Family Offices in France

Altur Investissement is a single-family office and investment firm based in Paris, France, managing the assets of the Lombard family. Established in 2006 by François Lombard, the founder of Turenne Capital, the firm operates with a platform model, aiming to support growing companies with strong management teams in a climate of trust. Altur Investissement engages in various investment strategies, including acting as Limited Partners (LPs) in funds, participating in co-investments, making direct investments, and sponsoring new funds.The firm's investment philosophy is characterized by a long-term approach, seeking to be active partners with their portfolio companies to foster growth. Altur Investissement focuses on profitable companies, taking both majority and minority stakes. Their direct investment criteria typically involve companies with a turnover between €2 million and €20 million, with investment tickets ranging from €1 million to €5 million. They also demonstrate flexibility to explore other sectors and asset types when deemed relevant.Altur Investissement has a track record of accompanying over 50 companies, with notable success stories including Webhelp, Menix, Completude-Kinougarde, and Biobank. More recently, their portfolio includes investments in companies like ARTFX, Vizcab, and Formavenir Performances, spanning sectors such as educational services and multimedia software. The firm's portfolio, as of late 2022, amounted to €37.21 million, with significant allocations to healthcare, energy transition, and hospitality.The leadership team includes François Lombard as the founder and manager, alongside Rémy Lombard and Bertrand Cavalié, who serve as Deputy CEOs. The team brings diverse expertise, with backgrounds in strategy consulting, MedTech, PropTech, and financial analysis, enabling Altur Investissement to provide active support and sector-specific knowledge to its investments.

Alyan Group is a family investment office founded in 2000 and based in Paris, France. The firm focuses on early-stage venture, seed, and venture investments, and has made investments in companies such as Gymlib, My Job Glasses, and Duchell within the media, human capital services, and distribution industries. Managed by Pascal Grizot, the company is located at 80 Avenue de la Grande Armee in Paris. Alyan Group invests in private equity and real estate, with a focus on both European and Middle Eastern investment opportunities.

Antium France is an independent Multi Family Office established in Paris, France, in 1997. Operating under the commercial name DG France, the firm specializes in protecting and growing the family wealth of private individuals and French and international family groups. Their mission is to act as a single, trusted point of contact to administer, supervise, and manage a family's entire patrimony, ensuring its preservation and growth for future generations.Founded in 1997, Antium France (as DG France) has built its success over more than 25 years on the principles of listening, availability, and the extensive experience of its collaborators. The firm operates independently of any financial institution, focusing solely on the exclusive service of its clients. Stéphane Guerrier serves as the President of Antium France.Antium France offers a comprehensive range of patrimonial management services. These include guidance on financial assets, real estate and land administration, family governance, and support for business development. They also provide private secretariat services, assisting with administrative tasks, budget monitoring, and managing relationships with various specialized interlocutors such as notaries, lawyers, and accountants. The firm leverages an experienced professional team and a network of national and international experts to address complex and specific patrimonial issues.The firm's core values emphasize confidentiality, excellence, trust, and transparency. Antium France's remuneration is exclusively based on consulting fees, ensuring no conflicts of interest arise from third-party payments. As a multi-family office, Antium France does not publicly disclose its Assets Under Management (AUM) in the manner of a traditional investment fund, nor has it made any public investments or acquisitions.

Benhamou Global Ventures (BGV) is a Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm that serves as a hands-on partner for growing impactful, global enterprise AI startups. The firm focuses on Enterprise 5.0 companies, which are defined by leapfrog shifts in enterprise automation, driving massive productivity improvements by combining intelligent machines with human ingenuity, all while grounded in responsible, human-centric design. BGV's investment scope spans AI-native solutions, cloud technologies, virtual and augmented reality, the Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, autonomous vehicles, cybersecurity, and cloud infrastructure. They also have a strong interest in deep tech AI-powered climate tech, energy tech, and health tech startups, reflecting a broad commitment to transformative enterprise technology.Founded in 2003 by Eric Benhamou, a French entrepreneur with a distinguished career in the U.S. tech ecosystem, BGV initially operated as his personal family office. Since 2014, it has evolved into a fully-fledged venture capital fund, backed by external investors. The firm's founding vision is deeply rooted in its cross-border approach, with its partners being immigrant entrepreneurs themselves. This background provides an intimate understanding of global market dynamics and the challenges of scaling international businesses, particularly in bridging non-U.S. companies with the Silicon Valley ecosystem.BGV boasts a robust portfolio of over 50 companies and more than 20 exits, having raised over $2 billion in capital. Notable investments include companies like XCaliber Health, which is developing an agentic operating system for healthcare, as well as CYSEC, Fiddler, firmly, Flytrex, Secret Double Octopus, Folloze, Boost Up, Zelros, Lyzr, MadKudu, Evinced, COVU, Tagnos, Grid Dynamics, Totango, and Swan Labs. The firm invests across various stages, from pre-seed to IPO, including seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, and growth rounds, demonstrating a long-term commitment to its portfolio companies.The BGV team comprises experienced global operating executives and investors with over 300 years of combined operating experience. Key team members include Founder & General Partner Eric Benhamou, General Partners Eric Buatois, Anik Bose, and Yashwanth Hemaraj, and Partner Sarah Benhamou, who leads operations in Europe and Israel. The firm emphasizes a human capital philosophy, providing high-value expertise beyond just financing to help entrepreneurs build global B2B technology companies. Their diverse team, with backgrounds spanning various cultures and languages, is well-equipped with global resources and cross-border advisors to support the international expansion of their portfolio companies.

