Plasseraud IP Accelerates Its Growth with the Support of Andera Acto

With more than 120 years of history, Plasseraud IP is entering a new phase of its development to strengthen its position as a leading intellectual property firm in Europe and internationally. Remaining true to its independence and unwavering commitment to excellence, the Group continues to pursue its ambition of delivering ever more effective, differentiated and premium services to its clients, while reinforcing its commitment to being a great place to work for all its people.

Against a backdrop of profound transformation in the profession, driven by the rapid rise of artificial intelligence and evolving expectations regarding workplace organization, Plasseraud IP is now supported by Andera Acto, a leading provider of financing solutions for SMEs and mid-sized companies in France. This sponsorless mezzanine financing transaction provides the Group with the financial resources required to accelerate its growth. Plasseraud IP remains fully owned and managed exclusively by intellectual property professionals.

This new chapter forms part of a strategic roadmap built around six key priorities: service excellence, sustainable performance, international expansion, knowledge transfer, an organization designed to support growth, and the collective engagement of its teams.

Several initiatives have already been implemented to bring this ambition to life, including the opening of an office in Amsterdam in January 2025 and significant investments in artificial intelligence technologies to further enhance the quality and efficiency of the services provided to clients.

Sharing a common vision of corporate responsibility, Andera Acto will also support Plasseraud IP in advancing its environmental, social and governance (ESG) commitments.

Eric Burbaud, co-CEO of Plasseraud IP, comments: “Our profession is undergoing profound change, driven both by the rise of artificial intelligence and by evolving expectations around organizational models and corporate culture. With Andera Acto, we have chosen a partner capable of supporting us in this new phase of growth, enabling us to provide our clients with ever more effective, differentiated and premium services while preserving our independence.”

Bruno Bonnin, Partner at Andera Acto, adds: “We are delighted to support Eric, Bertrand and all the partners in the continued development of Plasseraud IP. The Group embodies exactly the type of company we seek to back: an undisputed sector leader, a committed management team, and a robust growth trajectory underpinned by strong fundamentals. Intellectual property lies at the heart of the competitiveness of innovative businesses, and Plasseraud IP is one of the most highly respected firms in Europe. The Group's ambition, driven by its management team, is perfectly aligned with Andera Acto's investment philosophy.”

PR CONTACTS PLASSERAUD IP & ANDERA PARTNERS

Plasseraud IP
Mathilde Estadieu / Director of Communications and Business Development
Mélanie Dwarswaard / Communications Manager
+33 (0)1 40 16 70 00 / communication@plass.com

Andera Partners
Nicolas DELSERT / Director of Communications
n.delsert@anderapartners.com / +33 6 22 67 71 17
Marie-Charlotte POTET / Bien Commun Advisory
mc.potet@bcadvisory.fr / + 33 6 70 91 25 23

ABOUT PLASSERAUD IP
A leading player in intellectual property, Plasseraud IP has been supporting a diverse clientele across all industrial and service sectors, from start-ups to large international groups, since 1906, in the protection, valorisation, and enforcement of their intangible assets. With 15 offices across Europe and in Shanghai, the Group today brings together 400 professionals, including qualified representatives, patent and trademark attorneys, lawyers, and patent engineers, all committed to serving people and the ideas that are transforming the world on a daily basis.

ABOUT ANDERA PARTNERS
For over 20 years, Andera Partners has established itself as one of Europe’s leading private equity players. With nearly €5.1 billion in assets under management, Andera Partners deploys its activities across six investment strategies: venture capital dedicated to the healthcare sector (Andera Life Sciences), growth capital (Andera MidCap, Andera Expansion, Andera Co-Invest), sponsorless mezzanine financing (Andera Acto) and infrastructure supporting the energy transition (Andera Infra). Headquartered in Paris and present in Antwerp, Milan, Madrid, and Munich, Andera Partners employs 130 professionals, including more than 80 investment professionals.