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Gravitation
Gravitation was established in 2007 by Charles Beigbeder. The firm manages wealth created through his prior company creations and exits in energy and online...
Gravitation
Gravitation was established in 2007 by Charles Beigbeder. The firm manages wealth created through his prior company creations and exits in energy and online brokerage. The office deploys across direct co-investments, SPVs, fund-of-funds commitments and private credit. Confirmed focuses include AgriTech & FoodTech, FinTech, Industrial Tech, Energy Transition & Renewables, Media & Entertainment, Mobility & Transportation, SpaceTech, Digital Health and Healthcare Services. It covers pre-seed through Series B stages and maintains exposure in Europe, North America, Asia and Oceania. No public AUM figure exists. The team operates from a single Paris headquarters at Hôtel de Bourrienne. Adjacent holdings include the mixed-use property at 58 rue d’Hauteville and a luxury watch collection. Charles Beigbeder maintains board and advisory roles at Quantonation and Expansion Ventures, creating a hybrid structure that blends family capital with external entrepreneur networks for sourcing.
General information
Firm type
Single Family Office
Year founded
2007
Location
Region
Europe
Country
France
City
Paris
Corporate office
58 rue d’Hauteville, 75010 Paris, France
Principals
Charles Beigbeder
Founder and Chairman
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Gravitation?
Charles Beigbeder serves as Founder and Chairman. Former CEO Olivier Tonneau and investment manager Alberto Sánchez Navalpotro have moved to Quantonation and Inbonis Rating respectively.
How does Gravitation source proprietary deal flow?
The firm works with entrepreneur networks and co-invests alongside partner family offices. Charles Beigbeder’s prior roles at MEDEF and CroissancePlus provide additional access to French growth companies.
Is Gravitation structured as a single family office or does it operate more like a venture firm?
It is registered as a single family office holding company. It combines direct investments with fund commitments and maintains external partnerships through Quantonation and Expansion Ventures.
Does Gravitation participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
Both. The firm uses direct co-investments and SPVs alongside fund-of-funds allocations and private credit positions.
What investment stages does Gravitation typically target?
Pre-seed, seed, Series A and Series B. The mandate spans early-stage creation through expansion.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
Wealth originated from Charles Beigbeder’s exits in Selftrade and Poweo, supplemented by subsequent ventures.
Does Gravitation maintain philanthropic structures, and how are they separated?
The firm supports Prix Bourrienne, a literary prize housed at Hôtel de Bourrienne. Operations remain separate from investment activities.
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