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Edmond de Rothschild Private Equity (France)
Edmond de Rothschild Private Equity was established in 2010 as the dedicated private equity division of the Edmond de Rothschild Group, which traces its...
Edmond de Rothschild Private Equity (France)
Edmond de Rothschild Private Equity was established in 2010 as the dedicated private equity division of the Edmond de Rothschild Group, which traces its roots to the Rothschild banking dynasty. The firm operates as a mid-market fund manager, led by CEO François-Louis de Beaufort and Deputy CEO Arnaud d'Anthès. The firm invests in well-positioned European companies, concentrating on buyouts and growth equity in sectors including healthcare, industrial, technology, and business services. The strategy emphasizes operational improvement and international expansion. Notable investments include the 2021 majority acquisition of Hilti France's logistics arm and a stake in veterinary diagnostics firm Scintila. The firm targets companies with enterprise values between €50M and €300M, supporting buy-and-build strategies. Edmond de Rothschild Private Equity manages several limited-life funds backed by institutional investors, including pension funds and insurance companies. The team comprises roughly 30 investment professionals across its Paris headquarters, with no public record of additional European offices. The firm's platform is distinct within the Edmond de Rothschild group, separated from the wealth management and multi-family office business that manages the family's capital. The structural differentiator is that this firm operates as a conventional institutional fund manager under the Rothschild brand, not as a family office — meaning its LPs are external institutions, not the family's own balance sheet. This hybrid structure provides access to the Rothschild ecosystem while maintaining independent fiduciary duties.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2010
AUM
€1.5B – €3B (Altss estimate)
Location
Region
Europe
Country
France
City
Paris
Corporate office
Paris, France
Principals
François-Louis de Beaufort
CEO and Managing Partner
Arnaud d'Anthès
Deputy CEO
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who makes investment decisions at Edmond de Rothschild Private Equity?
François-Louis de Beaufort, CEO and Managing Partner, leads the investment team alongside Deputy CEO Arnaud d'Anthès. The investment committee includes senior partners who vote on all buyout and growth equity transactions. The firm operates independently from the broader Edmond de Rothschild wealth management group in its decision-making.
How does Edmond de Rothschild Private Equity source deal flow?
The firm leverages its proximity to the Edmond de Rothschild banking network, including corporate finance, wealth management, and institutional relationships across Europe. Proprietary deal flow comes from long-standing connections with industrial families, mid-market intermediaries, and management teams. Approximately 70% of completed investments originate from direct or club-deal sourcing rather than auction processes.
Does the firm invest only in France or across Europe?
Edmond de Rothschild Private Equity invests across Europe, with particular emphasis on France, Germany, Switzerland, and the Benelux region. The team has completed transactions in Italy, Spain, and the Nordics. The firm maintains local sector expertise through a pan-European network of advisors and former operators.
What investment stages does Edmond de Rothschild Private Equity target?
The firm focuses on control and co-control buyouts in the mid-market, typically targeting enterprise values between €50M and €300M. It also pursues growth equity investments alongside founding teams. The strategy includes buy-and-build platforms, where the firm backs a core company to consolidate fragmented European sectors.
Is Edmond de Rothschild Private Equity related to the Rothschild family office?
The firm is a subsidiary of the Edmond de Rothschild Group, which operates as a wealth manager and multi-family office for the Rothschild family and institutions. However, Edmond de Rothschild Private Equity is a separate legal entity with its own investment team, funds, and limited partners. The family is not its primary capital source.
What sectors does Edmond de Rothschild Private Equity avoid?
The firm does not invest in tobacco, controversial weapons, or thermal coal mining. It also avoids early-stage venture capital and pure real estate, focusing instead on operating companies with proven business models in industrials, healthcare, technology, and business services.
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