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Apside is a digital and engineering services firm based in Boulogne-Billancourt, France, that provides IT consulting, systems integration, and managed technology services to enterprise clients. The company operates across 22 branch offices throughout Europe and North America, generating approximately €250 million in annual revenue with a global workforce of 3,000 employees. Operating across sectors such as aerospace, defense, banking, and telecommunications, the firm delivers end-to-end consulting services specializing in data, artificial intelligence, cloud infrastructure, and cybersecurity. Backed by private equity investors Siparex and Crédit Agricole Group, the firm serves major corporate clients including Airbus and Thales, while also expanding its capabilities through the recent acquisitions of Keley Consulting and Elanz. In March 2025, the company signed an exclusivity agreement to be acquired by global IT firm CGI. Apside was founded in 1976 by Michel Gauthier.
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Apside specializes in providing services related to data, artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and cybersecurity, supporting businesses in these critical digital areas.
Apside primarily collaborates with large French and European groups, assisting them with their IT and scientific projects, including consulting and engineering services.
Apside has been active in the digital and engineering services sector since its founding in 1976, accumulating decades of experience in IT consulting and systems integration.
Apside specializes in providing services related to data, artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and cybersecurity, supporting businesses in these critical digital areas.
Apside primarily collaborates with large French and European groups, assisting them with their IT and scientific projects, including consulting and engineering services.
Apside has been active in the digital and engineering services sector since its founding in 1976, accumulating decades of experience in IT consulting and systems integration.
Apside has 3 tracked investments across 3 companies. The latest tracked deal is $236.0M Seed in BandoSubito in February 2026.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2026 | BandoSubito | $236.0M Seed | — | Andrea Piol, CDP Venture Capital, Opent, Zest |
| Feb 6, 2026 | LianeCare | $1.2M Venture Round | — | Zest |
| Dec 11, 2023 | Cents | $1.2M Pre-Seed | SICI SGR | 40Jemz Ventures, CDP Venture Capital, Fin+tech, Xequity |
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