LBO France

LBO France is a private equity firm based in Paris, specializing in middle market buyouts, small cap buyouts, real estate, and secondary debt. Founded in 1998, it focuses on investing in subsidiaries of major groups or family-owned companies across a wide range of sectors, including energy, healthcare, consumer goods, and telecommunications. LBO France typically invests between €2 million and €2 billion in companies with enterprise values ranging from $16 million to €2.5 billion and sales between $50 million and $1 billion. The firm primarily targets French firms or those with management in France, and it emphasizes a balanced approach between business-to-business and business-to-consumer investments. LBO France takes majority stakes in its portfolio companies and participates actively in their governance through supervisory board positions. The firm aims for exits within three to seven years, utilizing various investment formats, including equity notes and convertible bonds.

Franck Abadia

Managing Director, Operating Team

Auriol, Marie-Astrid

Partner and CFO

Arthur Balland

Investment Director, LBO Small Cap

Xavier Bayrou

Investment Manager, LBO Mid Cap

Vincent Briancon

Partner

Charles Béal

Investment Manager, LBO Small Cap

Giulio Carminati

Investment Manager, LBO Small Cap

Etienne Colas Ph.D

Senior Managing Director, Operating Team

Couturier, Simon

Senior Director, LBO Mid Cap

Roberto D'Angelo

Managing Director, Country Manager

Daussun Ph.D., Robert

CEO

Emmanuel Fiorentino

Senior Director, LBO Small Cap

Eva Hoël

Managing Director, LBO Mid Cap

Neyla Merheb

Investment Director, Venture Digital Health

Laura Panquet

Investment Director, Proptech

Matthes Seeling

Director, Venture Digital Health

Melissa Settouf

Investment Manager, LBO Mid Cap

Frédéric Teboul

CFO, Venture Digital Health

Zerauschek, Pietro

Founder and Managing Director

70 past transactions

Hosman

Venture Round in 2023
They publish your property on more than 35 professional sites.

hemea (ex-Travauxlib)

Venture Round in 2023
Home renovation is a dream for many, but often, the process turns out to be a nightmare. Today, the market lacks transparency and trust, which leaves 50% of homeowners dissatisfied with the result and the cost. Although renovations often represent a significant financial cost, homeowners are left in the dark in terms of budgeting, timing and quality. Only in France, the renovation market is worth €40B, but it is hugely fragmented with many small players being unable to negotiate discounts with their providers. Hemea tackles this market through its SaaS enabled platform, which connects homeowners wishing to renovate their homes, with carefully selected architects and qualified local contractors. The company has a winning strategy due to its customer oriented focus, where respect for the budget and the timing, as well as transparency in prices are at the core of the business. On top of this, the company generates immense value for contractors, as the service delivers high demand and seamless administrative tools, streamlining their work.

SiVIEW

Series A in 2022
SiVIEW specializes in providing IT solutions to find prescribed eyeglasses.

Impress

Series B in 2022
Impress specializes in invisible orthodontics. They provide teeth alignment services intended to carry out a personalized diagnosis and treatment for each patient. The company provides services for unbalanced bites, crowded teeth, rotations, and interdental spaces and also offers individualized digital monitoring services.

Diabeloop

Series C in 2022
Diabeloop is a medical device company for diabetes and closed-loop system. It also develops disruptive technological innovations to automate the treatment of diabetes. The company mission is to make accessible disruptive technological innovations that will allow people with type 1 diabetes to live the life they want. Diabeloop was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Grenoble, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.

Wandercraft

Series C in 2022
Wandercraft develops and sells the first exoskeleton to walk self-balanced, providing a realistic gait without crutches or technical aids. Its first commercial version, Atalante, was CE-marked in 2019 and is sold to European rehab hospitals to improve gait re-learning treatments. As of June 2020, FDA approval is on the way. The company develops a slimmer, sleeker and agile Personal Mobility exo for daily life usage. Wandercraft is a full-stack company integrating competencies in algorithmics, AI, robotics, production, clinical, marketing and sales. Wandercraft's exo is the first realistic, autonomous walking device for the walking impaired and also likely the first bipedal walking robot to be a commercial product and not a lab prototype.

