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Salvepar

Salvepar was a listed French private equity vehicle absorbed by Tikehau Capital, active in growth equity, real estate, and microfinance.

Salvepar

Salvepar is a 92%-owned subsidiary of the Tikehau Group, listed on the Paris stock exchange in compartment C. Salvepar acquires minority and medium-term shareholdings in listed and non-listed companies. Salvepar has made 11 investments and 4 portfolio exits.

General information

Firm type

Generalist

Year founded

AUM

Undisclosed

Location

Region

Europe

Country

France

City

Paris

Corporate office

Paris, France

Principals

Christian de Labriffe

Former Chairman and CEO

Antoine Flamarion

Co-founder of Tikehau Capital (parent company)

Mathieu Chabran

Co-founder of Tikehau Capital (parent company)

Sector focus

Growth CapitalReal EstateMicrofinance

Frequently asked questions

Who ran investment decisions at Salvepar?

Christian de Labriffe served as Chairman and CEO of Salvepar during its most active period as a listed entity. He oversaw investment decisions across growth equity, direct real estate, and microfinance allocations. Following Tikehau Capital's acquisition of Salvepar, de Labriffe transitioned to a Senior Advisor role at Tikehau Capital.

Is Salvepar structured as a single family office or an asset manager?

Salvepar was structured as a listed investment company, not a family office. It operated as an asset manager and holding entity with positions in private equity, real estate, and microfinance. It was originally majority-owned by Société Générale before its acquisition by Tikehau Capital, which integrated it into its alternative-asset platform.

How is Salvepar related to Tikehau Capital?

Tikehau Capital acquired Salvepar directly, folding its portfolio into Tikehau's broader alternative-asset management operations. The acquisition ended Salvepar's existence as an independent listed entity. Salvepar's former Chairman, Christian de Labriffe, remained with Tikehau as a Senior Advisor, and Tikehau co-founders Antoine Flamarion and Mathieu Chabran assumed oversight of the integrated assets.

What real estate assets did Salvepar hold?

Salvepar's real estate portfolio included the Tour Marchand office tower in La Défense, Paris, a major commercial property in the French business district. It also held a European commercial real estate portfolio through IREIT Global, a real estate investment trust vehicle. These assets were integrated into Tikehau Capital's real estate platform following the acquisition.

Which co-investors were active alongside Salvepar?

Salvepar frequently co-invested alongside FFP, the Peugeot family office, which held a stake in Tikehau Capital and participated in multiple deal syndicates. Temasek Holdings, the Singapore state investor, was also a shareholder in Tikehau Capital and a co-investor on various transactions. These relationships carried forward into Tikehau's consolidated platform.

Does Salvepar maintain philanthropic structures?

Salvepar maintained a dedicated philanthropy fund during its operating years. Christian de Labriffe also served as Chairman of the French-American Foundation, reflecting a broader engagement with non-profit and professional network activities. The current status of the Salvepar Philanthropy Fund following the Tikehau Capital acquisition is not publicly detailed.

What investment stages did Salvepar typically target?

Salvepar targeted growth-stage companies, focusing on mid-market French and European businesses seeking expansion capital. The firm also deployed capital in direct commercial real estate and a global microfinance fund, giving it a multi-strategy footprint. This generalist approach was consolidated into Tikehau Capital's broader platform, which spans credit, private equity, real estate, and capital markets strategies.

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