Averna and Spherea Unite to Establish a Premier Quality Engineering Systems Integration Firm

Strategic Consolidation: Averna and Spherea Join Forces

In an exciting development within the technology sector, Averna, a globally recognized leader in test and quality solutions, and Spherea, known for its expertise in test systems for mission-critical applications, have announced their strategic consolidation. This partnership marks a significant milestone as Spherea will assume full ownership of Averna, following regulatory approval expected by the end of December 2025. With this merger, both organizations aim to set a new global standard for test and quality engineering solutions.

The Forces Behind the Deal

The transaction is backed by Andera Partners, a reputable international private equity fund, in addition to continued investment from Walter Capital Partners alongside the management teams from both Averna and Spherea. This powerful backing sets the stage for a robust integration, emphasizing the commitment to excellence and innovation in the testing and quality assurance sectors.

Patrice Bélie, Spherea's CEO, will lead the newly formed Spherea Group while François Rainville continues as Averna’s CEO and takes on the role of Chief Operating Officer for the combined entity. This leadership structure aims to ensure a seamless transition while maintaining the high standards of both companies.

A Stronger Entity

With a combined workforce of over 1,800 professionals operating across 13 countries, the Averna-Spherea group is poised to become one of the largest independent system integrators focused on quality and testing across diverse sectors, including aerospace and defense, consumer electronics, medical devices, automotive, data centers, and the energy sector.

Patrice Bélie stated, "This partnership is a natural evolution of our shared vision. By merging our strengths, we create a powerhouse capable of offering agile and far-reaching test and quality solutions committed to excellence."

François Rainville added, "This is a pivotal opportunity for both companies. Averna and Spherea complement each other in technology and market presence, facilitating accelerated innovation and greater value delivery to our global clientele. We look forward to the future and the new possibilities this partnership will bring for our customers, employees, and partners."

Both companies plan to maintain their current market operations while also leveraging each other's unique differentiators to explore optimal commercial and operational strategies.

About Averna

Established in 1999, Averna specializes in offering test and quality solution integration. The company collaborates with product designers, developers, and OEMs to help improve product quality, reduce time to market, and safeguard brand integrity. The firm delivers cutting-edge solutions in test, vision inspection, precision assembly, and automation across a variety of sectors, including aerospace, automotive, consumer electronics, energy, and life sciences. Averna is known for holding various industry certifications such as ISO 9001:2015 and ITAR registration, showcasing their commitment to quality and excellence.

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About Spherea

With over six decades of experience, Spherea is a leader in high-end electronic and automated testing solutions, particularly for the aerospace and defense industries. Beginning with the creation of the first ATEC electronic test bench for notable programs like the Concorde and Mirage F1, Spherea has built a reputation for designing and supporting sophisticated testing systems in critical applications. Majority owned by private equity funds Andera MidCap and idiCo, Spherea continues to provide high-performance independent solutions that ensure reliability and safety in the most demanding environments.

Learn more about Spherea and its innovations.