Firm at a glance
Activa Capital is a platform private equity firm managing approximately €450 million, per its own website [S1].
What they buy
Activa Capital’s recent transaction activity indicates a focus on professional training and certification services, with multiple acquisitions in that sector over the past two years [S2]. The firm has also completed transactions in wealth management, advisory services, and safety-related industries during the same period [S2]. The observed pattern suggests a buy-and-build strategy, with at least nine add-on acquisitions completed in the trailing twelve months as of early 2025 [S2].
Portfolio
Based on publicly reported transactions from 2025 through mid-2026, Activa Capital’s recent activity includes the following companies [S2]:
**Training and certification services:**
* Artois Formation (add-on, June 2026)
* Quali-Forme (add-on, March 2026)
* Global Certification (add-on, January 2026)
* Formation Bouquinet (add-on, September 2025)
* Institut Europeen de Formation Professionnelle (add-on, July 2025)
* Institut Nemo (add-on, June 2025)
**Safety and compliance:**
* EQS France & Socialys (add-on, March 2026)
* Desegur Group (acquisition, July 2025)
**Advisory and wealth management:**
* Projexion (add-on, January 2026)
* Altera (add-on, August 2025)
* SK Consulting (add-on, June 2025)
* Couleur Capital and H.A Conseils (add-on, May 2025)
* Athos Patrimoine (add-on, April 2025)
Recent activity (last 24 months)
* Artois Formation (add-on, June 3, 2026) [S2]
* Quali-Forme (add-on, March 25, 2026) [S2]
* EQS France & Socialys (add-on, March 6, 2026) [S2]
* Projexion (add-on, January 26, 2026) [S2]
* Global Certification (add-on, January 7, 2026) [S2]
* Formation Bouquinet (add-on, September 1, 2025) [S2]
* Altera (add-on, August 1, 2025) [S2]
* Desegur Group (acquisition, July 15, 2025) [S2]
* Institut Europeen de Formation Professionnelle (add-on, July 9, 2025) [S2]
* Institut Nemo (add-on, June 24, 2025) [S2]
* SK Consulting (add-on, June 5, 2025) [S2]
* Couleur Capital and H.A Conseils (add-on, May 21, 2025) [S2]
* Athos Patrimoine (add-on, April 17, 2025) [S2]
How this firm fits a seller
Activa Capital appears to pursue an active consolidation strategy, particularly in professional training and certification markets, completing thirteen transactions in the past 24 months [S2]. The firm’s transaction velocity suggests it may offer add-on opportunities for sellers seeking to join existing platforms rather than standalone platform exits. For owner-operators in training services, safety consulting, or wealth management, the firm’s demonstrated appetite for bolt-on acquisitions could represent a potential buyer, though the specific investment criteria and deal size parameters are not publicly disclosed.
Sources
[S1] https://activa.fr (as of 2025-01-27)
[S2] https://activa.fr/news (as of 2025-01-27)
Frequently asked questions
Does Activa Capital buy training services businesses?
Yes, Activa Capital has completed multiple acquisitions in the professional training and certification sector, including at least six add-on transactions between April 2025 and June 2026 [S2]. Recent targets include Artois Formation, Quali-Forme, Global Certification, Formation Bouquinet, Institut Europeen de Formation Professionnelle, and Institut Nemo [S2].
What companies has Activa Capital acquired recently?
Recent acquisitions include Artois Formation in June 2026, Quali-Forme in March 2026, and EQS France & Socialys in March 2026 [S2]. The firm also acquired Projexion in January 2026 and completed a platform acquisition of Desegur Group in July 2025 [S2].
Where is Activa Capital based and how big is the firm?
Activa Capital reportedly manages approximately €450 million in assets under management, per its website as of January 2025 [S1]. The firm’s headquarters location was not disclosed in publicly available materials reviewed.
Is Activa Capital still actively acquiring?
Yes, Activa Capital completed its most recent publicly reported transaction in June 2026 with the add-on acquisition of Artois Formation [S2]. The firm has maintained a consistent acquisition pace with thirteen transactions completed between April 2025 and June 2026 [S2].
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