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Pergam Finance
Pergam Finance was established in 2001 by Olivier Combastet in Paris. Combastet previously worked in distribution and commercial real estate in Belgium from...
Pergam Finance
Pergam Finance was established in 2001 by Olivier Combastet in Paris. Combastet previously worked in distribution and commercial real estate in Belgium from 1987 to 2001. The firm's capital originates from those ventures. It allocates across listed equities, private equity, real assets and thematic funds. Asset classes include equities, private equity co-investments, transportation equipment, hospitality, and agricultural land. Confirmed positions include Campos Orientales farmland in Argentina and Uruguay, Pergam Properties in Luxembourg and Germany, and Pergam West Coast residential in the US. The firm operates in Europe and the United States with additional exposure in South America. Co-investment vehicles include Pergam Aurickx II. The firm manages approximately 950 million in assets. It maintains a team of investment professionals in Paris. Adjacent vehicles include life settlements portfolio and transportation equipment holdings in Europe. In 2024 the firm reached maturity on Oblig Impact 2029 fund. Pergam differentiates through its entrepreneurial co-investment model where it invests alongside operators and maintains ongoing dialogue with management. The structure integrates family office services with proprietary fund creation approved by the French Markets Authority since 2001.
General information
Firm type
Multi Family Office
Year founded
2001
Location
Region
Europe
Country
France
City
Paris
Corporate office
Paris, France
Principals
Olivier Combastet
Founder, President
Sophie Jilger
Deputy Chief Executive
Charles-Henri le Bret
Senior Advisor
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Pergam Finance?
Olivier Combastet serves as Founder and President. Sophie Jilger acts as Deputy Chief Executive with oversight of private equity structuring. Aymeric Diday holds the role of Director of Management.
How does Pergam Finance source proprietary deal flow?
The firm relies on direct relationships with operators and management teams. It selects partners based on shared values in business strategy and management quality. Co-investment opportunities arise through existing holdings and advisor networks.
Is Pergam Finance structured as a single family office or does it operate more like a venture firm?
Pergam Finance operates as a multi-family office serving private, family office and institutional clients. It creates its own funds and co-investment vehicles rather than functioning solely as a venture firm.
Does Pergam Finance participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm executes both fund commitments and direct co-investments. Vehicles such as Pergam Aurickx II and Pergam Hospitality illustrate the direct approach alongside third-party fund selection.
What investment stages does Pergam Finance typically target?
Pergam targets buyout and co-investment opportunities. It also maintains listed equity positions across growth, value and special situations categories.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
Wealth originates from founder Olivier Combastet's prior activities in Belgian distribution and commercial real estate between 1987 and 2001.
What is Pergam Finance's known posture on co-investments alongside external GPs?
Pergam pursues value-oriented co-investment strategies. It invests in and alongside companies it supports, conducting strategy monitoring and dialogue with management.
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