
Siparex Groupe
Description
Siparex Groupe is a prominent independent private equity firm based in France, with a rich history spanning over 45 years. Established in 1977, the group has evolved into a comprehensive investment platform, managing over €3 billion in assets under management. Their unique positioning allows them to support companies across various stages of development, from the nascent start-up phase through to established mid-market enterprises. This broad mandate reflects their commitment to fostering economic growth and innovation within the European landscape, particularly in France.
For early-stage and venture capital investments, Siparex operates primarily through its dedicated venture arm, XAnge. XAnge focuses on disruptive technology and digital companies, typically investing in Seed to Series B rounds. Their initial cheque sizes for these promising start-ups generally range from €500,000 to €10 million, providing crucial capital for product development, market expansion, and team scaling. XAnge is known for its active role in supporting founders with strategic guidance and access to a vast network.
Beyond early-stage funding, Siparex Groupe offers robust support for growth-stage companies and mid-market enterprises through its dedicated funds like Siparex Croissance and Siparex Midcap. These funds target more mature businesses with proven business models and significant growth potential, often seeking to finance external growth, international expansion, or management buyouts. Investments in these segments can range substantially, with initial cheques for mid-market deals typically falling between €10 million and €50 million. The group's extensive experience is underscored by its track record of investing in over 1,000 companies since its inception, demonstrating a deep commitment to long-term partnerships and value creation.
Siparex Groupe's holistic approach, combining financial backing with strategic and operational support, positions them as a key partner for entrepreneurs and business leaders. Their diverse range of funds and multi-stage investment capabilities make them a versatile and influential player in the European private equity ecosystem, capable of addressing a wide spectrum of funding needs and growth ambitions.
Investor Profile
Siparex Groupe has backed more than 136 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 22 rounds, about 16% of its total and boasts 30 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Private Equity, Series Unknown, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in France, United States, Luxembourg.
- Strong thematic focus on Manufacturing, Software, Information Technology.
- Led 1 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $530K – $53M.
Stage Focus
- Private Equity (29%)
- Series Unknown (21%)
- Series A (11%)
- Seed (11%)
- Series B (10%)
- Series C (5%)
- Undisclosed (4%)
- Convertible Note (4%)
- Post Ipo Equity (2%)
- Debt Financing (2%)
Country Focus
- France (82%)
- United States (13%)
- Luxembourg (1%)
- Italy (1%)
- Germany (1%)
- Spain (1%)
- Canada (1%)
Industry Focus
- Manufacturing
- Software
- Information Technology
- Hardware
- Health Care
- Saas
- Internet
- Electronics
- Telecommunications
- Biotechnology
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