Strategic investment will support EfficientIP's continued growth and 
leadership in network infrastructure and DNS security 
 
 
PARIS & SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 16, 2026-- 
 
   Francisco Partners, a leading global investment firm that specializes in 
partnering with technology and technology-enabled businesses, today 
announced its acquisition of EfficientIP, a global leader in DNS, DHCP 
and IP Address Management $(DDI)$ and DNS security solutions, from its 
founders and minority investors TempoCap and Jolt Capital, in 
partnership with management. As part of the acquisition, Norman Girard 
will continue to lead EfficientIP as Chief Executive Officer, and the 
company's founders, Jean-Yves Bisiaux, Sylvain Galliano and Ronan David, 
have reinvested in the business. Financial terms of the transaction were 
not disclosed. 
 
 
   Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Paris, EfficientIP helps 
organizations simplify, secure and automate critical network 
infrastructure services through its integrated DDI and DNS security 
platform. As companies continue to modernize increasingly complex hybrid, 
multi-cloud and AI-enabled environments, EfficientIP enables customers 
to improve operational efficiency, strengthen security, increase 
infrastructure visibility and ensure operational resilience. 
 
 
   Serving more than 1,500 customers worldwide across a broad range of 
industries including financial services, telecommunications, energy, 
retail, education and the public sector, EfficientIP has established 
itself as a leading provider of network automation and security 
solutions, delivering the scale, reliability and innovation required to 
support today's digital-first operations. EfficientIP employs 
approximately 220 people across Europe, North America, the Middle East 
and Asia-Pacific. 
 
 
   "EfficientIP has established itself as a mission-critical platform for 
organizations seeking to automate and secure their network 
infrastructure," said Quentin Lathuille, Partner at Francisco Partners. 
"We are confident that the company's specialized technology, strong 
customer validation and consistent growth -- combined with Francisco 
Partners' track record of scaling infrastructure and security software 
companies -- will make this partnership a powerful driver of 
EfficientIP's continued momentum." 
 
 
   Francisco Partners will work closely with EfficientIP's management team 
to build on the company's strong market position and capitalize on the 
rapidly growing demand for secure, automated network solutions. 
 
 
   Drawing on its extensive experience supporting software platforms 
through periods of growth and transformation, Francisco Partners will 
help EfficientIP further scale its operations, expand its global 
presence and enhance its product offerings, while continuing to deliver 
best-in-class solutions to customers worldwide. 
 
 
   "Francisco Partners' deep software expertise and extensive experience 
scaling global technology businesses make them an exceptional partner 
for EfficientIP," said Norman Girard, CEO of EfficientIP. "As demand for 
secure, automated network infrastructure continues to grow, this 
partnership will enable us to accelerate innovation, expand our global 
reach, and continue investing in the solutions our customers rely on to 
secure and manage their networks. We are excited to embark on this next 
chapter and leverage Francisco Partners' resources and strategic support 
to capitalize on the significant opportunities ahead." 
 
 
   Advisors 
 
 
   Arma Partners and IA Global Capital served as financial advisors and 
Jones Day served as legal counsel to EfficientIP, TempoCap and Jolt 
Capital. GP Bullhound served as financial advisor and Paul Hastings 
served as legal counsel to Francisco Partners. 
 
 
   About EfficientIP 
 
 
   EfficientIP is a global specialist in DNS, DHCP and IP Address 
Management (DDI) and DNS security solutions. Its integrated platform 
helps organizations automate network services, strengthen cybersecurity, 
improve operational efficiency and ensure the availability of critical 
applications and digital services. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in 
Paris, EfficientIP serves more than 1,500 customers worldwide across 
industries including financial services, telecommunications, energy, 
retail, education and the public sector, with operations spanning Europe, 
North America, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific. For further information, 
please visit efficientip.com. 
 
 
   About Francisco Partners 
 
 
   Francisco Partners is a leading global investment firm that specializes 
in partnering with technology and technology-enabled businesses. Since 
its launch over 25 years ago, Francisco Partners has invested in over 
500 technology companies, making it one of the most active and 
longstanding investors in the technology industry. With over $50 billion 
in capital raised to date, the firm invests in opportunities where its 
deep sectoral knowledge and operational expertise can help companies 
realize their full potential. For more information on Francisco Partners, 
please visit www.franciscopartners.com. 
 
 
 

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June 16, 2026 09:10 ET (13:10 GMT)