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.