Abénex

General contacts

Investor type

Founded

1992

AUM

$1 500 M

Location

Paris, Île-de-France, France

Investment Ticket

$50-100 m

Investment Stage

Seed

Region of investment

Europe

Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026

Profile

Abénex is a private equity firm based in Paris, France, founded in 1992. The firm has a team of 45 people, including 22 partners. Abénex is known for its expertise in capital development and transfer capital operations, and it also undertakes turnkey projects for investment in productive real estate assets.

Abénex primarily invests in sectors such as consumer goods, real estate, construction, and industrials. The firm focuses on companies in France and Belgium, with investment stages ranging from early revenue to buyouts. Abénex IV, a notable fund, closed with $427 million in 2010 and targets industries like restaurants, hotels, leisure, and manufacturing. Limited partners include HarbourVest Partners and the Alaska Permanent Fund.

Notable investments by Abénex include Ortec Groupe - construction and engineering, De Dietrich Process Systems - industrial supplies, Consolis - construction materials, APC - energy solutions, and Acteon Group - dental equipment.

Industry

Fintech Food and Beverage Healthcare Services Real Estate Education Edtech Financial Services Foodtech Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Software Travel MedTech HealthTech

Abénex Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Abénex IV	Private Equity (PE)	Fintech Food and Beverage Healthcare Services Real Estate Education Edtech Financial Services Foodtech Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Software Travel MedTech HealthTech	Seed	Europe	$10-50 m	$427 M	January 2010

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Patrice Verrier Founding Managing Partner

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Olivier Moatti Co-Founder & Managing Partner

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FAQs about Abénex

Is Abénex a venture capital or private equity firm?

Abénex is a private equity firm. It backs companies at Seed, writing tickets of $50-100 m.

Where is Abénex located?

Abénex is located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.

When was Abénex founded?

Abénex was founded in 1992.

What sectors and industries does Abénex invest in?

Abénex invests in companies and startups in Fintech, Food and Beverage, Healthcare Services, Real Estate, Education, Edtech, Financial Services, Foodtech, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Software, Travel, MedTech, HealthTech.

What is Abénex geographical focus of investments?

Abénex invests in companies and startups in Europe.

At what stages of companies and startups does Abénex typically invest in?

Abénex invests in companies and startups at Seed.

What is the usual amount of Abénex investment?

Abénex usually invests $50-100 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Abénex?

Abénex has around $1 500m assets under management.

What are the contacts of Abénex?

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