Ardian backs Optimind

Unquote understands that Ardian bought its stake from the company's founder and CEO, Christophe Eberlé, who retained the majority holding.

The GP deployed capital from its Ardian Growth II fund, which held a final close on its €250m hard-cap in April 2018. 

Optimind plans to use the fresh capital to accelerate its expansion through investments and external growth.

Company
Established in 2000 and headquartered in Paris, Optimind is a consulting firm that provides support to insurance firms, banks and corporate clients through its expertise in administrative risk management solutions. The company focuses on five main areas: actuarial and financial services; corporate risk; risk management; business transformation; and business process outsourcing. The company employs 200 people and generates revenues of €30m.

People
Ardian Growth – Alexis Saada (managing director); Geoffroy de La Grandière (director).
Optimind – Christophe Eberlé (CEO). 

Advisers
Equity – Eight Advisory (financial due diligence); Arsene Taxand (tax); Baker & McKenzie (legal); Corporate Finance International (corporate finance).

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