Betem Group welcomes Parquest as a shareholder to accelerate its next phase of growth
BETEM GROUP WELCOMES PARQUEST AS A SHAREHOLDER TO ACCELERATE ITS NEXT PHASE OF GROWTH
Press Release
18th November 2025
Parquest has acquired a minority stake in Betem Groupe alongside its management team, who remain majority shareholders, to support and accelerate the Group’s strong growth trajectory, both organically and through targeted acquisitions
Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Toulouse, Betem Groupe is a multidisciplinary engineering design office active across buildings, energy, water, infrastructure and environment. Leveraging recognized technical expertise and a culture of innovation, the company supports public and private clients from design and engineering through to project management and delivery on complex programs.
Betem Groupe employs 450 people across France and generates €55 million in revenue. The Group is experiencing strong momentum, combining organic growth in its historical core businesses with selective acquisitions of specialized engineering firms to broaden its capabilities and enhance its service offering.
More information: www.betem.fr
With Parquest’s support, Betem Groupe will benefit from additional financial and operational resources to further accelerate its development and strengthen its position as a partner of choice for complex construction projects for public and private clients. The transaction reinforces the Group’s independence while extending access to equity in the company to a broader pool of managers.
Financial terms of the transaction are not disclosed.
Philippe Mercier, Chairman & CEO of Betem Groupe, commented: « Partnering with Parquest marks a pivotal milestone in Betem Groupe’s history. While safeguarding our independence, we have found a trusted partner who shares our values and is fully committed to supporting our growth ambitions. »
Guillaume Brian, Partner at Parquest, added: « We are delighted to support Betem Groupe in this new chapter. The company enjoys an excellent reputation and recognized expertise in specialized engineering. We are confident in its significant growth potential, especially through an ambitious buy‑and‑build strategy. »