Stilla Technologies

Debt Financing in 2021
Stilla Technologies is a Paris-based European Biotechnology company that focuses on accelerating the development of next-generation genetic tests by providing a ground-breaking and flexible digital PCR (dPCR) solution: the Naica System. Taking advantage of cutting-edge microfluidic innovations, Stilla aims to make dPCR a lab commodity to all Life Sciences areas: research, therapeutics, and all the “omics”.

Antidote.me

Venture Round in 2021
Antidote is a digital health company focused on accelerating and improving medical research. By combining proprietary technologies, data, and well-established business models, the company is transforming the way patients and researchers connect so that breakthroughs happen faster. Antidote was launched as TrialReach in 2010 and rebranded to Antidote in 2016. The company is based in the US and the UK.

Polis Fondi

Acquisition in 2021
Polis Fondi is an asset management present on the Italian market and specializing in alternative real estate funds and credit funds.

Hosman

Venture Round in 2021
They publish your property on more than 35 professional sites.

Meditect

Seed Round in 2021
Meditect is a social entreprise whose mission is to digitize actors of the medicine supply chain. We offer innovative solutions in Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal, Cameroon and soon in all sub-Saharan Africa. Africa is experiencing an unprecedented population explosion. To face the challenge of access to quality medicines, Africa will have to leapfrog thanks to digital technology.

Kayentis

Venture Round in 2020
Kayentis, a global leader in eCOA and Decentralized Clinical Trial solutions, empowers pharma, biotech, and CROs to streamline data collection in clinical trials, enhancing simplicity, efficiency, and data quality. Since 2005, Kayentis has spearheaded clinical development, specializing in eCOA solutions across phases I-IV in over 200 indications across more than 20 therapeutic areas. Adapting to the changing landscape, Kayentis is now offering a comprehensive suite of services to support science-driven and patient-centric clinical research, with operational capabilities across the USA, Europe, and Asia.

Prenax

Acquisition in 2020
Prenax Inc. provides online subscription management and books purchase administration services.

Colonies

Series B in 2020
Colonies is a French startup that provides co-living housing solutions for urban devotees. It creates better housing solutions by designing and managing fully-furnished, community-minded quality homes located in large cities. It targets young people who are looking for an apartment without all the hassle involved in actually looking for an apartment. Colonies was founded in 2017 and is based in Paris, France. Currently, it has four buildings in the Paris area and two in Berlin.

Stilla Technologies

Series B in 2020
Stilla Technologies is a Paris-based European Biotechnology company that focuses on accelerating the development of next-generation genetic tests by providing a ground-breaking and flexible digital PCR (dPCR) solution: the Naica System. Taking advantage of cutting-edge microfluidic innovations, Stilla aims to make dPCR a lab commodity to all Life Sciences areas: research, therapeutics, and all the “omics”.

FeetMe

Series A in 2019
FeetMe is a digital health company providing a high quality, unique technology platform for in-clinic and real-world gait and activity assessments. Our objective is to Support clinical research by providing relevant digital biomarkers and to improve care of patients suffering from movement disorders and mobility constraints.

Quantificare

Series A in 2019
Quantificare is set into motion an enterprising project based on twenty years of experience in medical imaging, with the aim of transforming pioneering ideas into innovative products and services.

Ecritel Group

Private Equity Round in 2019
Ecritel Group is one of the French leaders in cloud computing solutions. It provides Internet hosting, outsourcing and content acceleration (CDN) solutions for companies, mainly e-merchants and major brands, under the brands Ecritel, CDN, Tech, Oxyd and Stockho Hosting.

Eurotab

Acquisition in 2019
Eurotab develops and manufactures rotary presses and pre and post-processing equipment.

BioSerenity

Series B in 2019
BioSerenity souhaite aider la communauté scientifique à mieux comprendre l'épilepsie pour mieux la soigner. Une fois anonymisées et privées de tout lien avec le patient, les données recueillies seront mise à disposition des chercheurs de l'Institut du Cerveau et de la Moelle épinière (ICM). C'est un pas décisif pour faire avancer la recherche sur l'épilepsie et améliorer le futur du diagnostic

Infodis

Acquisition in 2019
Infodis is an SSI specialized in providing professional IT services and integrating systems and networks.

Moustache Bikes

Acquisition in 2019
Moustache Bikes specializing in the design, development, assembly and distribution of Assistance Bikes Electrical connection (VAE).

Passman

Acquisition in 2019
Passman is a Villeurbanne-based provider of internet access services for health, tourism, and other industries.

