Seven2 Acquires Majority Stake in Olifan Group

Seven2 Acquires Majority Stake in ILLUIN Technology

December 18, 2025

AI & Machine Learning

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.

PSG Equity Acquires Majority Stake in Diapason; Apax's ADF II Reinvests

January 23, 2024

Software

PSG Equity has become the new reference shareholder of Diapason, a Paris-based treasury and risk management software provider, replacing Seven2 (ex-Apax Partners). Apax's new Apax Development Fund II (ADF II) also reinvests alongside PSG and Diapason's management team; the transaction aims to accelerate Diapason's growth and international expansion across Europe.

Bain Capital Acquires 24.98% Stake in IIFL Wealth Management

March 30, 2022

Financial Services

Bain Capital agreed to acquire a 24.98% equity stake in IIFL Wealth Management Ltd from General Atlantic Singapore Fund Pte. Ltd. and FIH Mauritius Investments Ltd (a subsidiary of Fairfax India Holdings Corporation). The minority investment will support IIFL Wealth's continued growth across wealth and alternative asset management in India and is subject to customary regulatory approvals.

Apax Acquires Majority Stake in Odin Groep from Fortino Capital

February 9, 2022

IT Services

Apax has acquired a majority stake in Odin Groep from Fortino Capital to create a leading cloud Managed Service Provider in the Netherlands. Apax will partner with Odin's founder and management to accelerate growth through organic initiatives and a buy-and-build strategy, expanding geographically and deepening vertical capabilities across education, healthcare and housing associations.

Seven2 Acquires Infraneo; Infraneo Acquires Antémys

July 11, 2023

Engineering Services

Seven2 (formerly Apax Partners) has acquired a majority stake in Infraneo from Sparring Capital to support the group's European expansion and digital transformation. Simultaneously, Infraneo acquired Antémys, a Rhône‑Alpes geotechnical specialist (≈40 employees), strengthening Infraneo's territorial coverage; the group now has over 500 employees and a pro forma 2022 revenue of €56 million.

Ardian Acquires Stake in Groupe Orion

June 11, 2024

Wealth Management

Ardian has acquired a stake in France-based wealth manager Groupe Orion alongside founders Manuel Parent and Emmanuel Angelier, with Siparex ETI selling its entire holding. The investment will support Groupe Orion’s growth and consolidation strategy, accelerate product and digital development (including its Canopia solution), and back further organic and external growth initiatives.