iM Global Partner SAS

Overview

iM Global Partner SAS was founded in 2013 by Philippe Couvrecelle, a former executive at OFI Asset Management and Rothschild & Cie. The firm was established to create a multi-boutique structure that acquires minority equity interests in independent asset management firms, providing them with capital and global distribution infrastructure while leaving investment autonomy intact. The firm's strategy centers on partnering with high-conviction specialized managers across asset classes, including global equities, fixed income, multi-asset, and thematic investing. Portfolio companies include Polen Capital (US growth equities), Mirova (sustainable investing, part of Natixis), and ECP Asset Management (Australian equities). The geographic footprint is primarily developed markets, with investment teams in the US, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. iM Global Partner operates with a team of roughly 30-40 professionals across its headquarters and regional offices. The firm has raised capital through a series of strategic investments, including a minority stake from Eurazeo in 2019 and later a partnership with Fiera Capital. In 2023, iM Global Partner completed a partnership with the asset management arm of the US-based firm, expanding its presence in North America. A structural differentiator is iM Global Partner's 'active minority' investment approach: it does not seek control of partner firms but aligns incentives through long-term equity stakes and revenue-sharing agreements, allowing portfolio managers to retain independence while accessing institutional distribution channels globally.