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BIM - Entrepreneurs & Investors
Frédéric Jousset created BIM - Entrepreneurs & Investors in Paris. He built the firm on proceeds from Webhelp, the customer-experience company he co-founded...
BIM - Entrepreneurs & Investors
Frédéric Jousset created BIM - Entrepreneurs & Investors in Paris. He built the firm on proceeds from Webhelp, the customer-experience company he co-founded with Olivier Duha. Family members Marie-Laure Jousset and Hubert Jousset appear in related records but hold no disclosed operating roles. The firm pursues growth equity alongside direct real-estate investments. Confirmed holdings include Relais de Chambord, Hangar Y in Meudon, Aura Invalides in Paris, and Pleyel en mouvement in Saint-Denis. It also owns Beaux Arts Magazine and Le Quotidien de l'Art. Geographic focus remains France, with no disclosed positions outside the country. Capital deploys through direct ownership rather than fund commitments. No headcount or additional offices are recorded. Adjacent vehicles consist of the Art Explora Foundation and ArtNova. Frédéric Jousset previously served as president of HEC Alumni from 2018 to 2021 and holds memberships in Le Siècle and CroissancePlus. Art Explora TF35 and the ArtExplorer vessel extend the cultural program.
General information
Firm type
Generalist
Year founded
2010
Location
Region
Europe
Country
France
City
Paris
Corporate office
Paris, France
Principals
Frédéric Jousset
Founder
Olivier Duha
Business Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Where does BIM's capital come from?
The capital originates from Frédéric Jousset's personal wealth, created through Webhelp, the customer-experience outsourcing business he co-founded with Olivier Duha. In 2023, Webhelp merged with NASDAQ-listed Concentrix in a transaction that valued the combined group at approximately $4.8 billion. Jousset does not manage third-party money — BIM operates as a proprietary investment company. The wealth is supplemented by cash flows from BIM's operating assets, including hotels, event venues, and media properties.
How does the Art Explora Foundation relate to BIM?
Art Explora is a separate philanthropic foundation endowed by Frédéric Jousset, with a reported €100 million commitment. It operates the ArtExplorer museum catamaran, the TF35 sailing team, and the ArtNova digital-education initiative. It is legally distinct from BIM, though the foundation's cultural mission aligns with BIM's media and venue holdings. BIM's ownership of Beaux Arts Magazine and Le Quotidien de l'Art creates a thematic overlap, but the foundation does not invest for financial return.
Who makes investment decisions at BIM?
Frédéric Jousset is the founder and primary decision-maker. The firm does not publicize a formal investment committee structure. Jousset's network — HEC Alumni, Le Siècle, CroissancePlus — and his board roles at the Louvre and other cultural institutions provide deal flow and due-diligence support, but ultimate approval authority rests with the founder.
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