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Unigrains SA, also known as Union Financière pour le Développement de l' Economie Céréalière, is an independent French private equity firm which was created in 1963 on the initiative of the Association Générale des Producteurs de Blé (AGPB). Located in Paris, the firm provides financial assistance, loans and equity capital to food processing and agro-industrial businesses in the biotechnology and related services sectors in France and Europe. In accordance with the objectives set by their agreement with the state, Unigrains provides funds to food manufacturers and agricultural cooperatives, not directly to the farmers themselves.

Centre Capital Développement SA (CCD) is an independent venture capital firm headquartered in France. Founded in 1987, the company has offices in Orléans, Centre region of France.

Turenne Capital Partenaires SA (Turenne Capital) is a venture capital subsidiary of Turenne Associés SA founded in 1999 by Aymard de Lasteyrie. The firm is headquartered in Paris, France.

21 Invest France SAS is a Private Equity firm, a subsidiary of 21 Invest SpA founded in 1998 by Gérard Pluvinet and Henry Huyghues-Despointes. 21 Invest France is headquartered in Paris.

Ardian SA (Ardian) is a private equity subsidiary of Ardian Holding SAS founded in 1995. The firm is headquartered in Paris, France.

Paluel-Marmont Capital SA (PMC) is the wholly-owned private equity subsidiary of Compagnie Lebon (XP: LBON) in France. Formerly known as Lebon Développement, the firm was established in 1991. Located in Paris, PMC invests their own equity in leveraged buy-outs in small- and mid-size businesses, sharing their professional expertise and business network with investee company management.

Andera Partners SCA (Andera Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2001 by Pierre-Michel Passy. The firm is headquartered in Paris, France.

Perfectis Private Equity SA (Perfectis) is a leading independent French private equity firm which was founded in 2000 by Gabriel Fossorier and Jean-Marie Lavirotte. Located in Paris, Perfectis provides equity financing to unlisted companies in the French lower mid-market, with commitments from international funds of funds, insurance companies and banks. The firm's relationship with their cornerstone investor, Euler Hermes, provides Perfectis with a unique source of proprietary economic information.

Omnes Capital SAS (Omnes Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 1984. The firm is headquartered in Paris, France with additional offices in Belgium, Switzerland, Germany.

Fondations Capital France SASU is an Independent Private Equity firm founded in 2003. Fondations Capital France SASU is headquartered in Paris.

Eurazeo PME SA is a Private Equity firm, a subsidiary of Eurazeo Capital founded in 1997. Eurazeo PME SA is headquartered in Paris.

Sofimac Régions SAS is a Private Equity/Venture Capital firm, a subsidiary of Sofimac Investment Managers SAS founded in 1978. Sofimac Régions is headquartered in Clermont-Ferrand.

CIC Private Debt SASU (CIC Private Debt) is a private equity firm headquartered in France. Founded in 2004, the company is a subsidiary of CM-CIC Capital Finance SA which is ultimately owned by Groupe Crédit Mutuel-CIC in France. Formerly known as CIC Mezzanine Gestion SASU in 2019, they changed their name to CIC Private Debt SASU. They provide mezzanine financing and operate in close relationship with the Leveraged & Acquisition Finance division of their parent.

Aquiti Gestion SAS (Aquiti Gestion) is an independent French venture capital firm which was founded in 1998 as Aquitaine Création Innovation by a number of economic and financial partners including the Conseil Régional d'Aquitaine, CDC Enterprises, financial institutions, banks and industrial groups. Formerly known as Aquitaine Création Investissement SAS, the firm changed their name to Aquiti Gestion in 2011. They are headquartered in Bordeaux and specialize in financing regional SMEs and is backed by public and private investors.

Qualium Investissement SASU is an Independent Private Equity firm founded in 1994. Qualium Investissement is headquartered in Paris.

Siparex XAnge Venture SAS is an Independent Venture Capital firm founded in 1977 by Benjamin Teszner. Siparex XAnge Venture SAS is headquartered in Paris.

Aries Alliance SAS engages in the provision of industrial machinery and equipment. The company was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Nantes, France.

Atalante SAS (CAPZA) is a private equity firm founded in 2004 by Thierry DeGroote, David Hoppenot and Christophe Karvelis Senn. The firm is headquartered in Paris, France.

Agro-Service 2000 SA provides sales and repair of agricultural equipment, serving farmers, foresters, landscape, and rural communities. The company was founded by Gérard Pauthier in 1982 and is headquartered in Menat, France.

