H.I.G. Capital Strengthens French Team with Antonin Marcus

Key Takeaways

Geography: France.

Analysis

H.I.G. Capital, a leading global alternative investment firm with $70 billion in capital under management, has announced the appointment of Antonin Marcus as Managing Director in its Middle Market Private Equity team in France.

Based in Paris, Marcus brings over 15 years of experience in private equity and finance, having led investments across various industries and deal types, including corporate carve-outs and leveraged buyouts of family-owned and founder-led businesses. He previously spent eight years at Eurazeo and began his career at Goldman Sachs in London. Notably, Marcus had an earlier tenure at H.I.G. Capital in Paris, making this a return to the firm.

In his new role, Marcus will oversee H.I.G.'s Middle Market LBO activities in France, focusing on larger transactions to complement the firm's existing capabilities. His extensive network and deep experience are expected to be instrumental in driving H.I.G.'s continued success in the French market.

Olivier Boyadjian, Managing Director and Head of H.I.G.'s Paris office, commented, "Antonin is a highly regarded private equity investor. We are excited to have him rejoin H.I.G. as a Managing Director in charge of our Middle Market LBO activities in France."

Markus Noe-Nordberg, Managing Director and Head of the H.I.G. European Middle Market LBO team, added, "We are delighted to welcome Antonin to our team. His deep experience and extensive network will be instrumental to our continued success in France."

Founded in 1993, H.I.G. Capital has invested in and managed more than 400 companies worldwide. The firm's current portfolio includes over 100 companies with combined sales exceeding $53 billion. H.I.G. specializes in providing both debt and equity capital to middle-market companies, utilizing a flexible and operationally focused approach.