Bluclad

Acquisition in 2018
Bluclad has an high experience to the electroplating process dedicated to the Luxury Fashion’s World and collaborates with the major international luxury Maison.

Stilla Technologies

Series A in 2018
Stilla Technologies is a Paris-based European Biotechnology company that focuses on accelerating the development of next-generation genetic tests by providing a ground-breaking and flexible digital PCR (dPCR) solution: the Naica System. Taking advantage of cutting-edge microfluidic innovations, Stilla aims to make dPCR a lab commodity to all Life Sciences areas: research, therapeutics, and all the “omics”.

Deezer

Series F in 2018
Deezer connects 14 million active users around the world to over 53 million tracks. Available in more than 180 countries worldwide, Deezer gives instant access to the most diverse global music streaming catalogue on any device. Deezer is the only music streaming service with Flow, the unique mix of all your old favorites and new recommendations in one ever-changing stream. Based on an intuitive, proprietary algorithm and created by people who love music, it’s the only place to hear all your music back-to-back with fresh discoveries tailored to you. Deezer is available on your favorite device, including smartphone, tablet, PC, laptop, home sound system, connected car or smart TV. Deezer was founded by [Jonathan Benassaya](http://www.crunchbase.com/person/jonathan-benassaya) and [Daniel Marhely](http://www.crunchbase.com/person/daniel-marhely) in August 2006.

My Media

Acquisition in 2018
My Media Group is an independent media buying agency. It offers TV-to-web campaigns and search engine optimisation services. My Media Group currently has more than 500 clients, for whom it manages each year more than EUR1 billion gross media space. As a leader in developing media strategies directly targeting customer acquisition, the company is particularly well established in e-commerce, where it has market share of more than 40 per cent with pure players, including Trivago, Groupon, Just Eat, Showroomprivé, Vistaprint and Meilleurtaux. My Media also orchestrates consultancy and space buying for several benchmark players, such as Système U, Feu Vert, GIFI, Michel et Augustin and Labeyrie.

BIOMODEX

Series A in 2018
BIOMODEX is an innovative medical technology company based in Paris and Boston using 3D printing to create tissue-like anatomical twins from medical images, for patient-specific rehearsal and advanced training. The anatomically accurate twin is designed to provide critical tactile feedback to users which, when paired with our simulated blood flow stations, offers a unique and tailored end to end physician experience.

Crouzet Automation

Acquisition in 2017
Supported by an experienced technical team, Crouzet Automation is a pioneer in the simplification of programming. The brand offers the easiest-to-use and most adaptable alternative automation solution for specialized and demanding needs. Manufactured in compliance with the most stringent quality and environmental standards, their products are specifically suited for integration in a wide range of applications such as waste and water treatment, access control, renewable energies, building equipment, industrial machines and transportation.

BioSerenity

Series A in 2017
BioSerenity souhaite aider la communauté scientifique à mieux comprendre l'épilepsie pour mieux la soigner. Une fois anonymisées et privées de tout lien avec le patient, les données recueillies seront mise à disposition des chercheurs de l'Institut du Cerveau et de la Moelle épinière (ICM). C'est un pas décisif pour faire avancer la recherche sur l'épilepsie et améliorer le futur du diagnostic

Serapid

Acquisition in 2017
Founded in 1972, Serapid specializes in the safe handling of very heavy loads. The company’s expertise lies in those applications with heavy loads and long stroke requirements, limited space and the need for accuracy and repeatability. Serapid’s core technology is the Rigid Chain, the chain that can push. It consists of interlocking links that behave like a chain yet lock like a rigid bar, providing a safe, reliable and compact telescopic actuation mechanism that also works in harsh environments.

Groupe RG

Acquisition in 2017
RG Safety Group is the French leading specialised distributor of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Bringing together old companies created in the 1950s and more recently, under the leadership of a parent company RG SAFETY, the RG Group offers a perfect homogeneity both in terms of organization and diversity Offers and services. Experience, responsiveness and a desire to make progress have placed RG Group among the leaders in the distribution, design and manufacturing of PPE in Europe.

Vetroelite

Acquisition in 2017
Vetroelite design and marketing of special glasses for the spirits, food and cosmetics markets.

