SOCIALYS, a key provider of training and HR consulting dedicated to the social and medico‑social sector, has completed its sale to Groupe DESEGUR. This transaction enables SOCIALYS to draw on the expertise of a group specialized in certification and compliance to accelerate its growth. Accompanied by AURIS Finance as exclusive advisor, SOCIALYS thereby reinforces its national impact and its ability to sustainably support social and medico‑social organizations in their human and regulatory challenges.
SOCIALYS: expertise in HR training and consulting
Founded in 2012, SOCIALYS has established itself as a trusted partner for local authorities, hospital networks, and associations in the social and medico‑social sector. The company offers customized training and consulting services nationwide through a network of more than 80 trainers, over half of whom are psychologists. Recognized for its sector expertise, SOCIALYS supports its clients in developing HR competencies tailored to the human challenges of the medico‑social field.
Its personalized approach helps improve professional practices and supports team development in a constantly evolving environment.
Groupe DESEGUR: leader in certification and compliance
Supported by the investment fund ACTIVA, Groupe DESEGUR specializes in certification, inspection, and compliance services (TICC), especially in the nuclear, health, and industrial sectors. With more than 80 employees and over 9,000 clients, its subsidiaries—including INGERIS CONSULTING, INGERIS INSPECTION, QUALIANOR CERTIFICATION, GLOBAL CERTIFICATION and EUROQUALITY SYSTEM—provide audits, training, and QHSE (quality, hygiene, safety, environment) support, covering radioprotection and CSR.
Backed by five COFRAC accreditations and recent acquisitions such as Bureau de la PCR and DSG IT in 2024, the group is accelerating its growth through sector synergies. This combination of expertise enables comprehensive solutions that balance regulatory compliance with organizational performance.
Key synergies of the transaction
The operation brings together complementary strengths. SOCIALYS’s HR and training expertise will integrate into DESEGUR’s CSR and health‑related offerings. The combined client bases expand market reach, particularly in the social and health sectors for training and professional practice analysis. Enhanced digital tools and national support will enable broader deployment of SOCIALYS’s services. Joint development efforts will pool training expertise for shared health and medico‑social stakeholders.
Testimonials
Kevin AUBERT | Management, SOCIALYS
“This transaction marks an important step in the history of SOCIALYS. By joining Groupe DESEGUR, we give our teams and partners the means to continue and expand our mission in service of the most vulnerable. We were especially encouraged by our close alignment of values: respect for people, high standards in support and a long‑term commitment to social and medico‑social actors. This partnership ensures continuity and opens new growth opportunities while preserving SOCIALYS’s DNA.”
Alexandre FILALI | Management, Groupe DESEGUR
“The integration of SOCIALYS into Groupe DESEGUR is fully aligned with our social and strategic vision. We are very pleased to welcome teams recognized for their expertise, professionalism and field commitment. Together, we will reinforce our ability to meet complex needs by combining proximity, innovation and cooperation with all our partners. This merger reflects our conviction that by uniting expertise we can build fairer and more sustainable solutions to today’s and tomorrow’s social challenges.”
Role of AURIS Finance
AURIS Finance acted as exclusive advisor to the seller in this transaction. Our teams supported SOCIALYS at every stage of the project: defining the integration strategy, preparing presentation documentation, identifying and selecting potential partners, managing a competitive process, and leading negotiations through to closing.
