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Picardie Investissement
Picardie Investissement is an equity partner with entrepreneurial values. For 40 years its mission has been to accompany company development as an...
Overview
Picardie Investissement is an equity partner with entrepreneurial values. For 40 years its mission has been to accompany company development as an investor-partner and to share an entrepreneurial vision with management in a close relationship. It is present at all stages of a company’s life, with emphasis on industrial projects, organic development or external growth, and invests as a minority, patient generalist fund.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
1985
Location
Region
Europe
Country
France
City
Amiens
Corporate office
Amiens, France
Principals
Eléonore Calandre
Directrice Générale
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What investment stages does Picardie Investissement target?
Picardie Investissement operates across the full corporate lifecycle: seed and early-stage venture, growth and expansion capital, management buy-ins, management buyouts, and succession-driven transmissions. This breadth allows the firm to deploy its €190 million capital pool with wide per-deal ticket flexibility, ranging from €100,000 to €10 million.
Does Picardie Investissement take control positions in its portfolio companies?
No. The firm explicitly presents itself as a minority investor, stating that entrepreneurs 'keep control of decisions.' This minority-only mandate is a core part of its pitch — offering patient equity while leaving founders and management teams with decision-making authority.
Which sectors does Picardie Investissement explicitly avoid?
Picardie Investissement does not publish a list of excluded sectors. Its website describes a generalist mandate that is 'a reflection of the economic activity of the territory,' implying it invests across manufacturing, services, and other industries present in the Hauts-de-France region. No sector-negative screen is disclosed.
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