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Parquest Capital
Parquest Capital is a private equity firm founded in 2002 in Paris, France. It focuses on mid-market investments across B2B services, consumer goods, and...
Parquest Capital
Parquest Capital is a private equity firm founded in 2002 in Paris, France. It focuses on mid-market investments across B2B services, consumer goods, and health and care sectors. The firm has made 14 investments and 6 portfolio exits.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2002
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Europe
Country
France
City
Paris
Corporate office
19, Avenue de l'Opéra, 75001 Paris, France
Principals
Pierre Decré
Partner
Vincent Warlop
Partner
Laurence Bouttier
Partner
Muriel D'Ambrosio
Partner, Head of Investor Relations
Thomas Babinet
Partner
Denis Le Chevallier
Partner
Guillaume Brian
Partner
Camille Coutelet
Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Parquest Capital?
Parquest's website lists eight partners, including Pierre Decré, Vincent Warlop, and Laurence Bouttier, indicating shared decision-making authority across the partnership group. The firm names no single CEO or CIO; investment decisions appear to be made collectively by the partner team.
How does Parquest Capital source its deals?
Parquest focuses on family-business transfers, primary and secondary management buyouts, and corporate carve-outs from industrial groups in France. The firm's partnership-heavy structure and stated preference for deep, concentrated engagement suggest a relationship-driven sourcing model rather than a broad auction-based approach.
Is Parquest Capital a single family office or a private equity firm?
Parquest Capital operates as an independent private equity firm, not a family office. It invests third-party capital alongside its own, though it does not publicly disclose its fund structure. The firm explicitly states it is independent and dedicated to investing in French SMEs.
Which sectors does Parquest Capital target?
The firm invests in three preferred sectors: B2B services, software, and health & care. Its focus on these areas is explicit, with no indication of activity in real estate, infrastructure, or consumer-facing industries.
What is Parquest Capital's approach to ESG?
Parquest has integrated ESG criteria into its investment approach for over a decade and is a signatory of the PRI, France Invest, and the International Climate Initiative (iCI). Blandine Surry serves as Senior Advisor ESG, providing direct support to portfolio companies on environmental and social issues.
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