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Company Research Report: LBO France





Company Overview



  • Name: LBO France

  • Mission: Pioneers in private equity in France, LBO France is committed to being a multi-specialist, multi-country investment platform that actively contributes to the energy transition, climate change, and social equity. This commitment is both a source of pride and a responsibility, aiming to create value with tangible social impact.

  • Founded: 1985

  • Founders: No information is available.

  • Key People:

  • Robert Daussun (Executive Chairman)

  • Stéphanie Casciola (CEO, Head of Real Estate and Proptech)

  • Marie-Astrid Auriol (Partner, CFO)

  • Sophie Chateau (Partner, Head of Investor Relations)

  • Thomas Boulman (Partner, Head of LBO Mid Cap)

  • Jean-Marie Leroy (Partner, Head of LBO Small Cap)

  • Jacques Franchi (Partner, CIO, Head of Debt)

  • Valéry Huot (Partner, Head of Venture, Digital Health)

  • Headquarters: 148 rue de l'université, 75007 Paris, France

  • Number of Employees: 51-200 employees

  • Revenue: No information is available.

  • Known For: LBO France is known for being a pioneering private equity firm active in various sectors including Private Equity, Real Estate, Venture Capital, and Public Equity. It has a strong emphasis on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) criteria and climate initiatives.


Products and Services



Investments



  • LBO Mid Cap:

  • Investments in companies with enterprise values above €100 million.

  • Focus on growth-oriented companies in France and internationally.


  • LBO Small Cap:

  • Investments in companies with enterprise values below €100 million.

  • Focus on helping French and Italian SMEs grow internationally through organic and external expansion.


  • Real Estate and Proptech:

  • Investments in real estate, both commercial and residential, with an emphasis on environmental responsibility and value creation.


  • Venture Digital Health:

  • Focuses on innovative companies within the digital health sector with significant potential for international expansion.


  • Public Equity:

  • Investments in minority stakes in listed French small and mid-cap companies with strategies aligned with private equity principles.


Key Features of Products



  • Platform-Based Approach:

  • Leverages expertise across various sectors to drive collective value.


  • ESG Integration:

  • Committed to integrating ESG criteria across investment decisions and supporting portfolio companies with ESG goals.


  • Multi-Specialist, Multi-Country Coverage:

  • Extensive coverage in private equity, real estate, venture capital, and public equities across Europe, including Italy and the African continent.


Recent Developments



  • Acquisitions and Investments:

  • Acquired a minority stake in Leascorp, a digital leasing brokerage.

  • Participated in Cold Pad’s €7 million raise to expand into renewable energy and construction.


  • Financing Activities:

  • Secured a unitranche financing of €21.7 million for Serapid, leader in heavy load transfer technology.


  • Product Innovations and Partnerships:

  • Launch of NewStone, a Proptech-focused fund.

  • Partnerships with key investors like European Investment Bank on impactful projects like Seedstars Africa Ventures.


  • Recognition and Awards:

  • Won ESG Sustainable Development Award.

  • Received awards for best private equity reporting in 2024.


Future Outlook



With its strong foundation in private equity, LBO France continues to push boundaries by expanding its international reach and launching innovative products that align with sustainability and ESG principles. The firm remains committed to growing its investments focused on reducing carbon footprints and embracing technologies that support long-term environmental goals.