Profile
Alliance Entreprendre is a private equity firm based in Paris, France, founded in 1995. The firm was acquired in 2022 and had a regional office in Lyon. It had a team of 18 professionals and was known for its focus on acquiring majority or minority stakes in companies through buyouts, management buyouts, and venture capital investments. The firm was a signatory of the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), highlighting its commitment to responsible investing.
Alliance Entreprendre primarily invested in SMEs and mid-cap companies across various sectors, including Enterprise Applications and Business Services. The firm had a strong presence in France and the United States, with a portfolio of 94 companies as of January 2026. It participated in 87 funding rounds and 11 acquisitions, often co-investing with partners like Bpifrance. The firm managed over €430 million in assets as of 2017.
Notable investments by Alliance Entreprendre included Ledger - a hardware wallet provider, Secure-IC - a cybersecurity company, and happytal - a healthcare service provider. The firm also invested in companies like Wizbii, which focuses on career development for young professionals.