CDC Croissance
Overview
CDC Croissance is a French investment firm dedicated to supporting small and medium-sized listed companies in France and the Eurozone. As a subsidiary of the Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations, it manages approximately €3.5 billion in assets, with €2.4 billion invested in France. The firm focuses on private equity and venture capital investments, targeting early to late-stage companies across various industries, including technology, healthcare, and consumer goods. The firm's investment strategy is centered on stock picking, emphasizing long-term valuation and integrating ambitious ESG criteria into its investment process. CDC Croissance manages a range of funds, including two generalist mid-cap funds (CDC PME Croissance and CDC Euro Croissance), two thematic small-cap funds focusing on French tech and sustainable development (CDC Tech Croissance and CDC Croissance Durable), a SICAV dedicated to French tech IPOs (CDC Tech Premium), and a fund of funds (CDC Croissance Sélection PME). With a team of approximately 24 professionals, CDC Croissance is a leading long-term investor in the French and European listed SME segment, contributing significantly to the development and growth of its portfolio companies.
Investment Focus
- Companies must be listed on stock exchanges in France or the Eurozone
- Focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
- Alignment with ESG criteria
- Potential for long-term growth and value creation
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does CDC Croissance invest in?
CDC Croissance invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Consumer Goods and Real Estate, and is based in Île-De-France, France. CDC Croissance is listed as a private equity in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does CDC Croissance invest at?
CDC Croissance backs companies at Early Stage, Growth and Late Stage, writing cheques of 10M - 50M.
Which regions does CDC Croissance invest in?
CDC Croissance invests across Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Luxembourg and Ireland.
What companies has CDC Croissance invested in?
CDC Croissance's portfolio includes Carrefour, Airbus, TotalEnergies, Danone, Engie, Orange, BNP Paribas and Kering.
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