DEFI Gestion

Overview

DEFI Gestion is a Swiss private equity firm specializing in both buy-out and venture capital investments. The firm manages nearly CHF 200 million in assets for institutional and individual clients. Approximately two-thirds of its funds are allocated to buy-outs, while one-third is directed towards venture capital opportunities. DEFI Gestion primarily invests in companies with at least €10 million in annual revenue, focusing on sectors such as consumer goods, industrial, energy, manufacturing, and business services. The firm considers both minority and majority investment situations and prefers businesses located in Switzerland, France, Germany, Italy, and the Benelux countries. In addition to its investment activities, DEFI Gestion provides advisory services for private equity funds. The firm is noted for its professionalism and the exceptional quality of its work, both in the analysis that goes into each investment decision and in the way it actively manages its holdings. DEFI Gestion has a track record of successful investments, including the acquisition of Plumettaz, a machinery company, in 2008, and DS Care, a health and social care operator in Italy, in 2009. DEFI Gestion operates in the Swiss and European markets, leveraging its expertise to identify and support growing businesses across various industries. The firm's strategic approach combines thorough market analysis with active portfolio management to drive value creation and achieve successful exits for its investors.

Investment Focus

• Companies with at least €10 million in annual revenue
• Located in Switzerland, France, Germany, Italy, or the Benelux countries
• Operating in sectors such as consumer goods, industrial, energy, manufacturing, or business services

Portfolio Companies