Audiotonix Secures Investment For Future Expansion In
Professional Audio
Audiotonix secures landmark investment from PAI Partners to expand in professional audio
Audiotonix, one of the global market leaders in professional audio mixing consoles,
production
software, and ancillary solutions, announced it has reached an agreement for a next stage investment
from PAI Partners, a pre-eminent private equity firm.
The new investment follows a successful partnership with global investment house Ardian that has
seen Audiotonix further enhance its significant presence in live events, professional audio
creation, commercial installation, TV and film production, and broadcast markets. Ardian will
maintain a minority stake in Audiotonix via re-investment as part of this transaction.
"I would like to thank Ardian for the confidence and their solid support of Audiotonix, and all our
brands since their investment in March 2020," states James Gordon, Audiotonix CEO. "Ardian
invested
alongside us just as the global Covid lockdowns began, and from our first meeting they were aligned
in making sure all our brands emerged in a stronger position than before, but with the same teams
and brand values fully supported. They allowed us to continue our large investment into R&D and
supported our desire to add the right brands to our portfolio."
On this new investment, Gordon is clear on the choice of partner. "We have spent the last 12 months
selecting the right team to partner alongside us in our next chapter, and I am happy to say the PAI
team were a perfect cultural fit from our very first meeting. They come to us with a global reach
and passion for music and technology that is a natural fit for our pro audio brands today and
tomorrow."
Colm O'Sullivan and Neil McIlroy, Partners, PAI, said: "We are delighted to partner with James
Gordon and the exceptional Audiotonix management team, alongside Ardian, in this next chapter of
growth. Audiotonix is well placed to benefit from positive structural tailwinds in the experience
economy and diverse professional audio environments - whether in live entertainment, installed
professional audio, music or sports. We look forward to working with the team as the group continues
to deliver market-leading, professional products, defining audio experiences worldwide."