Téthys Invest

Overview

Téthys Invest is the investment holding company of the Bettencourt-Meyers family, established to make direct long-term investments in entrepreneurial projects, particularly in the health and education sectors. The firm is chaired by Françoise Bettencourt Meyers, with Jean-Pierre Meyers serving as its CEO. Téthys Invest operates as a family office, managing and investing the assets of the Bettencourt-Meyers family across a range of sectors and geographies. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes long-term value creation through direct investments, private equity, and strategic partnerships. Téthys Invest supports portfolio companies with patient capital and an active ownership approach, focusing on sectors such as healthcare, education, consumer goods, technology, media, real estate, financial services, energy, industrial goods, telecommunications, transportation, retail, hospitality, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology. Téthys Invest has a history of significant investments, including its role as a reference shareholder in Galileo Global Education, a leading global higher education group. In April 2018, Téthys Invest became a reference shareholder in Galileo Global Education, sitting on the Board of Directors alongside the American investment fund Providence Equity, the majority shareholder. This strategic partnership underscores Téthys Invest's commitment to supporting educational initiatives and its active involvement in the global education sector.

Investment Focus

• Entrepreneurial projects with high growth potential
• Alignment with the Bettencourt-Meyers family's values
• Focus on long-term value creation
• Active ownership and strategic partnership opportunities

Portfolio Companies