Bridgepoint and General Atlantic to acquire ESKER for $1.8bn.

Bridgepoint, a British private investment company, and General Atlantic, an American growth equity firm, agreed to acquire ESKER, a software development company, for $1.8bn. “We are delighted to announce this next strategic step with Bridgepoint and General Atlantic. Their deep understanding of our ‘Office of the CFO’ market and their focus on growth were key factors in our choice. Working with French teams who share our values of profitable growth, employee motivation and technological innovation will enable us to strengthen our position and accelerate our development,” Jean-Michel Bérard, Esker Founder and CEO.