Desegur Gains Activa as Reference Shareholder in Strategic Investment
Deal News | Jul 29, 2025 | Goodwin
Activa, an independent private equity firm, has invested in Desegur Group, a leader in Testing, Inspection, Certification, and Compliance (TICC) services specializing in the healthcare and nuclear sectors. Activa is now the reference shareholder, partnering with the founding executives of Desegur. This investment is expected to facilitate the accelerated external growth strategy of Desegur and enhance its organic development. Since its founding in 2005, Desegur has built a robust client base of over 8,000 across France, offering its expertise in radiation protection for nuclear, industrial, and medical applications. The legal advisors from Goodwin, including teams led by Simon Servan-Schreiber, performed corporate, financing, and tax advisory roles. This strategic investment is poised to solidify Desegur’s market presence and expand its service offerings.
Sectors
- Private Equity
- Testing, Inspection, Certification, and Compliance (TICC)
- Healthcare
- Nuclear
Geography
- France – Desegur Group operates across France, serving over 8,000 clients.
- Paris – The private equity firm Activa is based in Paris.
Industry
- Private Equity – Involves the investment by Activa, a private equity firm, into Desegur Group.
- Testing, Inspection, Certification, and Compliance (TICC) – Desegur Group specializes in TICC services for the healthcare and nuclear sectors.
- Healthcare – Desegur provides TICC services specifically for the healthcare sector.
- Nuclear – Desegur has expertise in radiation protection, serving the nuclear sector.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Activa | Buyer | Company | An independent private equity firm based in Paris. |
| Desegur Group | Target | Company | A company providing TICC services for the healthcare and nuclear sectors. |
| Goodwin | Legal Advisor | Company | Advised Activa on the legal aspects of the investment into Desegur Group. |
| Simon Servan-Schreiber | Corporate Legal Advisor | Person | Part of the Goodwin team advising on corporate matters for the transaction. |
| Carla Menu-Alberici | Corporate Legal Advisor | Person | Part of the Goodwin team advising on corporate matters for the transaction. |
| Valentine Nuaud | Corporate Legal Advisor | Person | Part of the Goodwin team advising on corporate matters for the transaction. |
| Adrien Paturaud | Financing Legal Advisor | Person | Part of the Goodwin team advising on financing matters for the transaction. |
| Benjamin Filiatre | Financing Legal Advisor | Person | Part of the Goodwin team advising on financing matters for the transaction. |
| Elisa Revel | Financing Legal Advisor | Person | Part of the Goodwin team advising on financing matters for the transaction. |
| Marie-Laure Bruneel | Tax Legal Advisor | Person | Part of the Goodwin team advising on tax matters for the transaction. |
| Paul Fournire | Tax Legal Advisor | Person | Part of the Goodwin team advising on tax matters for the transaction. |