CAPZA announces the 8th investment of its Flex Equity Mid-Market II Fund, through a strategic partnership with UUDS Group, a French-based leader in premium aircraft cabin interior solutions. This marks a new chapter for UUDS, strengthening its capacities and position as a trusted partner to premium airlines and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and supporting its ambition for international expansion.

Founded in 1981 by Gilles Nègre and headquartered in Roissy, France, UUDS is a global leader in premium aircraft cabin interior solutions, serving leading airlines and OEMs across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and now expanding into the United States. The Group has been led by CEO Julian Ehrhard and his team, whose commitment has been instrumental in driving UUDS’s strong growth in recent years. Under his direction, the company has continued to deliver high‑value, fully customized cabin equipment for business and first‑class segments, backed by deep expertise in design, engineering and certification, manufacturing, installation, spare parts, and maintenance.

UUDS’s solutions are trusted by leading players in the airline industry, including Emirates, Air France, Airbus Atlantic, Safran, and Daher, and are delivered through a network of nine sites worldwide. The company’s recent acquisition of Satys Cabin has further strengthened its position in the cabin equipment sector, expanded its expertise in composite materials, and accelerated its entry into the linefit segment.

 
By leveraging advanced engineering, comprehensive certifications (DOA, POA and MOA), and a global industrial footprint with strong vertical integration, UUDS continues to set industry standards for quality, agility, and client partnership. The company is also committed to sustainability, with ongoing R&D into lighter, greener materials, recycling initiatives, and a clear ambition to transition to natural-sourced panels.

 
CAPZA brings the sector and transformation expertise to support UUDS’s next stage of growth. By leveraging its global footprint and resources, CAPZA will work closely with UUDS management to accelerate growth and international expansion, both organically and through acquisitions, while further strengthening the company’s leadership in premium aircraft cabin solutions. UUDS management will reinvest significantly alongside CAPZA, ensuring full alignment on ambitious growth objectives.
 

Gilles Negre, Founder of UUDS and Julian Ehrhard, CEO of UUDS, commented on the partnership: “We are proud of this partnership, rooted in the strong human, industrial and business values shared by UUDS and CAPZA. It will reinforce the strategy developed over the previous years, and strengthens UUDS’s operational excellence, ensuring robust, sustainable delivery of products and services that enhance the passenger experience.”

 
Marion de Bonneville and Antoine Druais, Partners of CAPZA Flex Equity Mid-Market, added: “Gilles, Julian, and their team have transformed UUDS into the go‑to partner for premium aircraft interiors. The company’s loyal customer base, strong in‑house engineering capabilities, and global industrial footprint close to its clients clearly position UUDS as a trusted partner for top airlines and OEMs. With the successful integration of Satys Cabin and a clear roadmap for future growth, UUDS is now ideally placed to accelerate its expansion into new programs and geographies. We are proud to support the team and look forward to contributing to this next chapter in their development.”

 
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