CAPZA acquires a minority stake in Simplifia, the French leader in software solutions for independent funeral homes.

Founded in 2011, Simplifia offers an “all-in-one” platform aimed at supporting independent funeral homes in their digitalization and the expansion of their range of services for bereaved families. Based in Lyon, the Company currently employs 60 people and is positioned as one of the leading players in the French funeral software market.
 
Simplifia’s solutions currently revolve around three types of offerings:
 

• A range of business software for funeral homes, including a verticalized ERP dedicated to digitalizing their business management as well as a CMS (Content Management System) aimed at improving their digital visibility through the creation of customized websites;
• Digital solutions enabling funeral homes to expand their service offerings and improve the satisfaction of bereaved families, including a platform for managing administrative formalities related to death as well as an online tribute platform for presenting condolences and sharing information about the ceremony; and
• A B2C offering directly addressing bereaved families through a platform for managing inheritance procedures (SAM Assistance) as well as an online directory of death notices, notably allowing for flower delivery to funerals.

Simplifia has recorded an average growth rate of over 25% over the last three years while remaining profitable, thus reflecting its ability to effectively meet its clients’ requirements while making continuous investments in research and development.

With CAPZA’s support, Simplifia aims to establish itself as a pan-European player in funeral software, particularly through an external growth strategy aimed primarily at expanding its client portfolio and improving the penetration rate of its offerings.

« Simplifia has established itself as a leader in the funeral software solutions market in France thanks to its comprehensive, customized, intuitive, and innovative range of solutions. We were impressed by the Company’s development project, passionately driven by its founders and their teams. We are proud to be able to support them in this new growth phase, partly through buy-and-build, both in France and internationally. » –  Matthieu Dordolo, Partner & Head of CAPZA Growth Tech.

« We are delighted to welcome CAPZA as a new minority shareholder. Their support will be essential in accelerating our growth and geographical expansion. CAPZA’s teams have deep expertise in our sector, which will allow us to strengthen our presence in France and accelerate our international development. » – Maxime Nory et Baptiste Dhaussy, President and CEO, Simplifia.

CAPZA’s investment is made through its Growth Tech strategy, which targets high-growth and profitable European digital and technology SMEs, and thus completes its 8th transaction.