CARYA Expands in France with AdmiralSoft Acquisition
Deal News | Jun 19, 2025 | Pride Capital Partners BV
CARYA, an established European IT and software solutions provider for the automotive sector, has purchased AdmiralSoft, which develops the GDMS Dealer Management System, in a strategic move to boost its market share in France. This acquisition underscores CARYA's ambition to become the leading technology partner for dealerships across Europe. AdmiralSoft's GDMS software is widely used in the commercial vehicle sector, notably across several major networks like DAF, Nissan, Isuzu, Iveco, and Volvo. The acquisition reinforces CARYA's growth trajectory and enhances its ability to support over 10,000 daily users in five countries. CARYA's growth has been facilitated by organic expansions and strategic acquisitions in regions including the Netherlands, Switzerland, and now France. The addition of AdmiralSoft will enable CARYA to better assist transnational dealer groups with cohesive tools and services. Both companies see this collaboration as a pathway to driving digital innovation in the industry.
Sectors
- Information Technology
- Automotive
Geography
- France – AdmiralSoft's primary market is in France, and CARYA is expanding its presence there with this acquisition.
- Europe – CARYA aims to grow its footprint across Europe, as part of its strategic vision, and operates in multiple European countries.
Industry
- Information Technology – CARYA and AdmiralSoft operate in the IT industry by providing integrated software solutions and dealer management systems to the automotive sector.
- Automotive – The primary clientele for both CARYA and AdmiralSoft includes automotive and commercial vehicle dealerships.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARYA | Acquirer | Company | A leading European provider of integrated IT and software solutions for automotive dealerships, headquartered in Belgium. |
| AdmiralSoft | Target Company | Company | Developer of GDMS Dealer Management System, focusing on the commercial vehicle sector in France. |
| Pride Capital Partners BV | Financial Backer | Company | Private equity firm supporting CARYA's expansion and strategic acquisitions. |
| Eric Denn | CEO of AdmiralSoft | Person | Leading AdmiralSoft and involved in the transition with CARYA. |
| Michel Plantevin | Country Manager CARYA France | Person | Overseeing CARYA's operations and growth strategy in France. |