WORLDLINE METS acquired by MAGELLAN PARTNERS

The SaaS customer relationship management software provider welcomes Oakley and General Atlantic alongside its long-standing clients Bridgepoint and Bpifrance. The company also announces the departure of Partech, which had been a customer for 8 years.

Upvest has successfully closed a $125 million (€115 million) funding round, valuing the company at approximately $735 million (€680 million). The transaction includes $90 million in equity financing led by BlackRock, alongside Sapphire Ventures, Tencent, and Bessemer Venture Partners, with additional discussions for a $35 million credit facility. The strategic rationale for the deal is to accelerate Upvest's path to profitability and support its target of exceeding €100 million in annualized revenue within the next 24 months

Septeo's acquisition of stp.one is a strategic move to consolidate the European legaltech market, particularly in the DACH region. This acquisition strengthens Septeo's position in German-speaking regions and countries, leveraging stp.one's established presence in these areas. With a workforce of 400 employees, stp.one offers a comprehensive range of integrated legal solutions, from workflow automation to AI-powered document management. The transaction, which is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2026, is financed 50% through Septeo's equity and the remaining amount through a senior debt facility

Odigo has finalized the strategic acquisition of Akio, a move supported by its majority investor Seven2 (formerly Apax Partners). This transaction is designed to consolidate the European CCaaS market and create a major sovereign digital alternative to US-based competitors. By integrating Akio, Odigo expands its market reach from large global accounts to the SME and mid-market segments (starting from 10 users). The strategic rationale centers on technological synergy, particularly in AI; Akio brings specialized analytical AI and reputation management tools, which will complement Odigo's proprietary "Agentic AI" platform

Adikteev completed a EUR60 million LBO transaction (EUR30m of equity and EUR30m of debt) to reorganize its shareholding structure. The deal allowed the company's founders to regain majority control of the capital. This new LBO provided a full exit for early-stage venture capital investors Ventech (invested in 2012) and Ring Capital (invested in 2017), as well as several business angels. The operation was supported by Agila Capital and a syndicated senior debt coordinated by Arkea.

Var Group, a subsidiary of Sesa, has completed the acquisition of a 20% stake in Albasoft, establishing put and call option mechanisms designed to facilitate the gradual acquisition of the entire share capital. This business combination is a strategic initiative under the Sesa 2026–27 industrial plan, designed to enhance the group's presence in the Digital Platforms and Vertical Applications segment. By integrating the target's specialized software for corporate treasury and financial flow optimization, the acquirer aims to create an integrated application scenario that bridges the gap between ERP systems and banking platforms

PSG Equity has divested its majority stake in Sellsy, a French SaaS company, to Italian firm TeamSystem after a three-year holding period. This transaction marks the exit of PSG Equity and the entry of a new shareholder, TeamSystem, which aims to expand its offerings internationally, particularly in Europe. The deal will enable Sellsy to leverage TeamSystem's resources and expertise to accelerate its growth and strengthen its position in the enterprise management solutions market. TeamSystem's strategy is to continue developing Sellsy as a standalone company, maintaining the Sellsy brand and retaining the current management team, led by Victor Douek

Griffin Gaming Partners acquired 100% of the assets and publishing rights of Playdigious from Fragbite Group. The transaction represents a significant "pavillon" shift from Swedish to American ownership and serves as Griffin's inaugural buyout deal. The strategic rationale centers on integrating Europe’s premier mobile porting service into Griffin's vast ecosystem to unlock global expansion opportunities for indie developers. Post-acquisition, the founding team—including Xavier Liard and Romain Tisserand—will remain to lead the business, while Griffin Operating Partner Tim Bender (CEO of Hooded Horse) has been appointed President to oversee strategic partnerships and scale the company’s porting capabilities

In light of the reform of the professional training market in France, the management of Ymag (a software publisher specializing in professional training) wanted to structure a primary MBO to take over the company upon the retirement of its founder.

The acquisition of Predictice by Doctrine represents a landmark consolidation within the French LegalTech market, effectively merging the two primary domestic competitors to create a dominant national champion. This deal marks Doctrine's fourth strategic acquisition in two years, following the successful integrations of Legaltile, Jobexit, and Dejure, and signals a significant acceleration of its European growth roadmap. The strategic rationale for the deal centers on the creation of a large-scale, sovereign alternative to traditional legal publishers, leveraging combined R&D capabilities to maintain technological leadership in the burgeoning AI legal sector