DESEGUR GROUP announces the strategic acquisitions of EQS FRANCE & SOCIALYS

Desegur Group continues its external growth strategy with the acquisition of Euro-Quality System France and Socialys. These two transactions, which bring the number of acquisitions completed by Desegur to three since Activa’s investment in July last year, strengthen the group’s position in the national TICC (testing, inspection, certification, compliance) market.

Founded in 2012 and based in Aubagne, Socialys is a leading provider of training and human resources consulting services for the social and medico-social sectors. The company offers a diversified range of professional practice analysis (APP) and training programs dedicated to ESAT workers and ESSMS organizations. The integration of Socialys into Desegur Group strengthens and broadens the group’s offering for players in the medico-social sector.

At the same time, the group is strengthening its position in certification with the integration of EQS France. Founded in 1990, EQS France is a certification body accredited by Cofrac and specialized in ISO standards. The company enjoys an excellent reputation, particularly among its clients in the hospital sector.

These transactions are part of the group’s active sector consolidation strategy in the TICC markets (testing, inspection, certification and compliance). This strategy was initiated in 2024 with the acquisitions of Bureau de la PCR and DSG IT, and has continued since Activa’s investment in Desegur in July 2025 with the acquisition of Global Certification completed in January.

Kévin Aubert, former CEO of Socialys and seller, commented:
“This partnership with Desegur opens new opportunities for Socialys. The clients will continue to benefit from the proximity and expertise of the teams, while gaining access to an expanded offering within a fast-growing group.”

Christian Stiévenart, Bernard Bouchard and Henry Charlier, founders of EQS France and sellers, added:
“Joining Desegur is a natural step in EQS’s development. We share the same commitment to quality and the same vision of the certification profession. This transaction will enable the company to support its clients in their compliance challenges with strengthened resources.”

Céline Dott and Alexandre Filali, founders and executives of the Desegur Group, stated:
“The integration of Socialys and EQS France allows us to expand our client base and strengthen our presence in key markets, particularly in the hospital and medico-social sectors. These transactions are fully aligned with our development strategy and further reinforce Desegur’s position as a leading TICC player in France.”

Christophe Parier and Alexandre Masson, Managing Partners at Activa, added:
“Following the acquisition of Global Certification in January, the integration of Socialys and EQS France marks another step in Desegur’s development strategy. It confirms the group’s ability to execute an ambitious consolidation strategy and to establish itself as a leading platform in the TICC markets in France.”