Wendel Group

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Investor type

PE / Family office

Founded

1977

AUM

$52 000 M

Location

Paris, Île-de-France, France

Investment Ticket

$100+ m

Investment Stage

Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

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

Profile

Wendel Group is a global private assets-focused investment firm headquartered in Paris. The firm operates through two main activities: third-party private asset management and principal investments. It manages more than €52 billion in assets for clients and its own account. Wendel is known for its committed ownership mindset, leveraging its operational expertise and long-term investment strategy to create value across its portfolio.

The investment strategy covers private equity and mid-cap private debt sectors. With a focus on US MidCap Private Debt, EU MidCap Private Equity, and MidCap Secondary investments, the firm targets deals mainly in North America and Europe. The firm does not publicly disclose individual check sizes but its large-scale operations suggest involvement in significant investment rounds.

Wendel's portfolio includes companies across various industries. Notable investments include Allied Universal - security services, Bureau Veritas - testing and certification services, Constantia Flexibles - packaging solutions, Stahl - specialty chemicals, and Crisis Prevention Institute - training and consulting services.

Industry

Technology Industrial Edtech Education Business Services (B2B) Security Chemicals

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David Darmon Managing Director & CEO
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Stéphane Bacquaert Managing Director & CEO
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FAQs about Wendel Group

Wendel Group is a private equity firm that also operates as a family office. It backs companies at Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $100+ m.
Wendel Group is located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Wendel Group was founded in 1977.
Wendel Group invests in companies and startups in Technology, Industrial, Edtech, Education, Business Services (B2B), Security, Chemicals.
Wendel Group invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe, Africa.
Wendel Group invests in companies and startups at Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
Wendel Group usually invests $100+ m on average.
Wendel Group has around $52 000m assets under management.
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