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Private Equity
DEDICATED TO EUROPEAN SMEs AND MID-CAP COMPANIES

Presentation

A team of investor-entrepreneurs committed to its investments

We invest in European companies, with a focus in France and Germany. As majority or minority shareholders, our goal is to create value by supporting high-performing SMEs and mid-cap companies with a committed management team and a long-term strategic vision.

Key figures

€10-50m

Target investment ticket*

€5-30m

Target EBITDA

team members

20+

years of expertise

French-German expertise

Source: ODDO BHF AM. Data as 01/07/2025
*Non-binding targets

PORTFOLIO COMPANIES

Buy-and-Build

Founded in 1982 by the Nouvel Family, Nerco is a specialist in building’s engineering and maintenance dedicated to improving energy performance. Sector: B-to-B Services. Investement date: March 2024

Primary transaction

Founded in 2014 by Paul Morlet and Xavier Niel, LPT is a fast-growing disruptive optician offering affordable in-store glasses ready in 10 minutes. Sector: Healthcare. Investment date: July 2024

Primary transaction

Founded by the Leclabart Family in 1984, AustralieGad is a leading French independent communication group, structured around 10 specialized agencies complementary expertise. Sector: Media. Investment date: December 2024

European Buy-and-Build

Founded in 1950, designer and distributor of DIY accessories, Briconord addresses all DIY and home improvement needs with a wide product range. The Group completed 5+ acquisitions since 2019. Sector: B-to-B Services. Investment date: April 2025

Reasons To Believe

Team of investor-entrepreneurs
We combine operational experience as former CEOs with financial expertise as investors. This complementary skill set enables us to be a value-added partner for our portfolio companies.
High selection criteria
We aim to select high-performing companies with strong growth potential and identified value creation drivers. Our approach focuses on operational drivers and performance improvement rather than strictly financial drivers.
Target investments
We provide active, strategic and financial support to companies with EBITDA between €5 million and €30 million and turnover between €50 million and €300 million.
Responsible Investment
ESG criteria are integrated into the investment process with the creation of an action plan, monitored throughout the investment cycle.