Paris, January 23rd, 2023. The strategy consulting firm Neovian Partners has supported Omnes Capital by carrying out the buy-side Strategic Due Diligence on Simpliciti, provider of embedded IT solutions for the waste management and mobility sectors

Founded in 1994, Simpliciti is a company specializing in embedded technologies, offering turnkey software and hardware tools for the waste management and mobility sectors.

With more than 25 years of expertise and a leading technological position, the group holds a leading role in France as provider of SaaS solutions for the entire waste collection value chain (door-to-door collection, voluntary drop-off points, etc.).

Neovian Partners conducted a strategic review of the company and its markets, by quantifying and forecasting the need of waste management players for embedded IT solutions notably incentive-based pricing solutions, analysing Simpliciti’s positioning within the competitive environment and identifying Simpliciti’s growth potential and the main development opportunities for both organic and external growth. Neovian Partners has also highlighted the importance of developing a high-performing multichannel marketing strategy and establishing sponsorships with professional fishing champions to boost sales and reinforce competitiveness.

Neovian Partners’ team was led by Patrick Richer, Founding Partner and Théo Petitjean, Head of Germany

“ Thanks to their methodology and acute understanding of the issues at stake, the Neovian Partners teams helped us gain a good understanding of the niche market of embedded IT solutions for waste management and of Simpliciti’s competitive positioning and growth potential. Their weekly reports reassured us and enabled us to forge strong strategic convictions as the project progressed”

François Bernon, Principal, Omnes Capital

“ Simpliciti’s positioning as the sole one-stop-shop provider of IT solutions for waste management and its technological lead notably on incentive-based pricing solutions via Citi’ID will enable the group to consolidate its rank of leader amongst specialized players. The group benefits from numerous growth levers be it in gaining market shares on the mobility segment, expanding internationally, or pursuing the successful external growth strategy that has seen the acquisitions of Styx and Ecobox in 2021 and Anvergur in 2022.”

Patrick Richer, Partner, Neovian Partners

About Neovian Partners

Neovian Partners

is a consulting firm specializing in the creation of tailored solutions in Strategy, Business Due Diligence, Strategic Screening and HR/Leadership, serving fast-growing investment funds, SMEs and MSCs. Based in Paris and Lyon with a team of about 30 consultants, Neovian Partners is also present internationally, with a network of partner firms with more than 500 employees in 21 countries. Neovian Partners is a generalist firm but with a particularly important project history in software, IT, Internet, Industry, Health and MedTechs, as well as in many niche sectors. More information on : www.neovianpartners.com

Paris, January 19th, 2023. The strategy consulting firm Neovian Partners has supported Sparring Capital by carrying out the buy-side Strategic Due Diligence on Afitex Group, a manufacturer and distributor of geosynthetics with commercial presence in North America, Europe, Africa, Middle East and Asia-Pacific

Founded in 1992, Afitex Group is specialised in the manufacturing and distribution of geosynthetics, products made from polymeric material for the purpose of separation, protection, filtration, reinforcement or drainage of soil and surfaces, which achieved a turnover of €36 million in 2022, of which over half of sales are outside France.

Neovian Partners conducted a strategic review of the group and its markets, particularly by analysing the depth and the dynamics of the geotextile, geomembrane, geogrid, geodrain and georeinforcement market segments on a French, European and international level; the development perspectives of new types of solutions (recycled, biodegradable, eco-friendly solutions); the competitive environment and the demand trends by market segment, including the underlying markets’ dynamics.

Neovian Partners’ team was led by Patrick Richer, Founding Partner and Leonid Dorogoï, Head of Lyon.

“ In a deep, highly competitive and international market, Afitex Group is a mid-size player benefiting from recognised innovation efforts, wide geographical coverage, local production facilities, high quality of its products and strong commercial relationship with its clients and partners. Over the next few years, Neovian Partners estimates high growth potential both through organic growth and acquisitions of specialised players of the geosynthetics market.”

Patrick Richer, Partner

About Neovian Partners

Neovian Partners

is a consulting firm specializing in the creation of tailored solutions in Strategy, Business Due Diligence, Strategic Screening and HR/Leadership, serving fast-growing investment funds, SMEs and MSCs. Based in Paris and Lyon with a team of about 30 consultants, Neovian Partners is also present internationally, with a network of partner firms with more than 500 employees in 21 countries. Neovian Partners is a generalist firm but with a particularly important project history in software, IT, Internet, Industry, Health and MedTechs, as well as in many niche sectors. More information on : www.neovianpartners.com