CONSOLIDATION ET DEVELOPPEMENT GESTION

Thesis

Consolidation et Développement Gestion (FCDE) is a Paris-based private equity firm founded in 2009, specializing in the growth and transformation of French Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and mid-cap companies. They operate as a portfolio management company approved by the AMF. FCDE's strategy involves providing both financial and human capital to management teams to drive sustainable operational improvements and long-term value creation. They seek companies in growing markets with innovation capabilities, quality human capital, differentiating know-how, and international development potential. Their approach is hands-on, involving governance and unlocking transformation through development, spin-offs, mergers, and consolidation. FCDE primarily invests equity ticket sizes ranging from €20 million to €100 million. The firm manages Professional Private Equity Funds for Qualified Investors. As of June 2025, they had €339 million in assets under management and have raised €1.1 billion in capital since 2009, making 35 investments. Their primary geographic focus is France, targeting companies in their growth and expansion phases.