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Capelan
Capelan was established as the family office for the Dréau family, whose primary wealth stems from SNEF Group, an industrial concern. Jean-Pierre Dréau founded...
Capelan
Capelan was established as the family office for the Dréau family, whose primary wealth stems from SNEF Group, an industrial concern. Jean-Pierre Dréau founded the office and continues to serve as principal alongside family member Stéphane Dréau. The firm operates from Gardanne with additional real-estate holdings in Aix-en-Provence. Investment activity centers on ClimateTech, Energy Transition & Renewables, Industrial Tech and related sectors. Capelan commits across Seed through Series C stages via direct co-investments, SPVs, fund-of-funds and carbon-asset vehicles. Geographic reach includes Europe, Africa and Asia. Confirmed holdings encompass renewable-energy projects, mixed-use properties and the Bernar Venet Collection. The office lists three professionals on its site and maintains affiliations with Club Top 20, Yacht Club de France and Société Nautique de Marseille. Adjacent structures include Fondation Capelan and Fondation SNEF. No operational events from the last 24 months appear in public records. Capelan integrates philanthropic mandates directly with its investment program through dedicated foundations rather than maintaining separate grant-making entities.
General information
Firm type
Single Family Office
Location
Region
Europe
Country
France
City
Aix en Provence
Corporate office
CD 6, La Plaine district, Gardanne, 13120, France
Principals
Jean-Pierre Dréau
Principal and Chairman of SNEF Group
Stéphane Dréau
Managing Director
Patrick Demaegdt
President
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Capelan?
Patrick Demaegdt holds the title of President. Jean-Pierre Dréau acts as principal and Stéphane Dréau serves as managing director.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
Wealth originates from SNEF Group, the industrial company chaired by Jean-Pierre Dréau.
Does Capelan participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm uses both fund-of-funds allocations and direct co-investments or SPVs.
What investment stages does Capelan typically target?
Activity spans Seed, Series A, Series B and Series C.
Does Capelan maintain philanthropic structures, and how are they separated?
Fondation Capelan and Fondation SNEF operate alongside the investment program.
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