Activa Capital

Profile

Activa Capital is an independent private equity firm based in Paris, France, founded in 2002. The firm is wholly owned by its five partners and has a team of eight people, including six partners. Activa Capital is known for its focus on supporting projects with strong entrepreneurial content and has a track record of over 65 external growth transactions in 15 years. The firm differentiates itself by its deep expertise in the French market and its commitment to fostering growth in small and medium-sized enterprises.

Activa Capital primarily invests in French and Belgian companies across a wide range of sectors including consumer goods, business services, and financial services. The firm targets companies with an enterprise value between $20 million and $100 million. Activa Capital manages over $500 million in assets, with notable funds such as Activa Capital IV, a buyout fund with a vintage year of 2021. The European Investment Fund is a known limited partner in their funds.

Notable investments by Activa Capital include HR Path - a human resources consulting firm, Transports Malherbe - a logistics company, and Groupe Findis - a distributor of household appliances. Other investments include Go! Formations in education and training services, Willing in consulting services, and BSK Immobilier in real estate services.