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Financière Florentine
Financière Florentine is a private equity based in Lyon, founded 2007; the Altss profile covers its classification, headquarters, registration, AUM band, and...
Financière Florentine
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2007
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
France
City
Lyon
Corporate office
Lyon, France
Principals
Pierre Frécon
Founder
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Financière Florentine?
Founder Pierre Frécon controls all investment and advisory decisions. Frécon is an engineer (Mines ParisTech) and INSEAD MBA graduate who previously worked at Shell in finance roles. He has served as CFO for 14 portfolio companies and held six board seats (per the firm). No other investment professionals are disclosed.
Is Financière Florentine structured as a single family office or a private equity firm?
The firm is structured as a private equity advisory and training business, not a family office. Frécon describes his model as 'teaching clients to do it themselves' rather than managing capital on their behalf. The firm has no disclosed AUM or fund vehicles.
How does Financière Florentine generate revenue?
Revenue comes from three streams: advisory fees for financial strategy and funding work for SMEs and entrepreneurs; sales of educational products (books, online courses, workshops); and public and corporate training sessions. The firm launched its first book in 2025 and sells courses through its website.
What investment stages does Financière Florentine typically target?
The firm focuses on early-stage, seed, and startup companies. Frécon reports 21 investments including 14 CFO positions and 5 company creations. The firm does not operate a fund and invests its own time and expertise rather than third-party capital.
Where does Financière Florentine operate?
The firm is based in Lyon, France, at 105 cours Albert Thomas. It serves clients primarily in France and Europe. There are no disclosed international offices.
Does Financière Florentine maintain philanthropic structures?
No philanthropic arm or foundation is disclosed. The firm's mission statement emphasizes 'putting finance at the service of people,' but it does not operate a separate charitable vehicle.
What is Financière Florentine's known posture on co-investments alongside external GPs?
The firm does not engage in co-investment activity. Its model focuses on advising and teaching clients to handle their own capital. Frécon has not disclosed any fund investments or co-investment partnerships.
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