IN Groupe completes the acquisition of Caelum's MENA identity operations and ATUM identity software platform
The transaction strengthens IN Groupe's presence in the Middle East and North Africa by combining regional expertise, proven technology and global identity leadership.
Paris, 13 November 2026
IN Groupe has completed the acquisition of Caelum's identity operations in the Middle East and North Africa, together with Atum, Caelum’s identity management software platform.
This transaction reinforces IN Groupe's strategic position in the region by integrating established local operations, experienced identity specialists and a proven technology platform into the group's existing portfolio of physical and digital identity solutions.
It further expands the group's capacity to develop and deliver secure identity solutions, while ensuring continuity for existing Caelum clients and programmes.
Caelum has served clients in the Middle East and North Africa region for more than two decades, designing, developing and deploying identity management solutions. Its teams and technology will support IN Groupe's existing programmes and new business opportunities across the region.
Caelum brings proven technology, an experienced team and trusted client relationships. By combining the teams, technologies and know-how of Caelum and IN Groupe, we consolidate complementary capabilities serving our clients. Our immediate priority is a smooth transition and continued support for every ongoing programme.”
Yann Haguet, Acting Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of IN Groupe.
We have spent more than 20 years building our technology and earning our clients' trust. This transaction gives our operations and Atum platform the international scale to take the next step. For our clients and teams, it combines the expertise of Caelum with the most advanced identity infrastructure capabilities and reach of IN Groupe.”
Omar El Gohary, Co-Founder of Caelum group.
About IN Groupe
IN Groupe is a global leader in secure identity and trust services, specialising in identity solutions, secure transactions and digital services. Building on a long-standing history of partnership with governments, the group also serves public and private organisations worldwide.
With deep expertise across the entire identity value chain, IN Groupe delivers solutions ranging from citizen ID to professional identity services, all in support of its core mission: providing every individual – whether citizen, consumer, or professional – with a secure identity in both the physical and digital worlds.
The group employs 4,000 people across 40 countries, serving governments and businesses in approximately 130 countries. It operates a global network of 20 research and development centers, as well as 10 industrial sites, and generates annual consolidated revenue of nearly €1 billion.
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About Caelum Group
Caelum group develops software and secure identity solutions. It combines more than 20 years of experience serving clients in the Middle East and North Africa with its proprietary software platform.
Transaction advisors
IN Groupe was advised by Gimar & Co as financial advisor and Sekri Valentin Zerrouk as legal advisor.
Caelum group was advised by Lupp & Partner and LPA as legal advisors.