Formalian
SECTOR : Occupational training in the wellness sector
Leading French provider of occupational training in the wellness sector (sophrology, hypnosis, etc.)
Operating through its subsidiary Institut de Formation à la Sophrologie (IFS), Formalian provides over 260,000 hours of training each year leading to RNCP certification in occupational sophrology in more than 26 towns and cities in France. It is the leading French training provider in this market that is rapidly turning professional.
Bolstered by the combined expertise of IDI and Catherine and Sébastien Aliotta, Formalian aims to become the go-to provider of occupational training in the wellness sector by setting up new training centres in complementary occupations (hypnosis, naturopathy, etc.), all promoting the same high standards of educational excellence.

Year of investment
2019Collaborators
16Turnover (2019)
€5,5MType of operation:
Primary LBO
Equity stake
54.60%IDI team for Formalian
Investments
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