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iM Global Partner SAS
iM Global Partner SAS was founded in 2013 by Philippe Couvrecelle, a former executive at OFI Asset Management and Rothschild & Cie.
iM Global Partner SAS
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.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Year founded
2013
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Europe
Country
France
City
Paris
Corporate office
Paris, France
Additional offices
London, United Kingdom · New York, United States · Hong Kong, China · Tokyo, Japan
Principals
Philippe Couvrecelle
Founder & CEO
Thierry Bogaty
Deputy CEO & Head of Business Development
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at iM Global Partner?
Investment decisions at iM Global Partner are decentralized to its partner firms. Philippe Couvrecelle, as Founder and CEO, oversees strategy and corporate development. Each portfolio company retains its own investment team and decision-making autonomy under the firm's active minority model (per public record).
How does iM Global Partner source proprietary deal flow?
iM Global Partner sources deals primarily through its founding team's industry relationships and direct outreach to independent asset managers seeking capital and distribution support. The firm targets managers with strong performance records and clear investment philosophies, typically those reaching capacity constraints needing institutional infrastructure (per public record).
Is iM Global Partner structured as a single family office or does it operate more like an asset manager?
iM Global Partner is structured as a publicly-reporting asset manager, not a family office. It operates as a multi-boutique holding company that acquires minority stakes in independent investment firms, providing capital and distribution while maintaining its own corporate structure with external investors including Eurazeo and Fiera Capital (per public record).
Does iM Global Partner participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
iM Global Partner participates exclusively through fund commitments as a minority equity investor in its partner firms. It does not run its own investment portfolios or direct deals; instead, it provides capital to partner managers who in turn manage institutional and retail mandates (per public record).
What investment stages does iM Global Partner typically target?
iM Global Partner targets mature, established asset managers rather than early-stage startups. Its partner firms typically have a multi-year track record, significant AUM, and a clear investment edge before iM Global Partner takes a minority equity stake. The firm does not participate in venture capital or direct company investments (per public record).
Which sectors does iM Global Partner explicitly avoid?
iM Global Partner does not publicly disclose explicit avoidance sectors, but its model concentrates on long-only public market strategies. It does not invest in private equity, real estate direct, hedge funds, or alternative asset classes through its partnership structure, focusing instead on traditional active management firms (per public record).
How is iM Global Partner related to its portfolio companies?
iM Global Partner takes minority equity stakes in its portfolio companies, typically owning 10-30% of each firm. It provides distribution support and capital but does not control day-to-day operations. Portfolio companies operate independently, retain their names, and maintain separate investment committees (per public record).
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