Patrick Levy-Waitz

Overview

PLW Holding is a private investment firm based in Paris, France, founded and led by Patrick Levy-Waitz. The firm focuses on private equity, real estate, and venture capital investments, targeting a range of stages from seed to late stage, including buyouts and distressed assets. Its geographical focus is primarily on France, with investments spanning various industries such as technology, healthcare, real estate, financial services, media, consumer goods, energy, telecommunications, transportation, education, retail, manufacturing, agriculture, construction, and hospitality. Investment sizes typically range from $1 million to $50 million. In addition to his role at PLW Holding, Patrick Levy-Waitz has been involved in several other ventures. He is the president of the Freeland Group, a leading payroll and service provider for freelance and self-employed workers in France. Under his leadership, Freeland Group has expanded its services to support over 20,000 independent workers across the country. In 2019, the group attracted an investment of nearly €21 million from the French private equity firm IDI, aiming to accelerate its growth and development. Patrick Levy-Waitz also serves as the president of the Fondation Travailler Autrement, an organization dedicated to exploring and promoting new forms of employment in France. The foundation conducts research and engages in public discourse to better understand and adapt to the evolving nature of work and employment in the country. Through these roles, Patrick Levy-Waitz continues to influence and shape the landscape of entrepreneurship and investment in France.

Investment Focus

• Active involvement in management
• Focus on French market
• Interest in diverse industries
• Willingness to invest in various stages of company development
• Preference for companies with growth potential

Portfolio Companies