François Messager

Descours & Cabaud SA distributes construction materials and mechanical components for industrial machinery. It offers metal, building and public works product, cutting tools abrasives, fasteners, water treatment, welding supplies, tooling, heating, sanitary and plumbing. The company was founded in 1782 and is headquartered in Lyon, France.

Armafina SA provides accounting, tax, and auditing services. The private company is based in Fribourg, Switzerland.

La Compagnie des Vétérinaires SA provides animal and pet healthcare services. It also offers funeral services, veterinary care waste management, and digital solutions for veterinaries. The company was founded on November 3, 1993 and is headquartered in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France.

NGE SAS provides public construction services. It offers heavy construction, geotechnical work, civil engineering, earthwork, pipes, networks, and rail works. The company was founded on May 7, 2008 and is headquartered in Tarascon, France.

CIC Private Debt SASU (CIC Private Debt) is a private equity firm headquartered in France. Founded in 2004, the company is a subsidiary of CM-CIC Capital Finance SA which is ultimately owned by Groupe Crédit Mutuel-CIC in France. Formerly known as CIC Mezzanine Gestion SASU in 2019, they changed their name to CIC Private Debt SASU. They provide mezzanine financing and operate in close relationship with the Leveraged & Acquisition Finance division of their parent.

CM CIC Investissement SA is a wholly-owned private equity subsidiary of Crédit Industriel et Commercial SA, ultimately owned by Groupe Crédit Mutuel-CIC in France. Established in 1990 and based in Paris, the firm invests through their subsidiaries on behalf of the parent group and for external clients including small, medium and large companies, private individuals and investment funds. They also provide M&A advisory services.^ ^ CIC Finance is an active, long-term manager investing across development stages in France, Europe, the U.S. and Asia. The firm partners with investee company management, providing diversified financial and sectoral expertise and assisting management to implement their business plan. CIC Finance typically invests EUR 1-30 million.

Sudinnova SA (Sudinnova) is the private equity subsidiary of Vizille Capital Innovation SAS, ultimately owned by Groupe CM-CIC in France. Based in Lyon, the firm was established in 1983 at the initiative of CIC Lyonnaise de Banque and Sofinnova. The firm's shareholders include CIC Banque de Vizille, CDC Entreprises, Sofinnova, the regional insurance group Apicil and the Rhône-Alpes region. Sudinnova, also known as Société Financière d'Innovation du Sud Est, specializes in regional venture capital investing. Between 2000 and 2004 the firm was supervised by Sud Partners, a majority-owned subsidiary of SIGEFI Ventures Gestion, the venture capital arm of French independent group Siparex.

NFD SAS is a holding French company.

Foncière Roy René SAS is an investment holding company based in Mougins, France. Foncière Roy René SAS functions as an investment holding French company. The company was founded in 2001, and Laurent Cheton has been the CEO of the company since 2020.

Altrad Investment Authority SAS provides industrial services. It offers services to oil, gas, energy, power generation, process environment, and construction sectors. The company was founded by Mohed Altrad in 1985 and is headquartered in Montpellier, France.

Ortec Expansion SA operates as a holding company, with interest in the industrial chemicals, pharmaceuticals, agricultural food, and nuclear sectors. The company is headquartered in Aix-en-Provence, France.

Groupe Socomore SA provides chemical and biological cleaning solutions. Its products include surface treatment and preparation; adhesives; coatings; and non-destructive testing. The firm caters to the aeronautics, automobile, railways, energy, and industrial sectors. The company was founded by Jean Bossuet in 1972 and is headquartered in Vannes, France.

SODERO Gestion SAS is a Private Equity firm, a subsidiary of Caisse d'Epargne des Pays de la Loire founded in 1958. SODERO Gestion SAS is headquartered in Nantes.

MACC SA operates under wholesale trading of equipments for mining, construction and engineering. It offers basic materials and equipments for infrastructural projects. The firm's products include step-ladders, work tables, folding and scaffolding chairs for interior works, and roof racks for commercial vehicles. The company was founded by Georges Lavrard in 1946 and is headquartered in Chatêllerault, France.

