Francisco Partners, the New York‑based private‑equity firm that has committed more than $50 billion to tech investments, has taken control of EfficientIP, a Paris‑headquartered DNS, DHCP and IP address management (DDI) specialist. The deal brings a company that employs roughly 220 staff across Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia‑Pacific under its umbrella.

Founders and minority investors Tempo Cap and Jolt Capital sold their stakes to Francisco Partners in partnership with EfficientIP management. The transaction follows a trend of consolidation in the DDI market, where security and cloud‑native services drive demand. Investors expect the deal to broaden EfficientIP’s product reach and accelerate its global expansion.

With EfficientIP’s tools now under Francisco Partners’ portfolio, the firm can leverage its $50 billion capital base to fund research, expand into new regions, and integrate complementary technologies. The acquisition positions Francisco Partners as a key player in the evolving internet‑infrastructure arena, where robust DNS security solutions are increasingly vital for enterprises worldwide.

EfficientIP’s 220‑person workforce will retain its current structure, ensuring continuity for existing clients. Francisco Partners plans to invest in product development and market penetration, targeting sectors such as finance, telecom and cloud service providers. The move signals confidence in the growing demand for secure, cloud‑ready network management tools.