LOS ANGELES and LONDON, August 5, 2020 – Marlin Equity Partners (“Marlin”) is pleased to announce that it has completed a growth equity investment in Pentalog France SA (“Pentalog”), a leading global provider of software development and digital services. The company provides end-to-end product design, software engineering and digital consulting, enabling customers across the globe to bring digital solutions and products to life using the latest tools, technologies and development practices.
“With our strong track record of designing, developing and running cutting-edge software solutions, delivered through our global network of agile engineering resources, we are excellently positioned to capitalize on strong tailwinds in the digital services market,” said Frederic Lasnier, Founder and CEO of Pentalog. “Marlin brings deep domain expertise in software and tech-enabled services, an extensive network and deep operational resources. We look forward to partnering with Marlin and leveraging the strategic, operational and financial support that will enable us to accelerate further in this attractive market.”
“Pentalog’s rapid growth and outstanding reputation in the market are testaments to its ability to conceive, design and build best-in-class products and solutions for customers,” said Roland Pezzutto, a principal at Marlin. “Digital transformation is driving exponential demand for product design, software engineering and digital consulting globally, and modern service providers like Pentalog will play a critical role in satisfying this demand. We are excited to partner with an exceptional management team and support to Pentalog in driving even higher levels of customer service and accelerated international expansion.”
About Marlin Equity Partners
Marlin Equity Partners is a global investment firm with over $7.2 billion of capital under management. The firm is focused on providing corporate parents, shareholders and other stakeholders with tailored solutions that meet their business and liquidity needs. Marlin invests in businesses across multiple industries where its capital base, industry relationships and extensive network of operational resources significantly strengthen a company’s outlook and enhance value. Since its inception, Marlin, through its group of funds and related companies, has successfully completed over 160 acquisitions. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California with an additional office in London. For more information, please visit www.marlinequity.com.
About Pentalog
Pentalog is a leading global provider of software development and digital services, with a focus on customer-facing, business critical applications. Pentalog’s offering spans the full product lifecycle, including product strategy, UX/UI design, engineering and ongoing support and maintenance. Headquartered in Orleans, France with offices in Paris and New York and delivery hubs in Romania, Moldova, Vietnam and Mexico, Pentalog has more than 1,100 employees over three continents and serves a global client base of over 250 companies, mainly in the technology sector. For more information, please visit www.pentalog.com.
For additional information, please contact Peter Spasov at (310) 364-0100 or via email at pspasov@marlinequity.com.