SEDI-ATI, the expert in fiber optics for extreme environments, enters in a new development phase with the support of Yotta Capital Partners, its new majority shareholder.
About Optica
11 July 2023
SEDI-ATI, the expert in fiber optics for extreme environments, enters in a new development phase with the support of Yotta Capital Partners, its new majority shareholder.
Paris, France, Tuesday, July 11, 2023 – SEDI-ATI, a specialist in fiber optic components for harsh and extreme environments, reorganizes its shareholding structure and welcomes its new majority shareholder, Yotta Capital Partners, the first French investment fund dedicated to the development and decarbonization of industrial SMEs.
Founded in 1951, and headed by Jean-François Vinchant since 2016, SEDI-ATI is recognized as an expert in the design and manufacture of passive components for fiber optic applications, specifically designed for custom applications in harsh and extreme environments. The products have key applications in various markets, such as industrial, medical, energy, aerospace, communication, and research.
Manufactured in France, SEDI-ATI’s products are used, for example, in nuclear reactors, medical diagnosis devices or in the Pharao atomic space clock. With Yotta as a new shareholder, the company intends to accelerate its development in the key markets of low-carbon energies, in particular nuclear and wind power, healthcare, and data communication, while continuing to invest in R&D to offer new innovations to its customers. Yotta Capital will also support SEDI-ATI's teams in addressing environmental issues to significantly reduce carbon intensity.
Finally, growth will also go through the implementation of a Buy & Build strategy that will enable the Group to integrate new skills and strengthen its international presence, export generating nearly 30% of its revenues.
About SEDI-ATI
Since 1972, SEDI-ATI is specialized in the design and custom manufacture of fiber optic-based passive components for complex and extreme environments.
SEDI-ATI designs solutions to withstand the most hostile conditions, such as cryogenics, very high temperatures, vacuum, pressure, corrosion, radiation, and opto-pyrotechnics.
SEDI-ATI meets the most demanding applications in the aerospace, nuclear, industrial, defense, medical, and research markets.
SEDI-ATI is ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certified. SEDI-ATI is also a recipient of the French “Plan de Relance” and a member of the Bpifrance Excellence network.
More information on: www.sedi-ati.com - Contact: +33 (0)1 69 36 64 32 – contact@sedi-ati.com
About Yotta Capital Partners
Yotta Capital Partners is a private equity and buyout fund dedicated to the Industry of the Future. With 25 years of experience, its hybrid team is made up of private equity and industrial professionals. Committed to the environment, Yotta Capital Partners invests in French small and medium-sized industrial companies and provides support in modernization, growth, and decarbonization, accelerating the transition into the 4th industrial revolution. Yotta Capital is a member of the IC 20 and has been awarded the French “Label Relance”.
More information on: www.yottacapital.fr - Contact: +33 (0)1 81 70 88 50 - ycp@yottacapital.
Deal stakeholders:
Investors : Yotta Capital Partners, Christophe Gegout, Daniel Javed, Tristan Eliard ; Dirigeant, Jean-François Vinchant ;
Seller: IDF Capital, Thomas Galloro ;
Legal Advisor - Investor: Chammas & Marcheteau, Lola Chammas, Romain Penloup, Nathan Joder ; Legal Advisor - Seller: Chapter Avocats, Julien Proffit, Ingrid Chantrier, Alexandre Soares de Albergaria ;
Financial due diligence: Exelmans, Manuel Manas, Jean Mattio, Maxime Bezzi ;
ESG/Carbon due diligences: Carbone 4, Morgane Le Guen, Matthieu Bardey ; Ethifinance, Xavier Leroy, Salomé Martin ;
Senior debt: Banque Populaire Rives de Paris, Emmanuel Tingry ; Crédit Agricole d’Ile-de-France, Leslie Avon, Nicolas Richard, Romain Gaimoz ;
M&A Advisor - Seller: DDA &Company, Anthony Wimbush, Charles-Antoine Cayez
Yotta Capital Partners – Société par actions simplifiée au capital de 300 000 euros – RCS de Paris : 844 468 058
Société de gestion agréée par l’AMF sous le n° GP-19000035
20 rue Royale, 75008 Paris – +33 (0)1 81 70 88 50 – ycp@yottacapital.fr – www.yottacapital.fr