HMY Group

Acquisition in 2017
HMY Group specializes in creating and managing commercial spaces across various retail sectors. The company offers comprehensive services, including consulting, design, engineering, and project management, ensuring a seamless process from concept to installation. With a focus on sustainability and technology, HMY Group supports clients in transforming their retail environments to enhance customer experiences.

IKKS

Acquisition in 2015
Ikks Group S.A.S. owns and operates apparel retail stores that sell apparel and clothing accessories. The company was founded in 1986 and is based in Saint-Macaire-en-Mauges, France. Ikks Group S.A.S. is a former subsidiary of Permis De Construire S.A.

FH Orthopedics

Acquisition in 2014
GROUP FH ORTHO is renowned for its innovative products and surgical techniques, which stem from collaborations with leading orthopaedic surgeons in France and throughout the world. Today, Group FH ORTHO offers a full range of orthopaedic implants: hip, knee, shoulder, cruciate ligament repair, forefoot, hindfoot and spine.

Payot

Acquisition in 2014
Payot is a manufacturer of skin care products that was originally created by dermatologist Nadia Payot.

Vaglio

Acquisition in 2014
Vaglio SA owns and operates a Jaumont limestone quarry in France.

McIntosh Group

Acquisition in 2014
McIntosh Group engages in the design, manufacture, marketing, and distribution of high-end audio equipment.

Alvest

Acquisition in 2012
Alvest is a company dedicated to the design, manufacturing and distribution of technical products for the aviation industry. This includes aviation ground support equipment, spare parts and services, and technical adhesives and markings for the aerospace and industrial markets.

Diam International

Acquisition in 2012
Diam International is a European designer and manufacturer of high quality point-of-purchase ("POP") displays primarily for cosmetics.

Labeyrie Fine Foods

Private Equity Round in 2012
Labeyrie Fine Foods sells products in several segments such as smoked salmon & fish, prawns and shellfish, foie gras, spreadables and blinis.

Eminence

Acquisition in 2011
Eminence manufactures and markets men’s and women's underwear. The company is engaged in the distribution of underwear, lingerie, swimwear and pajamas through its brands Athena and Liabel for its customers in France and Italy.

The Kooples

Acquisition in 2011
The Kooples is a brand that offers tailor-made neo-dandyist look and Saville Row elegance for both men and women. The company is founded in 2008 by brothers Alexandre, Laurent and Raphaël Elicha.

CMR Group

Acquisition in 2011
CMR Group designs, manufactures and markets sensors, switchboards, engine monitoring systems and electrical cabinets for the marine, power and oil & gas markets.

DCI

Acquisition in 2011
DCI is an IT services company specializing in the integration of IT infrastructure and telecommunications solutions, primarily for medium-sized businesses.

Exxelia Group

Acquisition in 2010
Exxelia Group designs and manufactures innovative electronic and electromechanical solutions that offer high levels of performance and reliability. For over 50 years, Exxelia Group has been focusing its business on the design and manufacture of innovative high-tech solutions: capacitors, filters, precision mechanics, position sensor, slip rings, and magnetic wound components.

Flash

Private Equity Round in 2010
Flash is the european group in premium logistics at your service. Flash provides time-critical services to the automotive sector and has a number of OEM and tier one customers. It also provides services for the aerospace and healthcare sectors.

Idéal Résidences SAS

Acquisition in 2010
Idéal Résidences SAS operates retirement homes for the elderly persons.

Dr Gerard

Acquisition in 2010
Producers of confectionery products based in Miedzyrzec Podlaski, Poland The company offers products including biscuits and cookies of various flavors, enabling its consumers to have better confectionery items prepared by their own innovative recipes.

MOM Group

Acquisition in 2010
MOM Group is the French leader for fruit purees and cream desserts sold in supermarket ambient food shelves. The story of the MOM Group began in 2006, when the companies Materne and Mont Blanc came together. These two specialists in fruit and dairy processing shared an innovative vision and began their adventure together in France and then abroad. Thanks to these century-old brands—pure products of French know-how—their enthusiastic collaborators and incredible growth, the MOM Group aims to become the world leader in the market of healthy snacking.

PARISCityVISION

Acquisition in 2008
PARISCityVISION is the tourist transport leader in Paris and for journeys eparting from Paris.

