Kartesia to acquire a majority stake in Groupe Thoiry from Ekkio Capital, BNP Paribas and IDF Capital.

Kartesia, a private equity firm, agreed to acquire a majority stake in Groupe Thoiry, a national park operator from private equity firms Ekkio Capital, BNP Paribas and IDF Capital. Ekkio Capital will reinvest along with Kartesia. Financial terms were not disclosed. “Groupe Thoiry’s sites are renowned for providing visitors with a unique opportunity to get close to and learn about wildlife, however this commitment to visitor experience is only outweighed by the commitment they have shown to ensuring the welfare and conservation of animals. Kartesia is confident that these factors create a truly compelling experience across the leisure market, and that with our investment the parks will continue to see growing visitor numbers and future success," Damien Scaillierez, Kartesia Managing Partner.