Seven2
Seven2 is a pan-European investment company founded in 1972.
Based in Paris, it comprises 55 professionals, including 37 dedicated to investment, and also operates out of an office in Milan.
The firm is independent, 100% owned by its active partners, and manages €4.8 billion in Private Equity assets alone.
A pioneering firm
Seven2 is a long-standing player in Private Equity and business transfers. The company played an active role in the creation and development of this asset class, initiating the first FCPR in 1983 and becoming a founding member of France Invest (formerly AFIC).
Its track record of over 50 years has enabled it to develop a pioneering investment methodology, with conservative entry multiples and moderate recourse to debt.
With a highly diversified and international investor base, Seven2 enjoys an excellent reputation even beyond Europe's borders.
Recognized industry expertise
Seven2 pioneered the sector specialization of Private Equity funds over 30 years ago.
The company has adopted the same sector strategy for over 30 years, concentrating its investments on the 4 sectors that have made it so successful.
The sub-segments favored within the 4 sectors evolve in line with economic trends and cycles, but today Tech accounts for over 50%.
The team is one ofthe most stable and established in France and continental Europe. Its long-standing presence, proximity to business leaders and reputation make it a trusted partner of choice for SME and ETI managers.
The firm only supports companies with solid fundamentals and strong growth potential, and helps entrepreneurs implement digital, strategic and operational transformations to make them undisputed leaders in their sector.
A resilient track record
Seven2 systematically favors investments in non-cyclical companies with very high potential.
Seven2 's sector specialization combined with its strong expertise in accelerating the digitalization of portfolio companies has enabled it to deliver excellent performances across all economic cycles.