LBO of Plasseraud IP with Andera Acto
Plasseraud IP accelerates its European expansion with the support of Andera Acto
Plasseraud IP, the French market leader and a leading international intellectual property firm, is entering a new phase of development with the support of Andera Acto, a specialist in sponsorless investments.
Advised by Largillière Finance, this mezzanine financing, combined with a senior financing facility, provides the Group with the financial resources required to accelerate its growth while enabling it to preserve its independence and remain exclusively managed by intellectual property professionals.
Andera Acto is supporting this new strategic phase for Plasseraud IP, which is built around six key priorities: service excellence, sustainable performance, international expansion, knowledge transfer, an organization designed to support growth, and the collective commitment of its teams. The financial partners are also providing the Group with additional financing capacity to support and further pursue its buy-and-build strategy.
Sustainability-related objectives will be supported by Andera Acto, the financing strategy of Andera Partners, one of Europe’s leading private equity firms with nearly €5.1 billion in assets under management. Andera Partners will support Plasseraud IP in the implementation of its environmental, social and governance (ESG) commitments.
2026
Largillière Finance Experts
- Paul Bougnoux
- Laurence d’Halleine
- Gabriel Hainault
- Laurent Génin
- Guillaume Segonne
Counterpart
Our profession is undergoing profound transformation, whether through the rise of artificial intelligence or evolving expectations regarding organizational structures and corporate culture. With the support of Andera Acto—a partner we identified with the assistance of Largillière Finance—we are equipping ourselves with the resources needed to accelerate our development, enabling us to provide our clients with an ever more efficient, differentiated and premium service, while preserving our independence.
Eric Burbaud
Co-CEO of Plasseraud IP
We are delighted to support Eric, Bertrand and all the partners in the continued development of Plasseraud IP. The Group embodies exactly what we look for: undisputed sector leadership, a committed management team and a strong growth trajectory supported by solid fundamentals. Intellectual property lies at the heart of the competitiveness of innovative companies, and Plasseraud IP is one of the most respected players in Europe. The Group’s ambition, driven by its management team, is perfectly aligned with Andera Acto’s investment philosophy.
Bruno Bonnin
Partner at Andera Acto
We are pleased to have supported the management team and partners of Plasseraud IP in this transaction, which meets their requirements both in terms of current and future financing arrangements, as well as governance considerations. The Group now has all the resources and flexibility it needs to pursue its expansion in France and internationally.
Gabriel Hainault
Director at Largillière Finance
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