France

In 2007, Gimv established a dedicated Buyouts & Growth division for the French market, based in Paris. The presence of a dedicated, highly qualified local buyout team enables Gimv to optimally assess investment opportunities, taking due account of the local market’s specificities.

With buyout teams already in place in Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany, the extension to neighbouring France was a logical choice. Gimv’s former investments in French companies and its cooperation with the French funds EPF and Pragma provide the solid foundations for a balanced and diverse portfolio.

The French team leverages the strengths of Gimv’s international network and extensive experience. The local investment managers establish partnerships with investee companies, helping them expand their activities and increase profitability through financial support and professional guidance.

Mutual trust and alignment of interests form the basis of each transaction. The division focuses on long-term value enhancement for its investments, which typically arise from the following situations:

• succession issues in family-owned companies
• financial shareholders seeking liquidity
• corporate divestitures
• companies in need of financial means to accelerate growth
   

Portfolio overview

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