Excelya

Excelya

CRO delivering clinical trial solutions

Overview

Excelya provides contract research services to biotech, pharma, and medical device companies, handling the full clinical trial process from operations to data management and regulatory affairs. It offers flexible engagement models—Full-Service, Functional Service Provider (FSP), and Resourcing—so clients can outsource end-to-end trials or specific experts or teams. The company differentiates itself through a people-first culture and growth via acquisitions, building a broad European footprint with capabilities across multiple therapeutic areas. Its goal is to expand its European and global presence while supporting development from early stages through post-market activities, including pharmacovigilance and real-world evidence.

Significant Headcount Growth

About Excelya

Simplify's Rating
Why Excelya is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Consulting

Biotechnology

Healthcare

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Boulogne-Billancourt, France

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Eurazeo joined Excelya on November 24, 2025 to fund European expansion.
  • Excelya launched Belgium clinical resources in January 2026, signaling fresh market reentry.
  • Excelya posted 2026 Veeva and ISO 27001 milestones, strengthening enterprise sales credibility.

What critics are saying

  • Frédéric Paqueville stepped back operationally in November 2025, weakening founder continuity.
  • Debt-backed acquisitions can bury margins if integration slips across 28-country operations.
  • A failed European roll-up leaves Excelya outcompeted by larger CROs and lenders.

What makes Excelya unique

  • Excelya offers Full Service, FSP, and Resourcing under one European CRO platform.
  • Its 2026 website spans Phase I–IV clinical operations, biometrics, PV, and medical writing.
  • Eurazeo-backed management targets a European leader, not a fragmented local specialist.

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Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

9%

2 year growth

9%
Excelya
Feb 23rd, 2026
Excelya Earns EcoVadis Bronze Medal in 2026 Review

Excelya earns EcoVadis Bronze Medal in 2026 review. Introduction. Excelya Group is proud to share that Excelya has been awarded the EcoVadis Bronze Medal following its 2025/2026 reassessment. This recognition places Excelya Group in the top 35% of companies evaluated and reflects its continued dedication to responsible, ethical, and sustainable business practices. This achievement is especially meaningful given two major changes in this year's evaluation process: the full integration of Scope 3 carbon footprint calculations, along with the shift to non-rounded scoring, provides a more precise and rigorous assessment framework. Its 2026 EcoVadis results. Despite the more rigorous criteria, Excelya Group achieved a score nearly identical to last year, demonstrating the strength and consistency of its CSR foundations * Environment: 78/100 * Ethics: 70/100 * Sustainable Procurement: 69/100 * Overall Score: 71/100 (84th percentile) * Labor & Human Rights: 68/100 What this means for its future? While Excelya Group is encouraged by these results, Excelya Group recognize that sustainability is a continuous journey. Looking ahead to 2026, Excelya Group is committed to advancing its CSR strategy even further through two key initiatives: * Comprehensive Carbon Footprint Assessment: Excelya Group is partnering with Ecodev to implement a structured and comprehensive carbon footprint assessment that will give Excelya Group deeper insights into its environmental impact across all scopes. * Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) Alignment: Excelya Group is working toward aligning its climate goals with the Science Based Targets initiative, ensuring its emissions reduction targets are grounded in climate science and contribute meaningfully to limiting global warming. Moving forward together. This Bronze Medal isn't just recognition of where Excelya Group is, it's the foundation for where Excelya Group is going. Sustainability isn't a side initiative; it's embedded in how Excelya Group operate, support its clients, and empower its people. As Excelya Group continue to strengthen its CSR commitments, Excelya Group stay focused on delivering excellence while caring for its planet, its teams, and its communities. Thank you to every Excelyate who helps make sustainability a true value at Excelya. To learn more about Excelya's CSR and sustainability efforts, learn more about Excelya's CSR and sustainability efforts.

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Dec 5th, 2025
Eurazeo invests in European clinical research provider Excelya

Morgan Lewis has advised Eurazeo on its investment in Excelya, a European clinical research services provider. The deal sees Eurazeo join as a long-term investor alongside Excelya's management team. Eurazeo, a leading European investment group, manages €37.4 billion in diversified assets and supports over 600 mid-market companies. Excelya specialises in developing patient treatments and advancing scientific knowledge in clinical research. The Morgan Lewis team included partners Sophie Perus and Sebastien Pontillo, of counsel Thomas Lefebvre, and associates Baptiste Godmer, Charles Deffontaines and Camille Jannin. Financial terms of the investment were not disclosed.

MarketScreener
Nov 24th, 2025
EURAZEO SUPPORTS EXCELYA IN A NEW PHASE OF DEVELOPMENT

Eurazeo is joining Excelya, a European clinical research services provider, as a lead investor alongside its management team to support the Group in continuing its development and pursuing external...

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