Elyseum Investment is an independent investment group established in 2011, dedicated to delivering long-term value through a focus on Private Equity, Real Estate, and Family Office services. The firm manages a portfolio exceeding €2.5 Billion, spread across Europe and North America. Their investment philosophy emphasizes a defensive approach, capital preservation, and the generation of absolute returns through stringent investment criteria, thorough due diligence, and continuous risk monitoring.The firm was founded by Yann Thomas and Etienne Mouthon, who have built the group on core values of trust, transparency, and alignment of interests with their institutional and family office clients. Elyseum Investment is committed to responsible investment, integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors into its operations and fostering an internal culture of accountable engagement for over a decade.In Private Equity, Elyseum Investment specializes in defensive and decorrelated investments, with a particular emphasis on sustainable infrastructures and tangible assets, including energy transition and transportation assets. Their Real Estate activities concentrate on private debt and value-add equity investments in asset classes that benefit from long-term trends or demonstrate strong resilience. For Family Office clients, they provide dedicated investment and financial engineering services to help optimize assets and achieve long-term objectives through a 360° wealth management approach.Notable investments include a €20 Million investment in renewable energy producer Langa International and participation in the Windward Offshore project, a strategic initiative for the offshore wind industry. The firm also financed a hotel portfolio in Manchester airport. Their team leverages extensive expertise and a skilled network to actively manage portfolios and optimize value creation for investors.

Evolem is a family office based in Lyon, France, established in 1997 by entrepreneur Bruno Rousset, the founder of APRIL. The firm operates as a catalyst for sustainable initiatives, investing in and supporting entrepreneurs across various sectors. Evolem's activities are structured into four main pillars: 'Platform' for accompanying small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in their growth and consolidation into mid-sized companies (ETIs), 'Start' for supporting innovative start-up projects in their commercial acceleration phase, 'Property' for tailored real estate support, and 'Philanthropy' for non-profit projects focused on entrepreneurship, employment, and the environment.The firm's founding ethos is rooted in Bruno Rousset's entrepreneurial vision, emphasizing long-term strategic partnerships, active assistance, and a commitment to societal impact without imposed exit horizons. This entrepreneurial culture is continued by Guillaume Rousset, Chairman of Evolem, and the family office teams, who have integrated new convictions around sustainable entrepreneurial initiatives and responsible decision-making. Evolem aims to develop 100 new sustainable initiatives by 2030, promoting entrepreneurship, employment, education, and the environment.Evolem has made numerous investments across diverse industries. Notable portfolio companies and investment areas include Qualnet (Business/Productivity Software), Chenot Paysage (Forestry Development/Harvesting), Ets Julien (Commercial Services), Acoem (environmental monitoring solutions), Cap Vert Group (landscape gardening), and RX Solutions (x-ray microtomography systems). The firm also supports innovative start-ups like Funguit (Series A), socium (Seed), Sopht (Series A for energy reduction SaaS), Crealo (Seed), Jimini AI (AI co-pilot), Teale (health technology), Ocus (visual content platform), Innovorder (digital solutions for catering), DataGalaxy (data governance), and Smile & Pay (mobile transactions).The Evolem team, comprising approximately 26 members, including partners like Alexis Alfonsi and Samuel Saucourt, brings a blend of entrepreneurial and financial expertise. The Supervisory Board includes members of the Rousset family, such as Bruno Rousset (Founder, Honorary Chairman), Ingrid Rousset (Chairwoman), Guillaume Rousset (Chairman of Evolem), Loïc Rousset (Chairman of Domorrow Endowment Fund), Nicolas Rousset, and Raphaël Rousset. Their approach is characterized by entrepreneurial, family, and community roots, prioritizing human relationships, long-term value creation, and a concrete contribution to the economy and society through responsible investment practices.

