Audensiel announces the acquisition of Vona and strengthens its Cybersecurity division

Audensiel is pleased to announce the acquisition of Vona, an independent consulting firm recognized for its expertise in cybersecurity and digital strategy. This strategic move represents a key milestone in Audensiel’s growth, reinforcing its commitment to offering clients a comprehensive and cutting-edge range of services.

A major step forward for our Cybersecurity capabilities

Vona has established itself as a leading player in the French market, particularly with strategic clients such as operators of vital importance (OVIs) and public institutions. This acquisition enables Audensiel to achieve critical mass in the cybersecurity segment, creating a combined team of 150 experts when including the capabilities of Khiplus, our subsidiary specializing in secure IT systems for the Defense sector.

This strategic integration allows us to deliver a comprehensive cybersecurity offering tailored to key sectors such as Finance, Defense, Luxury, Insurance, Media, Energy, and Healthcare. Our services now cover:

• Cybersecurity governance and strategic planning

• Regulatory compliance (NIS 2, DORA, AI Act, GDPR…)

• Risk management and cyber resilience

• Operational security (ISMS, IT systems accreditation, security audits…)

  
  

Shared values and a common vision

Vona will retain its brand and operational independence, while benefiting from the resources and synergies of the Audensiel Group, now present in 7 countries. This partnership is built on shared values: excellence, commitment, client proximity, and a strong desire to make a lasting impact.

“Vona shares with Audensiel a consulting culture focused on impact and client proximity. Their business expertise allows us to respond more effectively to the strategic cyber governance needs of our clients.” Nicolas Pacault, President of Audensiel

“Joining the Audensiel Group is a strategic milestone for Vona, opening new growth opportunities while continuing to pursue our economic and human-centered vision.” Jean-Marie Guiraud, Managing Partner at Vona

“This merger will provide our team members with new career opportunities and the chance to work on large-scale international projects. Joining the Audensiel Group will allow us to strengthen our position as a leading cyber governance consultancy in France, while maintaining our identity.” Benjamin Allouche, Managing Partner at Vona

A strategy of sustainable growth

With this acquisition, Audensiel now has a team of 2,300 professionals and achieves revenue exceeding €200 million. The move is part of a broader strategy of targeted investments aimed at accelerating growth in France and internationally, supported by our financial partners Sagard and Capza.

Thank you to all teams involved in this exciting journey !

To learn more about this operation, read our press release below :

Read the press release