LBO France

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Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

1985

AUM

$2 500 M

Location

Paris, Île-de-France, France

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series A Seed Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Europe Africa

ESG Focus

Impact investor
Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026

Profile

LBO France is a private equity firm based in Paris, France, founded in 1985. The firm has a team of over 130 professionals and manages more than €2.5 billion in capital. LBO France is known for its pioneering approach, having expanded from mid-cap leveraged buyouts to include small-cap private equity, venture capital, real estate, and public equity. The firm has established strong geographical footholds in Italy and Africa through its subsidiaries Polis SGR and CGF Bourse.

The firm invests in sectors such as digital health, proptech, real estate, energy, and infrastructure. LBO France typically acquires minority or majority stakes in companies valued between €20 million and €300 million. It focuses on investments in France, Italy, and Africa, and manages assets through several funds, including those dedicated to venture capital in digital health and proptech.

Notable investments by LBO France include companies like Seaver - electronic equipment, Ardelec Energie - electrical equipment, and ToothFairy - clinics/outpatient services. The firm has supported over 145 companies, showcasing its commitment to creating international champions while contributing to local economies.

Industry

Infrastructure Digital Education Edtech Fashion/Beauty Healthcare Services Real Estate Software MedTech Energy PropTech / ConTech HealthTech Logistics

Contacts

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Robert Daussun CEO
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Jacques Franchi Partner & Head
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FAQs about LBO France

LBO France is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Series A, Seed and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.
LBO France is located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
LBO France was founded in 1985.
LBO France invests in companies and startups in Infrastructure, Digital, Education, Edtech, Fashion/Beauty, Healthcare Services, Real Estate, Software, MedTech, Energy, PropTech / ConTech, HealthTech, Logistics.
LBO France invests in companies and startups in Europe, Africa.
LBO France invests in companies and startups at Series A, Seed, Late Stage (Series C+).
LBO France usually invests $10-50 m on average.
LBO France has around $2 500m assets under management.
Yes, LBO France is impact investor.
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