Paradigm
FranceWho owns Paradigm?
Paradigm is a French TMT company, now owned by Emerson Electric, which acquired it in 2017 from Apax Partners.
Francisco Partners is still listed as an investor in Paradigm, status not confirmed after the 2017 sale.
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Key facts
- ·Held by Francisco Partners since 2012 (14Y hold).
- ·Average hold across 2 realized cycles: 5 years.
Ownership history
3 ownership periods · co-invest detected
Keensight Capital sold Paradigm to Apax Partners and JMI Equity in 2012 after 5 years.
Apax Partners sold Paradigm to Emerson Electric in 2017 after 5 years.
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Who owns Paradigm?
Paradigm is now owned by Emerson Electric, which acquired it in 2017 from Apax Partners. Francisco Partners is still listed as an investor in Paradigm, status not confirmed after the 2017 sale.
When did Emerson Electric acquire Paradigm?
Emerson Electric acquired Paradigm in 2017, buying from Apax Partners.
Who did Paradigm sell to?
Apax Partners sold Paradigm to Emerson Electric in 2017 (Trade Sale). Keensight Capital sold Paradigm to Apax Partners and JMI Equity in 2012 (Secondary).
Who has owned Paradigm over time?
Paradigm has been through 3 private-equity ownership periods: Keensight Capital · via Keensight Nova V · 2007–2012 · sold to Apax Partners and JMI Equity · (Secondary); Apax Partners · via Apax VIII · 2012–2017 · sold to Emerson Electric · (Trade Sale); Francisco Partners · via Francisco Partners V, L.P. · 2012–2017.