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LGT Private Debt (France)
LGT Private Debt (France) operates as the dedicated private credit origination platform for the LGT Group in France, a unit of the broader LGT Capital...
LGT Private Debt (France)
LGT Private Debt (France) operates as the dedicated private credit origination platform for the LGT Group in France, a unit of the broader LGT Capital Partners and LGT Wealth Management ecosystem. The group traces its ownership to the Princely House of Liechtenstein, one of Europe's oldest and largest family fortunes, with assets managed across banking, asset management, and private markets. The French entity was established to originate and manage direct lending exposure to mid-market companies, focusing on senior secured and unitranche loans. The strategy targets sponsor-backed and non-sponsored mid-market companies in France and select European jurisdictions, with deal sizes ranging from approximately €10 million to €100 million. Asset classes include senior secured loans, unitranche, and second-lien debt, with occasional co-investment opportunities alongside other LGT private credit vehicles. The Paris team sources deals through direct relationships with French private equity sponsors and independent advisory networks, rather than through auction processes. The broader LGT Private Debt platform has deployed over €2 billion across Europe since inception (per LGT, 2023). Team size at the French office is not publicly disclosed. The entity is part of the wider LGT Group, which reported over CHF 300 billion in assets under management across all divisions as of 2024. LGT Capital Partners, the private markets arm, manages over CHF 80 billion in alternatives, including private equity, private credit, and real assets. LGT Private Debt (France) does not operate a philanthropic foundation distinct from the LGT Group's own public-benefit initiatives. Recent years have seen LGT expand its direct-lending footprint across Europe, with the French office part of that expansion. LGT Private Debt (France) is structurally distinct from most independent private credit managers because it is wholly owned by a single-family office dynasty — the Princely House of Liechtenstein — that has maintained investment control for over 300 years. Unlike standalone funds, the French debt team originates loans that can be held on the LGT Group's own balance sheet, in dedicated private credit funds, or in co-investment vehicles, providing flexibility in capital deployment that independent managers lack.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Year founded
—
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Europe
Country
France
City
Paris
Corporate office
Paris, France
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at LGT Private Debt (France)?
Specific leadership names at LGT Private Debt (France) are not publicly disclosed. The broader LGT Private Debt team is led by senior investment professionals based in London and Zurich, with the Paris office team focused on origination and portfolio management for French investments. The LGT Group's executive board oversees all private credit activities across Europe (per LGT Group annual report, 2024).
How does LGT Private Debt (France) source proprietary deal flow?
The team originates deals primarily through direct relationships with French mid-market private equity sponsors and independent financial advisors, rather than through auction or agent-led processes. Their position as part of a large, multi-generational family-owned group allows them to underwrite complex bilateral loans. They also benefit from cross-referrals within the LGT network, including wealth management client relationships and direct investment opportunities from LGT Capital Partners (per public record).
Is LGT Private Debt (France) structured as a single family office or does it operate more like a venture firm?
It operates as an asset manager within the LGT Group, which itself functions as a multi-family office-inspired banking and investment group owned by the Princely House of Liechtenstein. LGT Private Debt (France) is a business unit of LGT Wealth Management, not a standalone single-family office. Its capital strategy combines the group's balance sheet with third-party fund capital from institutional limited partners (per LGT Capital Partners, 2024).
Does LGT Private Debt (France) participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
It focuses on direct origination of private debt instruments, but does so via a mix of dedicated closed-end funds, separate accounts, and balance-sheet investments. The LGT Private Debt fund series — typically European direct-lending funds — raises capital from institutional investors for pooled exposure, while co-investment vehicles allow certain LPs to participate alongside the group (per LGT Capital Partners marketing materials, 2022).
What investment stages does LGT Private Debt (France) typically target?
They target mid-market companies at the growth, buyout, or refinancing stage — typically backed by private equity sponsors or independent management teams. Deal sizes range from €10 million to €100 million per transaction. They focus on senior secured and unitranche structures, with occasional junior capital tranches for larger or more complex situations (per public record).
Which sectors does LGT Private Debt (France) explicitly avoid?
Public filings for LGT Private Debt funds typically exclude direct exposure to tobacco, controversial weapons, thermal coal expansion, and certain extractive industries. The broader LGT Group has an ESG integration policy that applies to all private credit activities; sector-specific exclusions are documented in the fund prospectuses (per LGT group sustainability report, 2023).
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
The capital originates from the Princely House of Liechtenstein — the royal family of the Principality of Liechtenstein — which has owned and controlled the LGT Group since 1920. The family's wealth is derived from historical landholdings, art collections, and the LGT banking franchise itself. LGT Private Debt (France) also manages capital from third-party limited partners in its fund vehicles, alongside proprietary capital from the family (per public record).
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