How we built a European leader in vertical software
Orisha is a leading European provider of industry-specific ERP software. Together with management, we supported the company's transformation from a collection of successful software businesses into a unified European platform, accelerating organic growth, international expansion and strategic acquisitions
About the investment
Founded in 2003, Orisha develops mission-critical ERP software solutions tailored to the needs of specialised industries to digitalise operations and improve performance. Its strong vertical expertise, high customer retention and recurring revenue model provided an attractive foundation for sustainable growth.
When 21 Invest partnered with Orisha, our first priority was to support a successful leadership transition from the founders to a professional management team. From there, our ambition was to help build a true European software champion by strengthening the organisation, accelerating international expansion and executing a disciplined buy-and-build strategy in a highly fragmented market.
Working hand in hand with management, we helped create a scalable organisation capable of integrating acquisitions efficiently, driving operational excellence and sustaining long-term profitable growth while preserving the entrepreneurial culture and sector expertise of each business.
From the outset, our ambition was not simply to grow Orisha through acquisitions, but to help build a truly integrated European software platform. By combining disciplined M&A, operational improvements and strong management support, we contributed to creating a more resilient, more diversified and more scalable business while preserving the entrepreneurial spirit and deep vertical expertise that have always been at the heart of Orisha's success.
Stéphane Perriquet, Managing Partner, 21 Invest
How we added value
Supported the transformation of Orisha into an integrated European group by strengthening governance, structuring clear business units and developing shared capabilities across the organisation to enhance operational excellence and scalability.
Executed a disciplined acquisition strategy to expand the group's portfolio of vertical software solutions, expand into new geographies and reinforce leading positions across attractive end markets.
Strengthened leadership, operational processes and digital capabilities to modernize solutions, support the integration of acquired businesses, improve scalability and accelerate profitable growth across the platform.
Key figures
239%
Revenue Growth
+9.3% CAGR
Growth in ARR since 2021
22
Builds-ups completed in 21 Invest tenure