Operating Company Software

Cegid

Lyon, France

European provider and global cloud platform for business management software in finance/accounting, HR (payroll and talent), and accounting professionals, using AI to streamline management workflows and support digital transformation and compliance.

Focus Areas
cloud management solutions for finance (cash management, taxation, ERP), accounting/ERP software, HR/payroll and talent management software
Website
cegid.com

Tracked deals

3

3 tracked deals across 2022-2026.

Recent pace

2

2 tracked deals announced in the last 12 months.

Deal mix

Buyout

3 buyout

Cegid Acquisition Volume by Year

Last 3 years

Acquisition volume by year Annual acquisition counts for the last 3 years for Cegid. 1 2022 1 2025 ~1 est. 1 2026
Actual Full-year estimate

Supporting Data

Recent Transactions

  • Cegid to Merge with Silae to Build an AI-Driven European Business Software Leader
    September 9, 2026
    Buyer
    Cegid, Silae, Silver Lake
    Target
    Cegid, Silae
    Industry
    Software
    Location
    France
    Type
    Buyout

    Cegid and Silae announced their intention to merge, creating a European leader in AI-driven, integrated business technology across accounting, tax, payroll, HR, e-invoicing, and digital financial services and payments. The combined platform is expected to close in the first half of 2027, subject to regulatory approval and consultation with employee representatives.

  • Cegid Acquires Shine to Create a Unified AI-Driven Financial Platform for SMBs and Accountants
    December 1, 2025
    Buyer
    Cegid
    Target
    Shine
    Seller
    Investcorp Technology Partners (mentioned via Gilbert Kamieniecky)
    Industry
    Cloud & SaaS
    Location
    France
    Type
    Buyout

    Cegid has completed its acquisition of Shine, a European fintech unicorn providing electronic invoicing, accounting, business accounts, payroll, and related payment solutions for small and medium-sized businesses. The combined company will create a fully integrated, cloud-native, AI-driven financial hub for SMBs and accounting professionals across multiple European markets.

  • Cegid to Combine With Grupo Primavera in All-Share Deal
    July 26, 2022
    Buyer
    Cegid, Silver Lake, Oakley Capital, KKR, AltaOne
    Target
    Grupo Primavera
    Industry
    Cloud & SaaS
    Location
    Spain
    Type
    Buyout

    Cegid has entered into a definitive all-share agreement to combine with Grupo Primavera, a leading cloud business management software platform in the Iberia region, valuing the combined company at approximately €6.8 billion. Silver Lake will remain the majority shareholder, while Oakley Capital will roll equity and join KKR and AltaOne as minority shareholders.

Related Acquisition Pages

Cloud & SaaS Buyers & Acquisitions 2 tracked deals by Cegid. Software Buyers & Acquisitions 1 tracked deal by Cegid.

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