Sia Partners receives 250m investment from Blackstone [Video]

Dublin-based management and AI consulting firm Sia Partners has received investment of up to €250m from Blackstone, one of the world’s largest alternative asset managers.

The strategic minority investment by funds managed by Blackstone’s private equity strategy for individual investors is intended to support the company’s expansion in the US and strategic mergers and acquisitions.

Founder and CEO Matthieu Courtecuisse will retain a majority stake in Sia Partners and will continue to lead the firm following its first partnership with a financial investor since its inception.

Founded in 1999, Sia has become a leading player in the global consulting market, recognised for its deep expertise in strategy, management consulting and AI, and ability to leverage technology and data to drive business transformation.

The company employs 3,000 people across 50 offices in 20 countries and works with more than 1,000 clients across energy, banking, consumer, luxury, retail and tech, media & telecoms, including leading Fortune 500 and major tech companies.

Projects range from significant strategic transformation, …