Averna and Spherea join forces to build a leading test & quality engineering systems integration organization

Averna, a global leader in test and quality solutions, is proud to announce a strategic consolidation with Spherea, a renowned provider of test systems for mission-critical industries. Under this agreement, Spherea will take full ownership of Averna, marking a significant milestone in both companies' shared mission to become the world's leading test and quality engineering systems integrator.

The transaction is backed by Andera Partners, an international private equity fund, with continued reinvestment from Walter Capital Partners and the management teams of both Averna and Spherea. The deal is expected to close by the end of December 2025, pending regulatory approvals.

Patrice Bélie, CEO of Spherea, will lead the newly formed Spherea group as CEO, while François Rainville will continue as CEO of Averna. Rainville will also take on the role of Chief Operating Officer of the Spherea group.

With more than 1,800 employees across 13 countries, the combined Averna-Spherea group will become one of the largest independent system integrators dedicated to test and quality across a wide range of industries, including aerospace & defense, consumer electronics, medical devices, automotive & transportation, data centers, and power & energy.

"This partnership is a natural evolution of our shared vision," said Patrice Bélie. "By combining our strengths, we are creating a powerhouse in test and quality engineering that is agile, far-reaching, and deeply committed to excellence."

"This is a pivotal opportunity for both companies," said François Rainville. "Spherea and Averna are highly complementary in terms of technology, market presence, and footprint. Together, we will accelerate innovation and deliver even greater value to our customers worldwide. We are excited about the future and the opportunities this partnership will unlock for our customers, employees, and partners."

Both companies will continue to operate in their respective markets while exploring the best commercial and operational avenues to leverage each other's strengths and unique differentiators.