Nahema Kassam Lemarchand

NextStage is an active private equity investment firm focused on French and European 'champion' small and medium-sized companies. The firm invests in shareholder restructuring operations and in expansion financing. They target sectors for which they perceive that performance depends on the ability to process information, including specialized retail, media, industry and services. NextStage encourages rapid growth, both organically and through acquisitions. They promote the integration of innovative information technologies within their portfolio companies, with the objective of delivering superior services and increasing competitiveness.