GENEO Capital Entrepreneur
Overview
GENEO Capital Entrepreneur is a Paris-based private equity firm dedicated to supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and intermediate-sized enterprises (ETIs) in their long-term development projects. The firm offers tailor-made equity capital to assist these companies in accelerating growth, transitioning to sustainable business models, and facilitating ownership transfers. GENEO's approach emphasizes positive finance, aiming to reconcile performance with societal impact. The firm's investment strategy focuses on providing equity and quasi-equity support to SMEs and ETIs at various stages of their entrepreneurial journey. This includes financing projects in France and abroad, supporting acquisitions, strengthening production and innovation capabilities, and recruiting talent. GENEO's investment criteria target profitable SMEs or ETIs with a strong and sincere corporate social responsibility (CSR) policy, a minimum of €5 million in sales, and investment tickets ranging from €1 million to €40 million. GENEO Capital Entrepreneur operates as an evergreen investment company, offering capital that adapts to the natural cycles of each business. The firm is backed by a unique community of over 250 entrepreneurs and families, providing a network for experience sharing and business connections both in France and internationally. As of September 2025, GENEO manages over €740 million in assets and has invested in 36 companies, with 34 in its portfolio as of October 31, 2025. The firm has also contributed to the creation of over 1,800 net jobs since 2021 and has made 114 acquisitions, including 60 international acquisitions by its invested companies.
Investment Focus
- Profitable SME or ETI
- Strong CSR policy
- Minimum sales of €5 million
- Investment tickets from €1 million to €40 million
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What sectors does GENEO Capital Entrepreneur invest in?
GENEO Capital Entrepreneur invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Consumer Goods and Real Estate, and is based in Paris, France. GENEO Capital Entrepreneur is listed as a private equity in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does GENEO Capital Entrepreneur invest at?
GENEO Capital Entrepreneur backs companies at Growth, Late Stage, Buyout, Turnaround and Distressed, writing cheques of 100K - 40M.
Which regions does GENEO Capital Entrepreneur invest in?
GENEO Capital Entrepreneur invests across Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Luxembourg and Belgium.
Who are the partners at GENEO Capital Entrepreneur?
Team members listed for GENEO Capital Entrepreneur include Guillaume Gombert (Business Partner Digital & Innovation) and Claudia Kientzler (Business Partner, Sustainability & Impact).
How do I contact GENEO Capital Entrepreneur?
GENEO Capital Entrepreneur's contact details are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
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