Signed a binding agreement for the acquisition of 51% of the share capital of Ellysse S.r.l., a company based in Reggio Emilia, specialising in the development of virtual assistance and omnichannel solutions based on artificial intelligence.
Founded in 2002, Ellysse has established itself in the market thanks to its proprietary brand “Contatta”, which offers advanced solutions to enhance and simplify user experiences through both Human-Human and Human-Bot interactions, supported by cutting-edge AI technologies.
A strategic partnership to strengthen the healthcare offering
The acquisition of Ellysse is an important step for Maps Group, enabling further expansion of its software product portfolio and strengthening its presence in the healthcare sector, an area where Maps Group is already well-established thanks to its Business Unit “Maps Healthcare”. Integrating Ellysse’s advanced features will allow Maps Group to offer even more effective and customised solutions, aligned with a Patient Experience vision increasingly focused on the real needs of patients.
According to Marco Ciscato, Executive Chairman of Maps Group, “The acquisition of Ellysse represents a strategic step that allows us not only to further expand our software product portfolio, which is a central element of our business model, but also to significantly strengthen our offering in the healthcare market. The specialist expertise and many years of experience of the Ellysse team represent an additional added value for the entire Group, contributing to the cross-functional enhancement of all Business Units.”
Marco Lunghini, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Ellysse, enthusiastically highlights the beginning of a new phase: “Maps’ entry into Ellysse’s share capital represents an important opportunity for growth and innovation. Thanks to the shared project, Ellysse will be able to expand its design capacity and consolidate its position in the omnichannel customer care and virtual assistants (Bot or Agent) market, based on generative artificial intelligence. The collaboration will make our technological offering even more sophisticated and competitive, providing our clients with personalised and scalable experiences, capable of responding to the challenges of a rapidly growing market. We are excited about this new phase, in which generative artificial intelligence becomes the main driver of innovation, contributing to strengthening our role as a leader in the sector.”
Details of the transaction
The agreement involves the acquisition of 51% of Ellysse’s share capital from its current shareholders for a total price of €1,658,306, calculated based on Ellysse’s balance sheet as of 31 December 2024 and the Net Financial Position as of 28 February 2025. The amount will be paid by Maps Group at Closing using immediately available funds.
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