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Abenex Capital
Abenex is a leading B Corp certified private equity firm in Europe. It supports growth and transformation projects of SMEs and mid-sized companies alongside...
Abenex Capital
Abenex is a leading B Corp certified private equity firm in Europe. It supports growth and transformation projects of SMEs and mid-sized companies alongside their management. The firm also has a real estate investment activity and targets themes including elevating quality of life, safeguarding people and property, and optimizing resources.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Year founded
2012
Location
Region
Europe
Country
France
City
Paris
Corporate office
Paris, France
Principals
Romain Zivi
Founder & Managing Partner
Jean-David Haas
Managing Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Abenex Capital?
Investment decisions are led by founders and Managing Partners Romain Zivi and Jean-David Haas, who together set strategy and oversee deal execution. The firm also relies on a small investment team and operational partners for portfolio support.
How does Abenex Capital source proprietary deal flow?
Abenex relies on direct relationships with business owners, industry networks, and management teams rather than auction processes. The firm positions itself as a hands-on long-term partner, which helps attract off-market deals in its target valuation range.
Is Abenex Capital structured as a traditional private equity firm or does it operate differently?
Abenex Capital operates as a traditional private equity firm with a closed-end fund structure, but it differentiates by focusing exclusively on control-oriented lower-mid-market deals. It often holds companies longer than typical PE funds and emphasizes operational turnarounds.
Which sectors does Abenex preferentially invest in?
The firm prioritizes industrial technology, healthcare services, enterprise software, business services, and special situations or turnarounds. It avoids highly competitive sectors like consumer goods or pure financial services where it lacks operational expertise.
Does Abenex invest in fund commitments or only direct deals?
Abenex primarily executes direct control investments in companies rather than committing capital to external funds. It does not operate a fund-of-funds or participate broadly in limited partner commitments to other private equity managers.
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