Hivest Capital Partners

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Investor type

VC / PE

Founded

2016

AUM

$432 M

Location

Paris, Île-de-France, France

Investment Ticket

$50-100 m

Investment Stage

Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Europe
Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026

Profile

Hivest Capital Partners is a private equity firm based in Paris, France, founded in 2016. The firm is led by a team of experienced professionals, including Managing Partner Cédric Lépée, who previously held a principal role at H.I.G. Capital. Hivest Capital Partners is known for its entrepreneurial approach to private equity, emphasizing independence, reactivity, agility, ambition, team spirit, and simplicity.

The firm focuses on investing in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with revenues between $50 and $500 million. Hivest Capital Partners targets sectors such as life sciences, material sciences, nutraceuticals, sustainable household packaging, seafood, luxury, cosmetics, aerospace, public lighting, and street furniture. They typically invest in the range of $50 to $100 million and have a geographical focus on Europe and North America. The firm manages over $432 million in assets.

Notable portfolio companies include Novasol Chemicals - a specialty chemicals distributor, NV Labs - a nutraceutical manufacturer, Sphere - a sustainable packaging leader, Reunimer - a seafood specialist, and CCE Group - an aerospace platform. These investments reflect Hivest's diverse sector interests and commitment to enhancing operational capabilities.

Industry

Life Sciences Aerospace Chemicals Consumer Products Electronics Food and Beverage Foodtech Transportation

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FAQs about Hivest Capital Partners

Hivest Capital Partners is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $50-100 m.
Hivest Capital Partners is located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Hivest Capital Partners was founded in 2016.
Hivest Capital Partners invests in companies and startups in Life Sciences, Aerospace, Chemicals, Consumer Products, Electronics, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Transportation.
Hivest Capital Partners invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.
Hivest Capital Partners invests in companies and startups at Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
Hivest Capital Partners usually invests $50-100 m on average.
Hivest Capital Partners has around $432m assets under management.
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