Sparring Capital

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Investor type

PE

Founded

2002

AUM

$650 M

Location

Paris, Île-de-France, France

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Europe

ESG Focus

Impact investor
Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026

Profile

Sparring Capital is a private equity firm based in Paris, France, founded in 2002. The firm specializes in investing in French SMEs, particularly in the industrial and B2B services sectors. Sparring Capital is known for its partnership approach, working closely with management teams to drive transformation and growth while focusing on social progress and environmental impact management. The team comprises experienced professionals dedicated to supporting talented entrepreneurs.

The firm invests primarily in the French market, with a focus on sectors such as networking, agriculture, construction, insurance, manufacturing, consumer durables, and retail. Sparring Capital typically invests in check sizes ranging from €3 million to €25 million, taking both majority and minority positions. The firm manages various funds, including the Transmission lower midcap fund and the Responsible Growth small cap fund, and is committed to integrating operational excellence and ESG criteria into its investment strategy.

Notable investments in Sparring Capital's portfolio include Iridis - strategic partnerships and growth potential in France and Europe, Elec44 - online distribution of electrical equipment, Novakamp, Intech Group - electrical equipment, and FTS Batiment - construction and engineering. These companies benefit from Sparring Capital's support in achieving their development goals and strategic growth across various industries.

Industry

Retail Networking Construction Agriculture Business Services (B2B) Consumer Products Education Edtech Electronics Industrial Real Estate InsurTech Manufacturing

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Arnaud Leclercq Partner & CEO
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Bertrand Hainguerlot Founding Partner & Managing Director
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FAQs about Sparring Capital

Sparring Capital is a private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Sparring Capital is located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Sparring Capital was founded in 2002.
Sparring Capital invests in companies and startups in Retail, Networking, Construction, Agriculture, Business Services (B2B), Consumer Products, Education, Edtech, Electronics, Industrial, Real Estate, InsurTech, Manufacturing.
Sparring Capital invests in companies and startups in Europe.
Sparring Capital invests in companies and startups at Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
Sparring Capital usually invests $10-50 m on average.
Sparring Capital has around $650m assets under management.
Yes, Sparring Capital is impact investor.
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