Florac is a permanent capital investment firm, active across Europe and North America, founded and owned by the Meyer family. The firm's investment strategy is concentrated on the private equity segment, structured around three complementary divisions: Florac Mid-Market Europe, Florac Partners Europe, and Florac North America. Florac partners with entrepreneurs, taking either majority or minority stakes, to foster the growth of companies into national and international leaders across diverse sectors.The firm was established in 2009 by the Meyer family, who are historically significant shareholders of the Louis Dreyfus Group. Florac was created to exclusively manage the family's funds, with a long-term vision for asset growth rather than focusing on immediate income. Léopold Meyer serves as the founder and President of Florac, embodying the entrepreneurial spirit and values of the Meyer family.Florac has a robust portfolio, having supported over 30 companies in Europe and North America. Notable past investments include Sani/Ikos (luxury hotel group), Maison Herez (wealth management advisory), Groupe Delcourt (francophone comic book publisher), and PADI (scuba diving training and certification). Current and recent investments span various industries, such as Diverzify (commercial flooring services), Unio Health Partners (healthcare), ClubFunding (multi-asset investment platform), ADIT Group (strategic intelligence), Makao Group (premium packaging solutions), US SALT, Entertainment Earth (toys and collectibles), Califia (plant-based beverages), and Theop (real estate consulting and management services).The Florac team comprises experienced investment professionals based in offices in Paris and Los Angeles. Key team members include Anish Aswani, Managing Partner for Florac North America, who brings extensive M&A experience, and Patrick Bendahan, Managing Partner for Florac Mid-Market Europe. The firm's approach emphasizes a collaborative and supportive partnership with management teams, focusing on strategic decision-making, leveraging their network of experts, and assisting in value creation strategies, rather than day-to-day operational involvement.

Ivesta Family Office is a multi-family office firm established in 2017, dedicated to providing comprehensive wealth management and advisory services to entrepreneurs. The firm distinguishes itself through a model built on independence, transparency, and a strong alignment of interests with its clients. Ivesta fosters a community of entrepreneurs, leveraging collective strength to serve individual needs and accelerate knowledge sharing and synergies.The firm was co-founded in 2017 by Olivier Duha, Pierre-Marie De Forville, and Remi Douchet, with Ariane Darmon also identified as a co-founder. Their vision was to create a family office that resonates with the entrepreneurial spirit, enabling clients to manage their assets with the same strategic acumen they apply to their businesses. Ivesta has grown to advise over 100 entrepreneurs, managing approximately €6 billion in assets.Ivesta Family Office invests across various asset classes, including Private Equity, Venture Capital, Real Estate, Private Debt, and Infrastructure. Their investment focus spans several key sectors such as Financial Services & Fintech, Technology, Software & Gaming, Agriculture, Agribusiness & Agtech, and Blockchain. Within these sectors, they target subsectors like SaaS, Marketplaces, Blockchain, Web3, FoodTech, and Fintech. The firm engages in venture capital investments across Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, and Growth stages. Ivesta is also a mission-driven company since 2021 and a Certified B Corporation since 2023, reflecting its commitment to sustainable practices and positive societal impact.The team at Ivesta Family Office comprises dedicated professionals, including Family Partners, Family Officers, and Family Data Keepers, who work in trios to ensure long-term, trusting relationships with clients. The firm also offers concierge services to handle administrative and real estate matters. Investment analysts are responsible for selecting, analyzing, and monitoring investments across financial markets and private markets, benefiting from the firm's independent model. The team's diverse backgrounds and collaborative spirit are central to Ivesta's approach to client service.

