By joining forces with Laurent & Charras, IPSILON totals 250 employees, marking a decisive step forward in the group’s development. With a consolidated total revenue reaching almost €80 million, more than thrice the levels reached when Waterland Private Equity entered the group’s capital, IPSILON confirms its position as one of Europe's leading Intellectual Property firms. This acquisition considerably strengthens IPSILON 's strategic and geographical positions, particularly in the Grand-Est and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes regions, with the unique aim of bringing even greater value to its customers.

Founded in 1920 and with offices in Lyon, Saint-Etienne, Annecy, Mulhouse and Strasbourg, Laurent & Charras is a renowned Intellectual Property consulting firm. With a team of over 50 employees, including 25 Intellectual Property professionals, its history is closely linked to that of its customers, in particular leading SMEs based in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and Grand-Est regions of France, which it has faithfully supported for many years.

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About Ipsilon

IPSILON is an Industrial Property Consulting firm specializing in the filing, monitoring, maintenance and defense of all industrial property rights, including patents, trademarks, models and domain names.

Founded in 2001 by Valérie Feray, IPSILON has experienced rapid development in the French market through a dynamic external growth strategy based on rapprochement with prestigious firms.

About Laurent & Charras

Since 1920, Laurent & Charras has been assisting innovative project leaders and companies in all matters relating to industrial property: patents, trademarks, designs, contract engineering and litigation. Laurent & Charras' regional roots are at the heart of its identity, symbolising the proximity and flexibility of a company on a human scale, the foundation of our customers' recognition.

About Waterland Private Equity

Waterland Private Equity is an independent, pan-European investment fund from the Netherlands that supports entrepreneurs in their growth ambitions. Active since 1999, Waterland has consistently delivered industry-leading performance, investing in more than 800 companies since its inception. The group currently manages over €14 billion in investor commitments, after a double fundraising last month of €4 billion that closed in just four months. Since its creation in 1999, Waterland employs more than 170 professionals operating in 13 offices in 11 countries. As a signatory of the Principles for Responsible Investment, Waterland develops a sustainable and forward-looking investment strategy.

Waterland Private Equity Investments B.V. is registered as a fund manager in the register maintained by the Dutch regulator AFM (Autoriteit Financiële Markten).