Entrepreneurs working alongside entrepreneurs, committed to sustainability
As a long-standing player in private equity and a certified B-Corp company, Abenex targets companies based on three investment themes:
•	Health & Wellness,
•	Safety,
•	Value-add services.
Abenex invests, either as a minority or majority shareholder, in companies with an enterprise value ranging from €30m to €300m and portfolio companies' revenue from €10m to €500m alongside their management teams. Our approach is closely aligned to companies’ operations, based on an impactful involvement from our investment and operational team. 
We have developed specific expertise to address the diverse range of challenges faced by the SMEs and mid-cap companies we support, including digital transformation, financial and operational performance measurement, international development support, and structuring of operations among others. Abenex is a responsible investor with a strong operational team supporting our portfolio companies. In 2023, to reinforce its commitment to sustainability, Abenex has become a purpose-driven company and commits to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as a framework for its decarbonation strategy. 

Our Private Equity track-record:
- 100+ completed transactions (MBO, MBI, LMBO, OBO, Capital Development...),
- 6 successful public-to-private transactions,
- €8.0+ billion of buy-outs and development capital transactions completed since 1992.

Abenex’s approach to real estate investing: By incorporating socially responsible investment criteria, Abenex REIM team transforms real estate assets by improving their environmental performance, particularly in value-add projects through the repositioning and transformation program of buildings. 

The team operates from its offices in Paris, Lyon, Amsterdam & Milan. 

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The Milan office focuses on private equity investments and strategic management in Italy's vibrant financial sector.

Milan

The Lyon office focuses on private equity investment strategies and portfolio management in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.

Lyon

This department focuses on managing investments in private equity assets and conducting financial analyses related to investment opportunities.

Private Equity

The Partnership Management Team at Abenex is responsible for fostering and managing strategic relationships with stakeholders, including portfolio companies, potential investment targets, and co-investors. The team works to identify collaborative opportunities aligned with Abenex's investment themes—Health & Wellness, Safety, and Value-add services—ensuring mutual growth and sustained engagement. By leveraging their extensive network and expertise, they facilitate successful partnerships that underpin Abenex's commitment to sustainability and impactful involvement in the companies they invest in.

Partnership Management Team

The Private Equity Team at Abenex is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and investing in companies within the Health & Wellness, Safety, and Value-add services sectors. They manage the entire investment process, from deal sourcing and due diligence to transaction execution and portfolio management. The team collaborates closely with the management of portfolio companies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, and implement sustainable business practices, aligned with Abenex's commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for decarbonation. They also leverage their expertise to address SME and mid-cap company challenges, including digital transformation and international expansion.

Private Equity Team

The Leadership Team at Abenex guides the company’s strategic direction and ensures alignment with its entrepreneurial, sustainability-driven mission. This team oversees investments in companies focusing on health & wellness, safety, and value-add services, managing portfolios with an enterprise value between €30m and €300m. They are instrumental in driving digital transformation, financial and operational performance, and international development, while reinforcing Abenex's commitment to sustainability through initiatives like the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Leadership Team

The Communication and Administrative Support team at Abenex is responsible for managing internal communications, ensuring seamless office operations, and providing executive support. This team facilitates effective internal messaging, organizes company-wide events, and manages administrative tasks to support the broader company objectives. They play a key role in maintaining a productive and organized work environment, promoting efficiency across the organization.

Communication and Administrative Support

This department oversees strategic direction and operational management within the organization.

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