Acensi takes majority stake in Finegan

In April 2026, IT services provider Acensi acquired a majority stake in management consultancy Finegan, adding €25–50M in revenue and significantly expanding its upstream advisory capabilities. The transaction marks the full exit of historical financial sponsors Andera Partners and Capza following a seven-year investment cycle. Following a competitive auction involving four shortlisted bidders, Finegan’s executive team, led by CEO Emmanuel Solesse, chose to partner with Acensi to build a scaled domestic player. As part of the transaction, Finegan’s management team completed a material equity rollover to retain a minority shareholding. The acquisition was fully funded via an existing debt facility arranged in 2025 by a banking syndicate comprising BNP Paribas, Banque Populaire Rives de Paris, Arkéa, and Crédit Agricole Île-de-France during Azulis Capital’s initial investment in Acensi. Led by Azulis Capital Partners Nicolas Cosson, Raphaël Bazin, and Alban Tanaka, the strategic rationale focuses on shifting Acensi toward high-margin consulting mandates. Under a joint five-year strategic plan, Finegan will leverage Acensi’s AI capabilities to enhance its service offering and expand outside the financial services vertical, while maintaining operational autonomy. On the sell-side, Adviso Partners acted as exclusive M&A adviser. On the buy-side, financial due diligence was conducted by Exelmans, while Moncey Avocats advised on legal, tax, and debt structuring.