Ayming

Ayming

Business performance consulting and ROI optimization

Overview

Ayming helps businesses improve performance by combining specialized knowledge across innovation, operations, and people with hands-on collaboration. The firm works with clients to identify opportunities for growth, optimize processes, and maximize value from R&D and other funding, delivering practical action and measurable results. With 1,300 employees across 15 countries in Europe and North America and 30+ years of experience, Ayming differentiates itself through its deep cross‑disciplinary expertise, long-standing client relationships, and a proven track record of delivering return on investment, including generating about €1.1 billion per year in R&D funding for clients. The goal is to help clients go further by turning insight into concrete improvements that boost performance and funding.

Significant Headcount Growth

About Ayming

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Why Ayming is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Consulting

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Levallois-Perret, France

Founded

1986

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What believers are saying

  • Ayming's January 2026 Innovation Barometer highlights AI demand across 17 countries.
  • Andera's 2025 majority investment and Pemberton debt fund acquisitions through 2030.
  • Italy expanded after Astolfi, strengthening Ayming's European footprint and cross-sell base.

What critics are saying

  • Ayming's 2026 barometer shows grants outranking R&D tax credits, squeezing core fee demand.
  • Regulatory complexity and talent shortages now slow clients, reducing claim volumes and elongating sales cycles.
  • Big Four rivals like KPMG can bundle tax, finance, and AI automation, commoditizing Ayming's offering.

What makes Ayming unique

  • Ayming combines innovation funding, HR consulting, and tax expertise across 15 countries.
  • Andera Partners became majority shareholder on January 20, 2025, backing external growth.
  • Astolfi added 75 consultants in Italy on September 30, 2024, deepening public-finance reach.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Remote Work Options

Hybrid Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Meal Benefits

Commuter Benefits

Training Programs

Professional Development Budget

Performance Bonus

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

7%

2 year growth

7%
Real Deals
Jan 21st, 2025
Andera Partners Acquires Majority in Ayming

Andera Partners has acquired a majority stake in the French HR and finance consultancy firm Ayming. The transaction was reported by Stephanie Ball on January 21, 2025.

Andera Partners
Jan 20th, 2025
Ayming joins forces with Andera Partners to accelerate its development alongside the management team. - ANDERA PARTNERS

Ayming, a global leader in performance consulting, specializing in innovation financing in France and internationally, as well as HR management in France, announces the entry of Andera Partners as a majority shareholder through its Andera MidCap 5 fund. This strategic investment, carried out in partnership with the management team led by Hervé Amar and Denis...

Financecommunity
Oct 1st, 2024
Ayming Acquires Astolfi, Expands in Italy

Ayming has acquired Astolfi, enhancing its presence in Italy. The acquisition follows a preliminary agreement on July 10 and involves advisors Eversheds Sutherland for legal aspects and EY Advisory for financial and tax aspects. Astolfi's shareholders were advised by KPMG Corporate Finance and Studio ALMA-LED. This integration adds 75 specialized consultants to Ayming's team in Italy, supporting their growth and focus on energy transformation and technological innovation.

BNN Breaking
Feb 19th, 2024
Ayming Appoints Mark Smith as New Managing Director for UK and Ireland Division

In a notable stride towards fortifying its position in the competitive market of business performance consultancy, Ayming has announced the appointment of Mark Smith as the new managing director of its UK and Ireland division.

EMZ Partners
Jul 29th, 2022
EMZ Partners acquires a stake in Ayming to support the group's international development - Emz Partners

The EMZ fund, along with Ayming’s leadership team, is acquiring a stake in the business performance consulting group to enable it to accelerate its international development.

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