JMC Family Office is a single-family office dedicated to fostering lasting growth through direct investments in operating companies and supporting mission-driven nonprofits. The firm operates with a family business mindset, prioritizing strong relationships and sustainable growth with privately held companies. They focus on empowering management teams by providing strategic support while allowing them to run their businesses, and they invest patient capital for the long term, building for sustainable growth beyond a typical investment horizon.The firm was founded in 2012 by Jean-Marie Painvin, who serves as its CEO. Painvin previously held the position of Chairman of the Board and CEO of Deutsch Group, a global leader in high-performance connectors, which he was instrumental in growing into a world-class business before its sale to TE Connectivity in 2012 for $2.1 billion.JMC Family Office's investment portfolio includes companies such as Hawthorn Composites, specializing in advanced composite manufacturing for aerospace and defense; Leuko, which is developing a non-invasive white blood cell monitoring device; Advanced Track and Trace, providing brand protection and security systems; Ode à la Rose, an online flower delivery service; and Amerequip, a custom equipment manufacturer. Past investments include Keosys, a medical imaging product developer, and JTI Electrical & Instrumentation, which was successfully exited. The firm targets companies with sales between $10 million and $200 million and at least $3 million in operating income.The team at JMC Family Office brings diverse expertise to their investments. Jean-Marie Painvin's extensive experience from Deutsch Group provides significant operational and leadership insight. Tom Sadusky, a Managing Director, contributes over 30 years of experience in private industry and public accounting, with expertise in M&A and financial operations. Emily Kochanowicz, also a Managing Director, offers strategic and financial expertise from her background in investment banking and corporate development at Deutsch Group. John Bagge, Vice President, focuses on sourcing and executing direct investments and expanding co-investment relationships, while Sebastien Labarre provides due diligence, market research, and financial analysis support.

La Fontaine Family Office (LFFO) is an independent and regulated multi-family office based in Paris, France, established in 2010. Designed by families to serve families, LFFO provides comprehensive wealth planning, financial advisory, and special asset accompaniment services. The firm is not an asset manager but rather supervises a minimum of EUR 25 million in assets per family, working with over 100 qualified international service providers including fund managers, banks, insurers, lawyers, notaries, and chartered accountants. LFFO holds AMF accreditation as a Financial Investment Advisor, ACPR accreditation from the French banking and insurance supervisor, and operates as an insurance broker with ORIAS registration. Located at Avenue Victor Hugo in Paris, the firm was founded with a shared capital of EUR 100,000.

Mobilis Gestion is a French asset management company and family office, established in 1989. The firm operates across a broad spectrum of international financial markets, offering services in direct management, multi-management, discretionary management, and advisory. Their investment universe encompasses various asset classes including equities, hedge funds, bonds, money markets, derivatives, currencies, and commodities, reflecting a diversified and flexible approach to investment.Founded on December 28, 1988, and officially approved by the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) on December 31, 1997, Mobilis Gestion was created with a commitment to delivering independent and excellent service to its investors. This independence is a cornerstone of their philosophy, granting them complete freedom in making allocation and investment decisions for both the mandates entrusted to them and the management of their proprietary funds.While Mobilis Gestion manages several funds, such as CGEST, CFlex, CAVA CT, and CAVA OBLIG, specific notable investments or portfolio companies are not publicly detailed. The firm's strategy emphasizes optimizing diversified and flexible asset allocation across various asset classes and geographical regions, aiming to achieve positive performance for its clients.The management team at Mobilis Gestion brings a wealth of experience to the firm. Charles THEVENIN serves as Director General and Fixed Income Manager, with previous roles at Deloitte and Barclays AM. Loïc SANDER, Director of Management and Multi-Asset Manager, has over two decades of experience in allocation and managing diversified mandates, including a tenure with the Mulliez family office. Gaëtan BECQUE is the Risk Manager, and Raphaël LORENZ, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), acts as a Portfolio Manager, leveraging over 12 years of experience from BNP Paribas in structured multi-asset funds. The operational backbone is supported by Loetitia WALD, the Back Office Manager, and Rachel DEMOREST, the Operations Manager.

SPE Capital is an independent investment management firm dedicated to responsible investing and consistently delivering superior returns. The firm focuses on growth equity investments, acting as a long-term strategic partner to its portfolio companies. They provide financial, strategic, and operational support, emphasizing a patient capital approach to drive both solid financial returns and positive social impact. SPE Capital primarily targets opportunities across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, leveraging its extensive regional knowledge and on-the-ground presence.The firm was established in 2016 as a spinout from Swicorp, a prominent regional investment banking firm. This origin provided SPE Capital with a strong foundation and an experienced team that had already invested over USD 500 million across Africa and the Middle East since 2005. The founding team brought together a wealth of expertise and a shared vision for value creation through strategic partnerships.SPE Capital's investment portfolio spans various sectors, including notable companies such as Orchidia Pharmaceutical Industries, a leading ophthalmic pharmaceutical manufacturer in Egypt, Africa, and the Middle East. Other key investments include Ademat, a provider of power security solutions in Côte d'Ivoire; GlobalCorp, a non-banking financial services company in Egypt; Vital, a nutritional supplements producer in Tunisia; and Clinique Tilila, a multidisciplinary private clinic in Morocco. The firm also shows interest in emerging technologies, as evidenced by its insights on Artificial Intelligence in emerging markets' private equity.The firm is led by an experienced senior team of over 20 members, boasting nearly 100 years of combined experience in the private equity sector. This team is characterized by an entrepreneurial spirit, a commitment to excellence, and a 'boots-on-the-ground' approach, working closely with partners. Key team members, such as Edouard Pontet, Managing Partner and COO, bring extensive experience in private equity across emerging markets and a background in international law, overseeing critical operational functions including finance, legal, investor engagement, and ESG.

