Sfeir x Andera Partners x UI Gestion

SFEIR is a leading software development consulting firm that employs more than 600 people, including 550 developers. With solid roots and an ability to deliver software in an agile fashion, SFEIR leads the way among neo-digital services companies. The solutions developed by SFEIR are used by hundreds of organisations, helping them effectively implement cloud, data, web and mobile services. SFEIR has based its development on organic growth by leveraging its expertise in technology strategy, design and production. SFEIR's approach allows it to quickly deliver concrete results and tackle its customers’ most difficult technological challenges. Today, few companies are capable of delivering the know-how of top software development experts that large accounts need to become digital natives. SFEIR currently operates in Paris, Lille, Strasbourg, Nantes, Bordeaux and Luxembourg. www.sfeir.com

Created in 2001 as part of the Edmond de Rothschild Group, Andera Partners is a leader in investments in unlisted companies in France and internationally. It manages more than €2.3 billion in investments in life sciences (BioDiscovery), growth and buyout capital (Winch Capital in mid-caps and Cabestan Capital in small-caps) and sponsorless mezzanine debt (ActoMezz). Based in Paris, Andera Partners is an AMF-authorised asset management company that employs 64 people, 40 of whom are investment professionals. Andera Partners is 100% owned by its teams and focuses on service to business owners and respect for its partners. The company is also a signatory to the iC20 (Initiative Carbone 2020) of France Invest and the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI), which encourage the adoption of best environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices. ActoMezz is the team in charge of Andera Partners’ mezzanine and minority capital investments. With more than €700 million under management, ActoMezz offers mezzanine debt, mainly sponsorless, and at times minority capital investments to support management teams seeking to acquire or strengthen their majority stake or finance growth projects. www.anderapartners.com

UI Gestion is an independent investment company that manages over €750 million on behalf of leading institutional investors, entrepreneurs and family offices. A long-standing private equity player for more than 50 years, UI Gestion supports start-up companies by helping their managers implement growth projects and buyout or growth capital transactions. The UI Academy provides managers with additional tools to strategically define their project and ensure its operational implementation. Since becoming independent in 2004, UI Gestion has raised over €1.3 billion through three investment platforms (regional, national and sectoral) and supported nearly 140 companies operating mainly in the healthcare, agro-business and B2B services sectors. With more than 25 employees and regional offices in Nantes, Rennes, Reims, Strasbourg and Lille in addition to its head office in Paris, UI Gestion is a major player in investment in France and currently supports more than 45 companies. The Cap Entrepreneurs 1 and Cap Entrepreneurs 2 FPCI support start-up SMEs in the Paris region, Hauts-de-France and Centre Val-de-Loire. This new investment in SFEIR is the 12th transaction completed in these regions through these two funds. www.uigestion.com