Capital Export
Overview
Capital Export is an independent French private equity firm that focuses on supporting innovative B2B SMEs with high growth potential in their international expansion. The firm offers tailored support to companies aiming to strengthen their presence in global markets, providing access to a vast network of partners and resources to facilitate growth. The firm's investment strategy targets French B2B companies with distinctive technical or technological know-how, preferring those with sales of up to €100 million. Capital Export invests between €10 million and €20 million per operation, including both initial investments and financing for external growth. The firm engages in various operations such as management buyouts (MBO), management buy-ins (MBI), and build-ups (BIMBO), focusing on companies with a proven track record in terms of gross margin, operating profitability, and cash generation. Capital Export's team comprises experienced professionals with diverse backgrounds, including Jean-Mathieu Sahy, the founding partner, who has over 30 years of experience in private equity, and Michel Claret, a partner with expertise in supporting innovative companies. The firm's approach emphasizes personalized relationships with entrepreneurs, offering a comprehensive platform of analyses, expertise, and local connections to help companies achieve their international ambitions.
Investment Focus
- French B2B companies with high growth potential
- Proven track record in terms of gross margin, operating profitability, and cash generation
- Ambition for international expansion
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Capital Export invest in?
Capital Export invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Consumer Goods and Real Estate, and is based in Paris, Île-De-France, France. Capital Export is listed as a private equity in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Capital Export invest at?
Capital Export backs companies at Growth, Buyout, Turnaround and Distressed, writing cheques of 10M - 20M.
Which regions does Capital Export invest in?
Capital Export invests across United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, China and India.
Who are the partners at Capital Export?
Team members listed for Capital Export include Nhu Golder (Principal) and Jean-Mathieu SAHY (Founder & CEO).
What companies has Capital Export invested in?
Capital Export's portfolio includes Survision, Groupe AA, Symétrie, Hydro Armor, IMF International, ACFRI, SBM and SEAT Ventilation.
How do I contact Capital Export?
Capital Export's contact details — including phone and LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
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