PARIS, July 6, 2026 – Proskauer advised Bridgepoint on its investment in Skello, an AI-powered human resources management platform, in connection with the company's latest €200 million fundraising round.

This transaction marks a new milestone in Skello's growth, with the ambition of accelerating its European expansion and continuing its investment in artificial intelligence.

Upon completion of the transaction, Bridgepoint will become the company's largest minority shareholder through Bridgepoint Development Capital V, a fund dedicated to high-growth European lower mid-market companies. Skello's founders, management team, and existing investors Partech and XAnge are also reinvesting as part of the transaction. The deal will also enable the management team to increase its equity stake in the company, underscoring its commitment to this new phase of growth.

Skello has established itself as one of Europe's leading providers of frontline workforce management solutions through an intuitive platform designed to simplify the scheduling, management, and day-to-day coordination of frontline employees. This investment will enable Skello to accelerate its growth around three strategic priorities: strengthening its leadership position in France, continuing its expansion across Europe, and enhancing the capabilities of its platform. This strategy will be supported by expanding its teams, investing in AI-driven technology, and pursuing targeted strategic acquisitions.

The Proskauer team was led by partners Xavier Norlain and Laurent Asquin and included associates Aurélie Briquet and Mohamed Kettani (Private Equity M&A);. The team also included partner Maud Manon, counsel Pierre Tardivo and associate Antoine Cottin (Global Finance); partner Gwenaël Kropfinger and associates Corentin Traxel and Maxime Dussartre (Tax) and partner Mary Wilks and associate Calum Paton (Regulatory).

 

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