who is reinvesting significantly in the transaction, alongside EMZ, who remains a minority shareholder. The objective of this new partnership is to double the group\u2019s revenue and EBITDA within five years, through a mix of strong organic growth and targeted international acquisitions, particularly in the United States, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Germany. The ambition is to strengthen the group\u2019s position in these strategic markets, replicating the recent successful acquisition of Astolfi in Italy in 2024. The group will also continue to diversify its service offering to leverage new growth levers.<\/p>\n To support these ambitions, the group has secured new financing from Pemberton Asset Management, alongside a dedicated acquisition facility to sustain the expansion plan.<\/p>\n This transaction is still subject to regulatory approval with a closing expected by the end of Q1 2025.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Herv\u00e9 Amar, Chairman and CEO of Ayming Group, and Denis Blanc, General Manager, stated:<\/strong> Fran\u00e7ois Carr\u00e9, Managing Director, EMZ, added: <\/strong>\u201cWhen we partnered with Herv\u00e9 Amar and Denis Blanc in 2022, Ayming was at a pivotal moment. We found a highly committed team focused on reigniting the group\u2019s development and eager to strengthen its equity stake. This energy and alignment have led to remarkable development over the past three years. The acquisition of Astolfi in Italy at the end of 2024 was the culmination of this journey. Andera\u2019s arrival builds on this momentum and will further accelerate the group\u2019s international expansion. We are thrilled to continue this journey alongside the management team, Ayming teams, and Andera Partners.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Fran\u00e7ois-Xavier Mauron, Partner, and Aur\u00e9lie Owona, Investment Director, Andera Partners, commented: <\/strong>\u201cWe are very pleased to support Herv\u00e9 Amar, Denis Blanc, and their management team in this new development cycle. Ayming perfectly illustrates Andera MidCap\u2019s investment strategy: a seasoned and ambitious leadership team accelerating their development both in France and internationally, supported by a robust, scalable, and diversified business model. We will actively support the group in its international development, particularly through targeted acquisitions.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Ayming, a global leader in performance consulting, specializing in innovation financing in France and internationally, as well as HR management in France, announces the entry of Andera Partners as a majority shareholder through its Andera MidCap 5 fund. This strategic investment, carried out in partnership with the management team led by Herv\u00e9 Amar and Denis…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[127],"class_list":["post-90258","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-winch-capital-en"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\n\u201cWe are delighted to welcome Andera as our new majority shareholder. Their expertise and vision, aligned with our values of excellence and innovation, will help us accelerate our development and deliver an even better client experience. With this partnership, Ayming\u2019s 1,500 employees are fully supported to carry out the change of scale and deploy our premium strategy globally. This decision reinforces our ambition to consolidate our leadership position in our core markets and pursue sustainable growth. It\u2019s an exciting milestone for our teams and clients alike.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n