US Tech Investment Firm Francisco Partners Acquires France's Efficient IP

en.Wedoany.com Reported - US tech investment firm Francisco Partners has announced the acquisition of Efficient IP, a global provider of DNS, DHCP, and IP address management (DDI) and DNS security solutions. The transaction was completed in partnership with the company's founders, minority investors TempoCap and Jolt Capital, and the management team.

As part of the transaction, Norman Girard will continue to serve as CEO of Efficient IP, and company founders Jean-Yves Bisiaux, Sylvain Galliano, and Ronan David have reinvested in the business. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Paris, Efficient IP helps organizations streamline, secure, and automate critical network infrastructure services through its integrated DDI and DNS security platform. The company serves over 1,500 clients globally across industries including financial services, telecommunications, energy, retail, education, and the public sector, with approximately 220 employees and operations spanning Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.

Quentin Lathuille, Partner at Francisco Partners, stated that Efficient IP has become a key platform for organizations to automate and secure their network infrastructure. Its technical expertise, customer trust, and sustained growth, combined with Francisco Partners' experience in scaling infrastructure and security software companies, will drive Efficient IP into a new phase of growth.

Francisco Partners plans to work closely with the Efficient IP management team to strengthen the company's market position and meet the growing demand for secure, automated network solutions. The firm will leverage its experience in software development platforms to help the supplier expand operations, extend global reach, and continuously develop its product portfolio.

Norman Girard, CEO of Efficient IP, said that Francisco Partners' deep experience in the software sector and track record in growing global tech companies make it an outstanding partner for Efficient IP. Demand for secure, automated network infrastructure continues to grow, and this collaboration will accelerate innovation, expand global coverage, and continue investing in the solutions customers use to protect and manage their networks.