Small & Mid Cap
Elevate quality of life
Abenex targets companies that make a positive contribution to improving access to and the quality of healthcare, or that help to improve people's lifestyles and quality of life.
Creating sustainable value
ensuring the long-term performance of the projects we support
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B Corporation Certifiée
"Certified B Corporation" is a trademark licensed by B Lab, a private non-profit organization, to companies like ours that have successfully completed the B Impact Assessment ("BIA") and therefore meet the requirements set by B Lab for social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. It is specified that B Lab is not a conformity assessment body as defined by Regulation (EU) No 765/2008, nor is it a national, European, or international standardization body as per Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012. The criteria of the BIA are distinct and independent from the harmonized standards resulting from ISO norms or other standardization bodies, and they are not ratified by national or European public institutions.
€2.5 bn
capital raised
100+
companies supported
4
offices in Europe
45+
committed professionals
Figures in brief
Over
As of 31st December 2025
Over
30 years of
private equity experience
As of 31st December 2025
What we do
Investing with purpose
As a leading, B-Corp certified, small & mid-cap private equity player in Europe, Abenex pursues a positive investment approach by supporting the sustainable growth and transformation projects of SMEs and mid-cap companies alongside their management teams.
Pursuant to their entrepreneurial heritage and as a natural extension of its deep private equity investment experience, Abenex has expanded its investment activities into real estate, investing in value-add, socially responsible projects.
2009
Pioneer in France
Created in 2009 and then a pioneer in France, the Abenex operational team illustrates operational involvement as we envision it in our investment profession. Its role is to support Management, at its request, in the deployment of their action plan to achieve the objectives set together.
Our support
Alongside Management
We invest alongside the Management team because we adhere to its strategic vision, as well as its sustainable development plan for the company.
In collaboration with Management, we seek to accelerate the development, profitability and environmental performance of companies and to perpetuate their position in a sustainable manner.
Investment
Our Sustainable Investment Themes
Our mission as a management company is to drive impactful projects, positively contributing to our society, harnessing our differentiated approach as committed and operational investors.
Small & Mid Cap
Safeguards beings and property
For Abenex, ensuring the protection of individuals, businesses - and their assets and data - is a prerequisite for sustainable growth, particularly in an environment characterized by an increasing level of risks.
Small & Mid Cap
Augment knowledge
We target companies providing meaningful services in key areas with positive impact such as engineering consultancy or digitalization to optimize the use of resource, or improve education and knowledge sharing.
Industries 9.0
Sustainable industry
Abenex supports the industrial transition towards more sustainable models, by targeting companies that innovate in energy efficiency, the circular economy and decarbonization.
Elevate quality of life
Abenex targets companies that make a positive contribution to improving access to and the quality of healthcare, or that help to improve people's lifestyles and quality of life.
- The aging population remains a challenge for advanced economies and will require innovative solutions.
- Healthcare represents a growing share of GDP in Europe, and development opportunities continue to increase.
- Individuals are increasingly inclined to prioritize better physical health, well-being, and a healthier lifestyle.
Safeguards beings and property
For Abenex, ensuring the protection of individuals, businesses - and their assets and data - is a prerequisite for sustainable growth, particularly in an environment characterized by an increasing level of risks.
- Increasing risks and external requirements for businesses and individuals at all levels (e.g., cybersecurity).
- Growing need to extend the lifespan of assets and infrastructure for sustainability.
- Compliance with regulatory or voluntary norms and standards.
Augment knowledge
We target companies providing meaningful services in key areas with positive impact such as engineering consultancy or digitalization to optimize the use of resource, or improve education and knowledge sharing.
Our focus also includes innovative businesses that contribute to accelerating the transition to a greener, and more sustainable economy.
Our team
Our team
Our team consists of professionals with demonstrated and recognized expertise, who are passionate and committed to creating sustainable value within the projects they support.
45+
professionals
40
years of middle age
55%
female directors
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« The Abenex operational team allowed us to carry out several necessary transformation projects more quickly and in a more structured way. Their approach is pragmatic, working hand in hand with my teams. »
Pierre Mancini
CEO, RG Safety
« We appreciate the entrepreneurial DNA of the Abenex team. Thanks to their support, in particular from the Operational Team, we were able to quickly put in place a high-level Management team, and improve our marketing strategy in line with our status as inventor of the pinsa romana. »
Alberto DiMarco
Managing Director, Di Marco
« Abenex kindly supports us during periods of strong growth, as well as during the rationalization phase. They have been very useful and involved in helping us strengthen the management team, and in analyzing our industrial and operational efficiency. »
Hugues Souparis
President, Surys
« Abenex helped us boost our external growth, by participating in the identification of potential targets, making contact and supervising the acquisition process. It was both reassuring and more efficient to have our partner involved in these processes. »
Pascal Dupont
CEO, Dupont Restauration
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Companies
Abenex announces the sale of Groupe ESCG to FROJAL Éducation
Abenex
Abenex completes the first closing of its Industries 9.0 Fund dedicated to supporting industrial SMEs sustainable growth
Team
Abenex reinforces its Mid Cap Investment team with the appointment of Caroline Folleas as Partner
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