Private equity firm CAPZA buys minority stake in DI Environment
CAPZA's acquisition highlights the potential growth in this sector as companies seek to develop buildings that use less energy and as governments try and clean up the environment.
Consultancy firm Precedence Research forecasts that the global environmental consulting services market will increase to about $92.85 billion by 2034 from $46.67 billion in 2025.
"We are pleased to welcome the CAPZA team on board as we embark on the next chapter of our growth journey. CAPZA's deep expertise and proven track record will be instrumental in accelerating our expansion and driving market consolidation. Together, we are confident in our ability to deliver sustainable growth and reinforce our position as the leading French player in de-pollution services," said DI Environnement CEO Hugo Rosati.
DI Environnement had 2024 revenues of 110 million euros ($128 million).
CAPZA's website says the company - which is part of AXA IM Alts (AXAF.PA), opens new tab - has around 9.1 billion euros ($10.6 billion) of assets.
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