
FaDièse
Description
FaDièse is a Paris-based independent private equity firm specializing in capital-development (growth equity) and capital-transmission (buyout) investments. Established with a focus on unlisted French small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-cap companies, the firm plays a crucial role in fostering the growth and succession of businesses within its target sectors. FaDièse operates as an AMF-approved management company, underscoring its adherence to regulatory standards in the French financial market.
The firm's investment strategy is sector-agnostic within its core focus areas, which include digital technologies, life sciences, and industrial technologies. FaDièse typically invests in companies demonstrating strong growth potential or those undergoing ownership transitions, providing both financial capital and strategic support to help them scale and achieve their objectives. Their typical first cheque sizes range from €3 million to €10 million, which translates to approximately $3.24 million to $10.8 million based on recent exchange rates, indicating their commitment to significant minority or majority stakes in their portfolio companies.
FaDièse manages two distinct funds, FaDièse I and FaDièse II, reflecting its long-term commitment to the private equity landscape. FaDièse I, launched in 2008, has successfully completed 10 investments and realized 9 exits, demonstrating a robust track record of value creation and divestment. Its successor, FaDièse II, established in 2017, has already made 8 investments and achieved 2 exits, continuing the firm's investment momentum. Cumulatively, FaDièse has made a total of 18 investments across its two funds, actively contributing to the development of innovative and established French businesses. This consistent activity highlights FaDièse's dedicated approach to supporting the French economy through strategic private equity interventions.
Investor Profile
FaDièse has backed more than 29 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 1 rounds, about 3% of its total and boasts 8 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series Unknown, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in France, United States.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Internet, E-Commerce.
- Typical check size: $3.2M – $10.8M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (38%)
- Series Unknown (31%)
- Series A (17%)
- Series B (7%)
- Post Ipo Equity (3%)
- Series C (3%)
Country Focus
- France (90%)
- United States (10%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Internet
- E-commerce
- Saas
- Biotechnology
- Enterprise Software
- Manufacturing
- Retail Technology
- Information Technology
- Wellness
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