EQUISTONE PARTNERS FRANCE SAS
EQUISTONE PARTNERS FRANCE SAS is a Series C+ and buyout fund in Delaware, FR, CH, GB, BE, NL and LU writing $25M–$200M checks into Enterprise, Fintech, Security, it-services, specialty-chemicals, pharmaceuticals, filters, fashion, equipment-rental, media, sanitary-ware, fashion-retail, sanitary-sector and printed-media.
- Stages
- Series C+, buyout
- Sectors
- Enterprise, Fintech, Security, it-services, specialty-chemicals, pharmaceuticals, filters, fashion, equipment-rental, media, sanitary-ware, fashion-retail, sanitary-sector, printed-media
- Check size
- $25M–$200M
- Invests in
- Delaware, FR, CH, GB, BE, NL, LU
- Round role
- Leads rounds
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 1979
- Assets under management
- $3.45B
Thesis
Equistone Partners France SAS, a subsidiary of Equistone Partners Europe, is an independent private equity firm focused on the European mid-market, with a history dating back to 1979 and operating in France since 1991. Their investment strategy centers on lower to mid-market companies in Western Europe, particularly France, Germany, Switzerland, and the UK, with opportunistic investments in the Benelux region. Equistone typically invests between €25 million and €200 million in equity for businesses with enterprise values of €50 million to €500 million. They often take majority positions and act as strategic partners, driving value through organic growth, international expansion, M&A, strengthening management, and fostering innovation. While specific AUM for the French entity isn't detailed, the broader Equistone Partners Europe manages significant assets, with Fund V at $2.16 billion and Fund VI at $3.45 billion, and was deploying capital from its latest fund as of late 2022. The typical equity check size for Equistone's investments ranges from €25 million to €200 million, with French operations specifically targeting €10-30 million+ equity tickets for companies with €30-80m+ EBITDA. The broader Equistone Partners Europe team has approximately 45 members.
Common questions
Does EQUISTONE PARTNERS FRANCE SAS invest at the Series C+ stage?
Yes. EQUISTONE PARTNERS FRANCE SAS lists Series C+ and buyout among the stages it invests in.
What check size does EQUISTONE PARTNERS FRANCE SAS write?
EQUISTONE PARTNERS FRANCE SAS writes $25M–$200M checks.
Where does EQUISTONE PARTNERS FRANCE SAS invest?
EQUISTONE PARTNERS FRANCE SAS invests in Delaware, FR, CH, GB, BE, NL and LU.