Valtech, which began as a French IT services company, has bought digital transformation company Kin + Carta for £239m. K+C will now join the growing number of tech companies de-listing from the UK stock market.
The combined company will operate worldwide with 7900 consultants, 6000 from Valtech and 1900 from K+C. Olivier Padiou is CEO of Valtech, K+C CEO Kelly Manthey becomes CEO of Valtech Americas (both below.)
Padiou says: “Valtech’s vision has always been to become the world’s most influential Experience Innovation company. This acquisition marks a pivotal moment in achieving that. By bringing Kin + Carta’s extensive expertise and client roster into the fold, we enter a new and exciting era. This means helping brands set new standards with intelligent and personalised experiences, powered by data and AI, that touch lives, grow businesses, and change how people experience the world
Manthey says: “As two purpose-driven companies, it felt natural for Valtech and Kin + Carta to join forces. With clear cultural alignment, complementary capabilities, and a shared vision for our industry, we are much stronger together. Our clients and technology partners will see the immediate benefits of a better, broader range of services. Our people will benefit from expanded career opportunities.”