Converteam

Acquisition in 2008
Converteam is a worldwide specialist in Power Conversion engineering with the clear mission to improve and secure customers' process performance while lowering environmental impact. The Group provides customized solutions built around three core components: motors and generators, drives, automation and process controls. Their customers operate in five main markets: Marine (Merchant & Naval), Industry, Oil & Gas and Offshore, Renewables (Wind, Wave, Tidal & Solar) and traditional Power Generation. Their extensive offering —from design-only to turnkey systems, installation and commissioning— is backed by a full range of Services.

Averys

Acquisition in 2008
Averys is an international group involved in the conception, production and the installation of storage systems: racks, warehouse automation and metallic furniture.

Maisons du Monde

Acquisition in 2008
Maisons du Monde manufactures and retails home furnishings. The Company sells a range of furniture, tableware, textiles, storage solutions, cutlery, bathroom accessories, decorative products, and outdoor equipment. Maisons du Monde serves customers worldwide

TIAMA S.A.S.

Acquisition in 2007
TIAMA S.A.S. provides hollow glass inspection solutions. It offers inspection systems, such as Tiama HOT MASS, a hot-end article weight management solution; Tiama HOT MOVE, a solution for hot-end advanced article positioning management; and I-Care, a solution for enhanced hot end process efficiency.

Tractel Ltd

Acquisition in 2007
Tractel Ltd is designs, manufactures and markets lifting & handling material, load measurement devices, temporary & permanent access solutions and antifall safety equipment.

Gravotech, Inc.

Acquisition in 2007
Gravotech is an engineering company that provides engraving and marking solutions.

MediPole Partenaires

Acquisition in 2007
MédiPôle Partenaires is a group of private clinics whose competence is particularly recognized in the fields of Medicine of Obstetric Surgery (MCO), Continuing Care and Rehabilitation (SSR) and Home Hospitalization (HAD).

Consolis SAS

Acquisition in 2006
Consolis manufactures concrete products for residential and non-residential construction and also for infrastructure projects such as the construction of bridges or sewers.

Poult Group

Acquisition in 2006
Biscuits Poult SAS produces and sells sweet biscuits in Europe. Its products include sandwich biscuits, cookies, chocolate coated biscuits, breakfast biscuits, wafers, puff pastry biscuits, filled biscuits, tartlets, plain biscuits, and banquettes. The company also assists the development of private labels in France. The company was founded in 1883 and is based in Montauban, France.

Worldwide Flight Services

Acquisition in 2006
Worldwide Flight Services is a ground handling organization that offers a range of services in the aviation industry. Its services include air cargo and baggage handling; secure operational and technical support; and premium customer services. Worldwide Flight Services was acquired by Platinum Equity in October 2015. Worldwide Flight Services was founded in 1983.

Sonovision Group

Acquisition in 2006
Sonovision Group provides documents and manuals for the engineering industry.

Terreal

Acquisition in 2005
Inspired by the beauty and the natural qualities of terracotta for over 150 years, TERREAL has continued forging ahead, meeting the market challenges to become a key building materials player. Now with a turnover of 400 million euros and over 2,700 employees worldwide, TERREAL is a leading player in innovative building envelope solution design. With its global building envelope solutions, TERREAL works in 4 main areas of activity - roofing, facade, structure, and decoration - on 23 industrial sites located not only in France but also internationally. Central to its corporate mission, TERREAL contributes to improving housing by providing its business customers and end users with not only economic benefits but also benefits in terms of implementing our solutions, while also enhancing both beauty and comfort. Our company supports its customers – project owners, advisors, contractors, distributors, and installers – in designing beautiful projects that are more accessible and functional, and respect human health and the environment. By revealing the beauty of terracotta in every structure, the women and men at TERREAL reveal the commitment and creativity they put into serving our partners and their imagination.

Actarvs

Acquisition in 2005
Actarvs is a cyber security company that provides consulting services and develops software solutions for monitoring and security audits.

Winoa

Acquisition in 2005
Winoa was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Le Cheylas, France with 11 manufacturing facilities in Europe, North America, South America, Asia, and Africa. Winoa is the leading global manufacturer of steel abrasives with over 10,000 customers across the transportation, equipment, energy and construction end-markets. Winoa has 1,000 employees located worldwide.

Matéris

Acquisition in 2003
Matéris is a privately held company that is in specialty construction chemicals. The company comprises four businesses: admixtures, calcium aluminates, mortars, and paint pigments.
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