We are an active minority investor providing high value to the companies that we support. We target private European champions of the economy benefiting from megatrends like:
- Technology
- Social changes
- Globalisation
- Environment
- Demographics
Investing in private European champions in industry and services
Investing in private European champions in industry and services
2021.07 - ARA - Stanislas Cuny - VOIX OFF - EN
A specialist active minority investor for growing SMEs
€1 Bn
in assets under management¹
12
dedicated professionals
€10M to €50M
in investment amounts per transaction
Our Investment Strategy
We empower Growth with Strategic Investments
As an active minority investor we have a seat at the Board of Directors and own less than 50% of the companies which we invest in. We can also take a majority stake in consortium with other investors.
We focus on growth capital and buyout transactions. We have access to the best European private companies – often entrepreneurial and family-owned businesses, whose owners want to maintain control over them.
We provide high value to the companies that we invest in thanks to:
Support for external and organic development and business transfer.
- Privileged access to our business and banking networks (Crédit Agricole Group)
- Expertise of the Amundi Group.
Strong regional network thanks to Crédit Agricole Group support for companies in the 37 countries we’re based in.
Support for the progress of SMEs and mid caps in terms of environmental, social and governance criteria.
Strong multi sector expertise in supporting growing SMEs and mid caps.
- Helping to structure the company to cope with growth
- Active participation (strategic partner of the management team).
Our current offering
Our supported SMEs are positioned for significant growth by capitalizing on long-term megatrends. They act as powerful catalysts for transformation and fuel significant company growth, making them attractive investment opportunities.
We currently have a private equity capital offer on megatrends through our Megatrends Programme and a flexible capital offer with our Fleurons programme.
We integrate ESG at the core of our investment process and we apply a systematic approach on ESG with its due diligences. and ranks the companies we invest in.
Our current offering
Our selection of private equity solutions to fuel your financial growth and stability:
Sandaya
4 and 5 star campsites in Europe, founded in 2010.
Wifirst
the European leader in Managed Wifi as a service, founded in 2002.
Crosscall
founded in 2009, is a company that designs mobile phones suitable for use in the most aggressive environments and renowned for their durability.
Chéreau
was founded in 1954 and is the European leader in the design and manufacturing of refrigerated items for heavy goods vehicles.
Find our Real & Alternative Assets
We have invested in 100+ portfolio companies in Europe for our megatrends programme.
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Find the right solution to fit your needs amongst our private markets, alternative and real assets offering.
Our capabilities in Real & Alternative Assets
Real & Alternative Assets
Real Estate
Private Debt
Infrastructure and Energy Transition
Private Markets Multimanagement
Impact Investing
Alternative funds Platform
1. Source: Amundi figures as of end september 2023
2. Source: Amundi including investments managed on behalf of other expertise and Lyxor assets (30/09/2023)