CAPZA

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Investor type

PE

Founded

2004

AUM

$2 700 M

Location

Paris, Île-de-France, France

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Series B

Region of investment

Europe
Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026

Profile

CAPZA is a private equity firm based in Paris, France, founded in 2004. The firm is known for its focus on small and mid-cap companies and is majority-owned by its team, with support from the AXA Group. CAPZA has a team of approximately 75 professionals and is recognized for its expertise in providing flexible equity and private debt solutions. The firm is a member of the French and Italian Venture Capital Associations and adheres to the Principles for Responsible Investment.

CAPZA invests primarily in sectors such as healthcare, software, IT services, e-commerce, ad-tech, mobility, industrial technology, and the Internet of Things. The firm targets companies across Europe, with a preference for those in France and Spain. CAPZA manages a significant portfolio, with over 634 investments and 160 exits to date. The firm offers a range of investment solutions, including growth and expansion capital, mezzanine financing, and senior loans.

Notable investments by CAPZA include Valtech - a digital transformation company, MAGIX - a software provider, and Oh BiBi - a mobile gaming company. The firm has also invested in Sogexia, a fintech company, and MCA, a consulting firm. CAPZA's strategic approach and diverse portfolio highlight its commitment to fostering growth in innovative sectors across Europe.

Industry

Energy MedTech Transportation Telecommunications Software Security Media and Entertainment Marketing and Advertising Industrial Healthcare Services Fintech Financial Services E-commerce/Marketplace Business Services (B2B) Internet of Things (IoT) HealthTech HRTech Mobility AdTech

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Christophe Karvelis Co-Founder & CEO
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David Hoppenot Co-Founder & Partner
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FAQs about CAPZA

CAPZA is a private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B, writing tickets of $1-5 m.
CAPZA is located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
CAPZA was founded in 2004.
CAPZA invests in companies and startups in Energy, MedTech, Transportation, Telecommunications, Software, Security, Media and Entertainment, Marketing and Advertising, Industrial, Healthcare Services, Fintech, Financial Services, E-commerce/Marketplace, Business Services (B2B), Internet of Things (IoT), HealthTech, HRTech, Mobility, AdTech.
CAPZA invests in companies and startups in Europe.
CAPZA invests in companies and startups at Series B.
CAPZA usually invests $1-5 m on average.
CAPZA has around $2 700m assets under management.
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