Parquest Capital invests in Betem Group

FRANCE Industrial Services / Engineering & Consulting REV €50–100M

Context

Parquest has acquired a minority stake in Betem Groupe to support its next phase of expansion. The group's management team, led by Chairman & CEO Philippe Mercier, remains the majority shareholder, ensuring operational continuity and strategic independence. This transaction was structured to provide the group with a strong financial partner to fuel an ambitious growth trajectory, combining organic development in core engineering businesses with the selective acquisition of specialized firms to broaden technical capabilities. The partnership also facilitates the extension of equity ownership to a wider circle of the company's managers.

The acquisition of Betem Group is part of the growth strategy of Parquest Capital, which already has several external growth operations under its belt, notably Imaneo in 2023.

Betem Group, which reported an EBITDA margin of [members only] in 2025, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of [members only].

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Target

Founded in 1967, Betem Groupe is a prominent French multidisciplinary engineering design and consultancy firm. The group provides comprehensive technical expertise across several key domains, including buildings, energy, water, infrastructure, and the environment. Betem supports a diverse client base of public and private entities through the entire project lifecycle, from initial design and engineering to full project management and delivery of complex programs. With a workforce of 450 employees across France, the group has established a strong reputation for innovation and technical proficiency in the construction and infrastructure sectors.

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Historical Financials (EUR)

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2025

2024

Other operations with Parquest Capital

Other operations with Parquest Capital
Date	Acquirer	Target	Country	Sector
06/2023	PARQUEST CAPITAL	IMANEO	FRANCE	Radiology
09/2021	PARQUEST CAPITAL / CAPZA	ADVENS	FRANCE	Cybersecurity Services
04/2020	PARQUEST CAPITAL / BPIFRANCE	JVS GROUP	FRANCE	Industry-Specific Software
06/2019	PARQUEST CAPITAL / BPIFRANCE	ADIT (AGENCE POUR LA DIFFUSION DE L'INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIQUE)	FRANCE	Consulting & Audit
02/2019	PARQUEST CAPITAL / AMUNDI PRIVATE EQUITY	EDUSERVICES	FRANCE	Education Providers
11/2018	PARQUEST CAPITAL	SOPRAL	FRANCE	Petfood
10/2017	PARQUEST CAPITAL	GROUPE ASERTI	FRANCE	Industrial Services
06/2017	PARQUEST CAPITAL	ACCES INDUSTRIE	FRANCE	Equipment Rental

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Revenue range: REV €50–100M

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What transaction does this page cover?

This page covers the acquisition of a minority stake in Betem Group, a French company specialised in Engineering & Consulting, by Parquest Capital in 2025.

What was Betem Group’s revenue at the time of the deal?

At the time of the transaction, Betem Group’s annual revenue was estimated within the €50–100M range (FY 2025). Detailed financial figures are available to members.

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