Activa has acquired a significant stake in GO! Formations, aiming to expand its footprint in the French professional training sector.

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Activa has announced its investment in GO! Formations, the leading provider of professional risk prevention training in the Grand Est region of France. In this strategic operation, Activa has become the reference shareholder, joining the four Managing Partners and the Institut Lorrain de Participation, a co-investor in the initiative. This marks Activa Fund IV's seventh investment transaction.

Founded in 2004 by Thierry Mangin, GO! Formations has grown organically to establish itself as a prominent player in the French professional training sector. With a strong position in the CACES (Carnet Autonome de Circulation des Engins de Chantier) training market, the company offers unparalleled geographical reach, state-of-the-art industrial facilities, and impressive production capacity in the Grand Est region. GO! Formations provides regulatory and sector-specific training courses targeting the industrial, construction, and transport-logistics sectors, successfully training over 38,000 individuals annually across 12 centers. The company's ongoing commitment to maintaining quality and compliance has led it to achieve a turnover of €15 million and sustained profitable growth since its inception.

Industry Overview

The training and education industry in France is undergoing significant transformation, driven by technological advancements and evolving regulatory demands. With the increasing need for