Initiative & Finance

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Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

1983

AUM

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Location

Paris, Île-de-France, France

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series B Seed Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Europe
Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026

Profile

Initiative & Finance is a private equity firm based in Paris and Lyon, France, established 40 years ago. It focuses on investments within Western Europe. The firm is organized into teams dedicated to small and medium enterprises (PMEs) and mid-sized enterprises (ETIs), providing financing and support for companies across all sectors in growth, transformation, and transmission projects.

The firm's investment strategy centers on taking equity positions in profitable companies through different dedicated funds. They target a range of investment sizes, deploying amounts from €3 million to €80 million. The company manages the Fonds PME, with €3 million to €20 million investments, and the Fonds TOMORROW, which invests €20 million to €80 million in growth-oriented ETIs with a focus on environmental transition.

Their portfolio includes several notable companies such as Samshield - an equestrian equipment company, PBI - a technology firm, Cryopal - a cryogenic solutions provider, Offibat - a construction material supplier, Océllis - a sustainable building firm, and Aktid - a waste management entity. Initiative & Finance is recognized for its pragmatic approach, combining agility with a strong vision for the future.

Industry

Energy Technology Transportation Marketing and Advertising Industrial Healthcare Services Fintech Financial Services Consumer Products Construction Business Services (B2B)

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Thierry Giron Director General
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Arnaud Mendelsohn Associate Director
Associate Director
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FAQs about Initiative & Finance

Initiative & Finance is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B, Seed and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Initiative & Finance is located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Initiative & Finance was founded in 1983.
Initiative & Finance invests in companies and startups in Energy, Technology, Transportation, Marketing and Advertising, Industrial, Healthcare Services, Fintech, Financial Services, Consumer Products, Construction, Business Services (B2B).
Initiative & Finance invests in companies and startups in Europe.
Initiative & Finance invests in companies and startups at Series B, Seed, Late Stage (Series C+).
Initiative & Finance usually invests $10-50 m on average.
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