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Compagnie du Bois Sauvage
Compagnie du Bois Sauvage traces to 1957 and the consolidation of nineteen operating companies under Guy Paquot. The Paquot family retains control today.
Compagnie du Bois Sauvage
Compagnie du Bois Sauvage traces to 1957 and the consolidation of nineteen operating companies under Guy Paquot. The Paquot family retains control today. In 1991 the present corporate form was adopted to formalize existing holdings while preserving the original mandate of stability and economic development. The firm allocates across chocolate production, real estate, and private-equity funds. Chocolate assets include Neuhaus, Jeff de Bruges, Corné Port-Royal and Artista Chocolates, supported by Ecuadorcolat supply-chain equity. Real-estate holdings comprise Eaglestone, Fidentia BeLux Offices, FRI 2, MEREP 3 and projects in Lisbon and Warsaw. Private-equity exposure replaces earlier direct industrial stakes and includes co-investments with Astanor Ventures, Bpifrance and Demeter in Ynsect. Geographies span Belgium, France, Portugal, Poland and the United States. Equity stood at €524 million at the end of 2025. Benoît Deckers serves as Directeur Général. The board includes independent members Karen Dumery, Thibault Van Craen, Nils Van Dam and Christophe Mignot. In 2025 the firm completed a strategic review that accelerated the shift from direct industrial positions toward fund commitments. April 2026 saw the purchase of the remaining 34 percent of Jeff de Bruges, making the group sole owner. Family control through two holding companies creates a stable decision-making core distinct from typical listed investment vehicles. Governance follows a 2005 charter last updated in 2023, and the firm limits the number of core participations to maintain active board-level engagement with each management team.
General information
Firm type
Single Family Office
Year founded
1957
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Belgium
City
Brussels
Corporate office
Rue du Bois Sauvage, 17 - 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
Principals
Valérie Paquot
Administrateur représentant l’actionnaire principal
Benoît Deckers
Directeur Général
Hubert Olivier
Président du Conseil d’Administration
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Compagnie du Bois Sauvage?
Valérie Paquot represents the controlling Paquot family on the board. Benoît Deckers serves as Directeur Général and executes day-to-day investment oversight.
How does Compagnie du Bois Sauvage source proprietary deal flow?
The firm maintains long-standing relationships with entrepreneurs and co-investors such as Finasucre and Astanor Ventures. It also participates in club deals through funds including FRI 2 and MEREP 3.
Does Compagnie du Bois Sauvage participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
Both. Direct holdings dominate the chocolate and real-estate poles while private-equity fund commitments are used to diversify and replace earlier industrial positions.
What investment stages does Compagnie du Bois Sauvage typically target?
The firm focuses on growth-stage and established companies. Recent activity includes Series C participation in Ynsect and full ownership acquisitions such as Jeff de Bruges.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
The Paquot family founded the firm in 1957 through consolidation of nineteen operating companies. Control remains with the family via Fingaren s.c.a. and Entreprises et Chemins de Fer en Chine s.a.
Does Compagnie du Bois Sauvage maintain philanthropic structures?
No separate philanthropic vehicle is disclosed in public filings. Governance documents emphasize responsible investment criteria instead.
What is Compagnie du Bois Sauvage's known posture on co-investments alongside external GPs?
The firm regularly co-invests with named partners including Bpifrance, Demeter, Talis Capital and Idinvest Partners, as seen in the 2019 Ynsect round.
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