References

Since its inception in 2005, Callisto has conducted more than a hundred mandates on behalf of Management teams in transactions of various size, on both primary and secondary Buy-Outs.

Callisto has been exposed to a number of various transaction situations and buyers (french and international investment funds, long term funds, infrastructure funds, industrial buyers etc.).

Callisto is mainly active in France, but also in other European countries.

Hereafter are some references:

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  • Serimas

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    Serimax is a French company specialized in high-performance welding solutions for complex energy sector projects

    Callisto advised the management team of Serimax:

    2024: acquisition by Aldebaran from Vallourec (Valuation: < 100M€)

  • Nexpublica

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    Nexpublica is a French company specializing in digital solutions and consulting services for the public sector

    Callisto advised the management team of Nexpublica (ex- Inetum Software):

    2025: acquisition by Bain Capital from Inetum (Valuation: 450M€)

  • Lynxeo

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    Lynxeo is a French company specializing in software solutions for traceability and management of industrial operations

    Callisto advised the management team of Lynxeo:

    2025: acquisition by Latour from Nexans (Valuation: 525M€)

  • Ekoscan

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    Ekoscan is a French company specializing in ultrasonic inspection solutions for non-destructive testing of materials

    Callisto advised the management team of Ekoscan:

    2025: acquisition by Eurazeo from Abenex and the Management (Valuation: 250M€)

  • Ceva

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    Ceva Santé Animale is a French veterinary laboratory focused on the research, development, and manufacturing of animal health products

    Callisto advised the management team of Ceva:

    2025: Capital opening to Archimed and Institut Mérieux (Valuation: > 9 000M€)

  • Sulo

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    Sulo is a French company specializing in waste management and collection solutions, combining innovation and sustainability

    Callisto advised the management team of Sulo:

    2025: acquisition by Latour Capital Fonds IV from Latour Capital Fonds II (Valuation: 620M€)

  • Albingia

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    Albingia is a French insurance company specialized in business risks and tailored solutions

    Callisto advised the management team of Albingia:

    2024: acquisition by Krefeld; Fairfax and the Management from Eurazeo (Valuation: 780M€)

  • Systra

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    Systra is a French engineering company recognized for its expertise in rail and urban transport projects

    Callisto advised the management team of Systra:

    2024: acquisition by Latour from RATP and SNCF (Valuation: 900M€)

  • Finaxy

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    Multi-specialist insurance broker offering tailored solutions for businesses and individuals

    Callisto advised the management team of Finaxy:

    2024: acquisition by Cinven from Ardian (Valuation: 450M€)

  • Septeo

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    Leading multi-specialist group in software solutions and IT services dedicated to legal, real estate, and business professionals

    Callisto advised the management team of Septeo:

    2024: Minority investment of GIC and Tethys and partial sale of Hg (Valuation: €3.2bn)

  • Magimix

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    French company pioneering in the design and manufacturing of high-end multifunctional food processors

    Callisto advised the management team of Magimix:

    2024: Capital opening to Ardian (Valuation: €1.5bn)

  • Sessùn

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    Marseille-based ready-to-wear brand

    Callisto advised the management team of Sessùn:

    2024: acquisition by Quadrivio from Experienced Capital Partners and the founder (Valuation: between €80m and €100m)

  • Asacha Media Group

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    Creator and producer of audiovisual content

    Callisto advised the management team of Asacha Media Group:

    2024: Acquisition by Fremantle from Oaktree Capital and the founders (Valuation: between €200m and €250m)

  • Courir

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    Courir is a leading French retailer of sneakers

    Callisto advised the management team of Courir:

    2024: acquisition by JD Sports from Equistone (Valuation: 520M€)

  • Forward Global

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    Company specialized in managing digital, economic, institutional, and media risks

    Callisto advised the management team of Forward Global:

    2024: acquisition by Bridgepoint alongside Rives Croissance & Raise as minority reinvestors (Valuation: €210m)

  • PAM Building

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    Production of cast iron pipes for the drainage of rainwater and wastewater

    Callisto advised the management team of PAM Building:

    2024: acquisition by Aldebaran and BPI France from Saint-Gobain (Valuation: between €60m and €90m)

  • Crystal

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    Crystal is a leader in international wealth management consulting

    Callisto advised the management team of Crystal:

    2024: entry of Goldman Sachs alongside Management and Seven2 (Valuation: €900m)

  • Esker

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    Cloud platform specialized in process automation and the digitization of management documents

    Callisto advised the management team of Esker:

    2024: acquisition by CVC leading to a public takeover bid (Valuation: ca. €1,600m)

  • Exosens

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    Exosens is the global leader in the design and manufacturing of electronic components for defense use

    Callisto advised the management team of Exosens:

    2024: IPO of Exosens (Market capitalization: ca. €1,000m)

  • Diam

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    Diam is a leader in the design, development, production, and installation of merchandising solutions

    Callisto advised the management team of Diam:

    2024: acquisition by Ardian Expansion from EMZ (Valuation: ca. €500m)

  • Harvest

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    Harvest is a software publisher for wealth management professionals

    Callisto advised the management team of Harvest:

    2024: acquisition by TA and Montagu from FAPI (Valuation: ca. €500m)

  • i-Tracing

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    i-Tracing is a cybersecurity service provider

    Callisto advised the management team of EDG:

    2024: acquisition of a stake by Oakley alonside Management and Eurazeo (Valuation: ca. €500m)

  • EFESO

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    EFESO is a global consulting group specialized in operations strategy and performance improvement

    Callisto advised the management team of Efeso:

    2024: Entry of Towerbrook Capital Partners alongside Management and Eurazeo (Valuation: ca. €450 m)

  • European Digital Group

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    European Digital Group (EDG) is a leading multi-dimensional & multi-specialist digital acceleration group

    Callisto advised the founders and the management team of EDG:

    2024: Acquisition of a stake by Latour alonside the Founders and Montefiore (already present) (Valuation: ca. €650m)

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