Oletis SA operates as a holding company, which owns and operates hotels. It offers hotel and restaurant investment management services. The company was founded by François-Xavier Bourgois in 2007 and is headquartered in Paris, France.

Axium Packaging SA engages in the manufacture and distribution of packaging solutions. Its products include jars, bottles, boxes, caps, boxes, and capsules. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Andrezieux-Boutheon, France.

Apinvest SA is an investment holding Belgian company that provides business management consulting and services. The private company was founded in 2017 and is based in Schaerbeek, Belgium.

Qualium Investissement SASU is an Independent Private Equity firm founded in 1994. Qualium Investissement is headquartered in Paris.

Omnes Capital SAS (Omnes Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 1984. The firm is headquartered in Paris, France with additional offices in Belgium, Switzerland, Germany.

Turenne Capital Partenaires SA (Turenne Capital) is a venture capital subsidiary of Turenne Associés SA founded in 1999 by Aymard de Lasteyrie. The firm is headquartered in Paris, France.

Andera Partners SCA (Andera Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2001 by Pierre-Michel Passy. The firm is headquartered in Paris, France.

Bretzel Burgard SAS produces frozen bakery products. It also offers appetiser catering products and snacks. The company was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in Hoerdt, France.

Part of Holweg Group SAS, Bag Invest SAS operates as a holding French company. The company is based in Molsheim, France.

Fipagest is a holding French company.

Cookie Creations SAS produces pastry and baked products. It offers cookies, brownies, muffins, tarts, and cakes. The company is headquartered in Chelles, France.

Unigrains SA, also known as Union Financière pour le Développement de l' Economie Céréalière, is an independent French private equity firm which was created in 1963 on the initiative of the Association Générale des Producteurs de Blé (AGPB). Located in Paris, the firm provides financial assistance, loans and equity capital to food processing and agro-industrial businesses in the biotechnology and related services sectors in France and Europe. In accordance with the objectives set by their agreement with the state, Unigrains provides funds to food manufacturers and agricultural cooperatives, not directly to the farmers themselves.

Agro-Service 2000 SA provides sales and repair of agricultural equipment, serving farmers, foresters, landscape, and rural communities. The company was founded by Gérard Pauthier in 1982 and is headquartered in Menat, France.

Today, Artesys is one of the European leaders in the areas of production and information system management. The firm operates throughout Europe, while its core markets remain France and Italy. On behalf of its clients, Artesys is constantly seeking new techniques and technologies to enable them to continually improve its infrastructure's efficiency and productivity. Working from the beginning of the project to post implementation support, the firm helps its clients through the project life cycle. The firm's clients' and partners' continuously renewed confidence in the firm has enabled it to record annual growth in the company's business of more than 30% for the fourth successive year. A high yield market, fascinating projects, professional employees, satisfied clients and faithful partners are the ingredients of its success.

France Invest is a French association of investors for growth that supports private equity as a lever for business creators and managers to achieve growth. The private company is based in Paris, France and was founded by Maurice Tchenio. The association is at the heart of the economy and aims to share the value created by supporting companies in their innovation and energy transition efforts.

Aquiti Gestion SAS (Aquiti Gestion) is an independent French venture capital firm which was founded in 1998 as Aquitaine Création Innovation by a number of economic and financial partners including the Conseil Régional d'Aquitaine, CDC Enterprises, financial institutions, banks and industrial groups. Formerly known as Aquitaine Création Investissement SAS, the firm changed their name to Aquiti Gestion in 2011. They are headquartered in Bordeaux and specialize in financing regional SMEs and is backed by public and private investors.

Bretagne Jeunes Entreprises SA (BJE) is an independent French venture capital firm which was created in 1999 by la Région Bretagne and CDC Enterprises. to help invest in start-ups located in the Britanny region of France. Based in Rennes, BJE's shareholders include four regional banks (Banque populaire de l'Ouest, Crédit Mutuel de Bretagne, Caisse d'épargne Bretagne-Pays de Loire, Crédit Agricole) and OSEO Bretagne.

Euro Forma Dis SAS provides distance learning services through its distance training and e-learning schools. It offers courses in arts and graphic design, paramedic and social training, animal care, environmental services and gardening. The company is headquartered in Montrouge, France.