Gilles Gramat

Sparring is an active manager which invests in mid-sized companies across all sectors except real estate and finance. They seek to invest €10-€35 million in established, profitable companies with an enterprise value between €50-€250 million, strong market positions, high barriers to entry and high organic or external growth potential. The firm invests as a majority shareholder, alone or in partnership with other financial investors, partnering with experienced management teams with excellent track records and which share their strategic vision. Sparring's main concern is to understand the challenges faced by CEOs and assist them throughout the strategic reasoning and implementation process, with a particular focus on build-ups and financial optimization. The firm's partners make the investment decisions and do not invest in turnaround situations or start-up companies.

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Engages in publishing of magazines

Operates as a publishing company

Retails household appliances

Provides payment, security, biometric and cryptography solutions

UI Investissement is a private equity investment manager focused on French small and medium-sized companies across sectors, who pays particular attention to sectors related to industry and services. The firm describes their investment approach as pragmatic and emphasizing mutual respect between the management in place and UI Investissement's team. The firm invests in companies valued between 10 and 100 million Euros, and targets expansion financing, shareholding restructuring and corporate succession situations leading to buyout transactions. They acquire minority interests when financing internal growth or acquisitions, and majority stakes in the case of LBO transactions. Investment criteria include market leadership potential, a clear competitive advantage and a growth-focused management team.