Arma Partners advises EfficientIP on its sale to Francisco Partners

Arma Partners is pleased to announce that it acted as financial adviser to EfficientIP, a leading
provider of DDI, DNS security and network automation software solutions, on its sale to
Francisco Partners, a global investment firm specialising in technology and technology-enabled
businesses.

Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Paris, EfficientIP helps organisations simplify, secure
and automate critical network infrastructure through its integrated DDI and DNS security
platform. The company’s solutions enable enterprises to improve operational efficiency,
strengthen security, increase infrastructure visibility and ensure the resilience and availability of
critical applications and digital services across hybrid, multi-cloud and AI-enabled
environments. EfficientIP serves more than 1,500 customers worldwide across sectors
including financial services, telecommunications, energy, retail, education and the public
sector.

Francisco Partners will support EfficientIP’s next phase of growth by helping the company
further strengthen its leadership position in DDI and DNS security, accelerate product
innovation, expand its international footprint and continue investing in customer success and
go-to-market capabilities. As organisations modernise increasingly complex hybrid, multi-cloud
and AI-enabled environments, Francisco Partners brings significant experience scaling global
infrastructure and cybersecurity software companies and will work closely with EfficientIP’s
management team to support the company’s strategic ambitions.

This landmark transaction is Arma Partners’ 11th in France since January 2024, underscoring
the firm’s strong track record in the French technology market and continued momentum in
cybersecurity. The transaction further cements Arma Partners’ expertise in advising categoryleading cybersecurity and infrastructure software businesses on cross-border transactions.