January 30th, 2025 – Contents is pleased to announce the entry of a new investor into its ownership structure: Side Angels, the top French club deal by number of investments and part of the Side Capital group. This partnership marks a key milestone in Contents’ growth, driving its innovation, expansion, and leadership in the global enterprise software market.
Contents began its relationship with the French market in 2022 with the acquisition of Scribeur, marking a pivotal milestone in its local growth. The investment from Side Angels builds on this success, strengthening its position in France and supporting its expansion across Europe and the EMEA region.
Massimiliano Squillace, CEO and Founder of Contents, shared his enthusiasm: “We are thrilled to welcome Side Angels as a strategic partner. Their deep expertise and extensive network in the tech sector make them the ideal partner to support our growth in France, a critical market for our European strategy. This collaboration will empower us to drive innovation and strengthen our position as a leader in enterprise software.”
Founded in 2016 and led by Renaud Guillerm, one of France’s top entrepreneurs, Side Angels is part of the Side Capital group. With over €110 million invested in high-potential startups, mainly in the tech and digital sectors, Side Angels has played a crucial role in fostering innovation and growth across Europe. For the first time, the network has chosen to back an Italian company, Contents. This collaboration provides access to a powerful network of French entrepreneurs and business angels, offering the resources and expertise necessary to accelerate the development of Contents’ AI-powered enterprise software and transform marketing content workflows for businesses.
In collaboration with Side Angels, Paola Pianciola and Bastien Cadeac, renowned business angels, have led the fundraising initiative in France, leveraging their extensive experience in guiding companies through their growth journeys into new territories.
They have expressed their excitement about Contents’ success and its potential in the French market, stating: “Contents’ AI-driven platform is reshaping the way businesses and brands create and distribute content. Already established in France, the company continues to show impressive ROI, driving rapid growth and solidifying its leadership in Europe. We are proud to support their success in this dynamic market, especially as the French digital transformation market, projected to reach USD 40.30 billion by 2025 with a CAGR of 17.71%, presents significant growth opportunities for both Contents and Side Capital.”
This strategic partnership with Side Angels marks a pivotal moment in Contents’ growth, enhancing its presence in France and accelerating its expansion across Europe and the EMEA region. With this collaboration, Contents is well-positioned to continue its innovation and strengthen its leadership in the enterprise software space.