Seven2 Acquires Majority Stake in ILLUIN Technology
December 18, 2025
Seven2, a Pan‑European mid‑market private equity firm, has acquired a majority stake in French AI software and consulting firm ILLUIN Technology, with CEO and co‑founder Robert Vesoul retaining a significant stake. The investment—made via Apax Development Fund II—will support ILLUIN’s product and R&D scaling, commercial expansion and European growth.
- Buyers
- Seven2, Apax (Apax Development Fund II)
- Targets
- ILLUIN Technology
- Industry
- AI & Machine Learning
- Location
- Île-de-France, France
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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