Top Global Sales Training Companies, Richardson Sales Performance and Sales Performance International, Join Forces

Philadelphia, PA - November 22, 2019 - Kartesia is pleased to announce the completion of the acquisition of Richardson Sales Performance, a global sales training leader headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, which will merge with Kartesia’s existing portfolio company, Sales Performance International (SPI).

According to Laurent Bouvier, Managing Partner, Kartesia,

“The numerous complementary assets between these two industry leaders is compelling and will provide an unrivaled suite of capabilities and global coverage to empower enterprise sales organizations. The combination of SPI and Richardson Sales Performance creates a comprehensive portfolio of classroom and digital learning, technology enablement, and industry expertise to drive improved sales performance and increased growth for global companies.”

John Elsey, CEO of Richardson Sales Performance, and Jürgen Heyman, CEO of SPI, said,

“The sales training industry now has a strategic market leader that can provide scalable, end-to-end learning and enablement solutions that drive measurable sales results. The combination of our two companies provides our customers with globally proven sales methodologies, cutting-edge digital learning technology, CRM-based sales execution tools, and, most importantly, a way to objectively measure ROI. We are delighted to join forces to drive long-term, measurable sales results for our customers around the world.”

Founded in 1978, Richardson Sales Performance is widely recognized for its excellence in driving superior sales skill improvement with its Consultative Selling approach and Connected Selling Curriculum™. The curriculum is delivered via a best-in-class, blended learning approach with Richardson Sales Performance Accelerate™, the company’s digital learning platform. The platform combines an active learning methodology with an exceptional user experience to drive engagement and the adoption of new skills.

About Kartesia

Kartesia is an independent and privately-owned provider of capital solutions focused on small and middle-market companies across industries. Over the past ten years, the team has invested over $2.4bn in over 100 companies. Kartesia has offices in London, Brussels, Frankfurt, Luxembourg, Madrid, and Paris.

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