Bryan Garnier Principal Investments SAS (BGPI) is a private equity investment firm located in Paris. Formally known as Occam Capital SAS, the firm was founded in 2004. In 2009, Occam was acquired by Bryan Garnier & Co., a European investment banking partnership with headquarters in London. BGPI manages technology private equity funds, namely Occam I FCPR. Their clients are institutions and high-net worth private individuals worldwide.

Today, Artesys is one of the European leaders in the areas of production and information system management. The firm operates throughout Europe, while its core markets remain France and Italy. On behalf of its clients, Artesys is constantly seeking new techniques and technologies to enable them to continually improve its infrastructure's efficiency and productivity. Working from the beginning of the project to post implementation support, the firm helps its clients through the project life cycle. The firm's clients' and partners' continuously renewed confidence in the firm has enabled it to record annual growth in the company's business of more than 30% for the fourth successive year. A high yield market, fascinating projects, professional employees, satisfied clients and faithful partners are the ingredients of its success.

ISAI Gestion SAS (ISAI) is a network of business angels established in 2008 and headquartered in Paris. The fund was founded by Pierre Morizet-Kosciusko, Ouriel Ohayon, Geoffroy Roux de Bezieux, Stephane Treppoz. ISAI's active investors are entrepreneurs. Individuals connected with the active investors also provide capital without getting involved in operations. The firm manages a tax-advantaged investment vehicle designed for high-net worth individuals. ISAI's name derives from a Japanese Kanji conveying uniqueness, and also stands for International Society of Angel Investors.

Bretagne Jeunes Entreprises SA (BJE) is an independent French venture capital firm which was created in 1999 by la Région Bretagne and CDC Enterprises. to help invest in start-ups located in the Britanny region of France. Based in Rennes, BJE's shareholders include four regional banks (Banque populaire de l'Ouest, Crédit Mutuel de Bretagne, Caisse d'épargne Bretagne-Pays de Loire, Crédit Agricole) and OSEO Bretagne.

Groupe Socomore SA provides chemical and biological cleaning solutions. Its products include surface treatment and preparation; adhesives; coatings; and non-destructive testing. The firm caters to the aeronautics, automobile, railways, energy, and industrial sectors. The company was founded by Jean Bossuet in 1972 and is headquartered in Vannes, France.

France Invest is a French association of investors for growth that supports private equity as a lever for business creators and managers to achieve growth. The private company is based in Paris, France and was founded by Maurice Tchenio. The association is at the heart of the economy and aims to share the value created by supporting companies in their innovation and energy transition efforts.

Chemoform AG manufactures and distributes pool care products. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Wendlingen, Germany.

Bretzel Burgard SAS produces frozen bakery products. It also offers appetiser catering products and snacks. The company was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in Hoerdt, France.

Bridgepoint SA provides funding, financial resources, and support services. The company was founded on December 12, 1990 and is headquartered in Paris, France.

Cookie Creations SAS produces pastry and baked products. It offers cookies, brownies, muffins, tarts, and cakes. The company is headquartered in Chelles, France.

Women Equity SPV 1 SAS (Women Equity) is an independent private equity firm headquartered in Paris France. It was founded in 2011 by Dunya Bouhacene.

Meanings Capital Partners is a private equity firm headquartered in Paris, France. It was founded in 2013 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Meeschaert Asset Management SA.

Part of Holweg Group SAS, Bag Invest SAS operates as a holding French company. The company is based in Molsheim, France.

Hi Inov SAS (Hi Inov) is the venture capital arm of Dentressangle Initiatives SAS. The firm was founded by Pierre-Henri Dentressangle and Valérie Gombart in 2012. It is headquartered in Paris, France with an additional office in Bavaria, Germany.

HLD Associés (HLD Associés) is a private equity firm founded in 2010 by Jean -Bernard Lafonta, Jean Philippe Hecketsweiler and Philippe Donnet. The firm is headquartered in Paris, France.

Fipagest is a holding French company.

Armafina SA provides accounting, tax, and auditing services. The private company is based in Fribourg, Switzerland.

Cobalt Capital SAS is an independent private equity investment firm wholly-owned by management. Located in Paris, Cobalt originated in 1996. The current firm was established in 2004 through a spin-out of the French team from Legal and General Ventures, a mid-cap buyout private equity firm part of the UK-based life insurance company Legal & General Group plc (LSE: LGEN). Cobalt's name refers to the metal's ability to be part of high-quality alloys. Cobalt manages a private equity fund. Their clients are institutions including insurance companies, mutual insurances, pension funds, funds of funds, as well as a few private individuals.