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Groupe ADP

Groupe ADP (EPA: ADP) operates three guideline airports: Charles de Gaulle, Orly, and Le Bourget. It was previously known as Aeroports de Paris.

Groupe ADP

Groupe ADP (EPA: ADP) operates three guideline airports: Charles de Gaulle, Orly, and Le Bourget. It was previously known as Aeroports de Paris. The company was established in 1945 and is headquartered in Roissy, France.

General information

Firm type

Operating Fund

Year founded

1945

Location

Region

Europe

Country

France

City

Paris

Corporate office

Paris, France

Principals

French State

Majority Shareholder (50.6%)

Vinci S.A.

Strategic Shareholder (8.0%)

Royal Schiphol Group

Strategic Partner and Cross-Shareholder

CPP Investments

Shareholder (5.64%)

Sector focus

InfrastructureReal EstateVenture CapitalAI/MLEnergy Transition & RenewablesMobility & Transportation

Frequently asked questions

Who controls investment decisions at Groupe ADP?

Ultimate control rests with the French State, which holds a 50.6% stake through APE and appoints the majority of the board. The three strategic minority shareholders — Vinci S.A. (8.0%), Royal Schiphol Group, and CPP Investments (5.64%) — hold board seats and influence strategic direction. Investment decisions for the venture capital arm, ADP Invest, are managed by a dedicated team operating with Tibi Initiative and GCV Leadership Society affiliation (per Altss research).

How does Groupe ADP source its venture capital deals?

ADP Invest sources through the Tibi Initiative's Phase 2 program, a French government-backed effort to channel institutional capital into domestic technology companies. The firm also participates in the GCV Leadership Society, a network of corporate venture capital units, which provides proprietary deal-flow access to startups in aviation, mobility, and adjacent sectors.

What role does real estate play in ADP's investment strategy?

Real estate is a primary deployment vertical alongside infrastructure concessions and venture capital. The firm owns and develops commercial property on its land banks around Paris airports, including Cœur d'Orly (a mixed-use business district), Roissy Continental Square, and the Artworks Conservation Centre at Le Bourget. These assets generate recurring commercial revenue separate from aviation operations.

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