Wendel Group is a prominent European investment firm specializing in private assets, operating through two complementary business lines: third-party private asset management and proprietary investments. The firm is committed to a philosophy of active and engaged ownership, aiming to create long-term value for its clients and shareholders. With a strategic focus on mid-market opportunities, Wendel deploys capital across various private asset classes, leveraging its extensive experience and global network.The origins of Wendel trace back to 1704 as a steelmaking enterprise in Lorraine, France. Over centuries, the company evolved, eventually transitioning its core focus to investment activities. While its industrial heritage spans over 270 years, Wendel Group, as an investment firm, was founded in 1957. This transformation has allowed the firm to adapt and thrive, building a robust investment ecosystem in Europe and North America.Wendel's proprietary investment portfolio targets leading companies with strong sustainable growth potential across key sectors. Notable investments include ACAMS, Crisis Prevention Institute, and Globeducate in the education, professional training, and technology sectors; Bureau Veritas and Scalian in business services; and Stahl and Tarkett in industrials. The firm also holds a significant stake in IHS Towers, a leading provider of digital infrastructure. Through its multi-affiliated private asset management platform, Wendel Investment Managers, the firm addresses the needs of institutional investors in private equity, private debt, and secondary markets, including partnerships with firms like IK Partners and Monroe Capital.The firm's leadership team includes Laurent Mignon as Chairman of the Executive Board and Group CEO, and David Darmon as Group Deputy CEO. Harper Mates leads Wendel North America as CEO, reflecting the firm's commitment to its transatlantic strategy. With over 600 employees across 12 countries, Wendel's teams bring diverse and complementary expertise, united by a shared ambition to foster sustainable growth and value creation within its portfolio companies and for its clients.

YADAY is a venture capital firm that evolved from the Afflelou Family Office (AA&Sons), aiming to be a new kind of VC. The firm operates as an ecosystem of global strategic partners, focusing on accelerating the adoption of Applied AI. YADAY's mission is to build a portfolio of scale-ups capable of becoming global category leaders across Europe, the US, and the Middle East. They back visionary founders with early traction who are developing sustainable, cross-industry solutions by bridging technological innovation with real-world adoption.YADAY was formally launched in 2024 by co-founders Romain Afflelou and Pauline Bovyn, building upon the decade-long investment track record of the Afflelou Family Office. Romain Afflelou, based in Miami, brings over 20 years of experience in angel investing, digital transformation, venture capital, and family office investments, having previously developed AA&Sons into a diversified investment platform. Pauline Bovyn, based in Paris, contributes over 20 years of experience at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and investment, with prior leadership roles at TotalEnergies and as COO of AA&Sons. The firm's name, YADAY, combines the Hebrew word "YAD" (hand) and the English word "DAY," symbolizing their continuous and strong support for entrepreneurs.YADAY has a diverse portfolio, having invested in over 140 startups and 17 funds worldwide through its family office roots. The firm's portfolio includes companies such as Aeler, Aircall, Alma, AmWell, Anello, AnnaBella, Artpoint, Ascendance, Audion, Azfalte, Blue dot, BodyVision Medical, Bravo Sierra, Bruvi, Cashbee, Circle Sportswear, Cocoli, Coinhouse, Cowboy, and D+ for care. YADAY also operates a "Club" that brings together business angels, entrepreneurs, and family offices for co-investment opportunities, pooling capital, expertise, and networks.The YADAY team is described as experienced and complementary, comprising investors, entrepreneurs, and individuals from major international groups. Beyond the co-founders, the leadership includes Valentin Bar-Cohen, Head of Investment, based in Tel Aviv. Valentin, an HEC Paris graduate, has a background spanning M&A, public policy, investment banking, and venture capital, bringing financial rigor and operational proximity to founders. The team's collective expertise and international presence across Paris, Miami, Luxembourg, and Tel Aviv enable them to act as a growth catalyst and provide strategic support, business acceleration, and international expansion for their portfolio companies.