Francis Estellat

Francis Estellat is an accomplished finance professional with over two decades of experience in private equity, currently serving as the Directeur adjoint des fonds Equity Mid Cap and Senior Investment Director at Bpifrance since January 2014. Prior experience includes roles as Investment Director at CDC Entreprises and Initiative & Finance, focusing on small and mid-cap investments and managing both minority and majority operations. Francis has successfully selected and executed a total of 28 investments and completed 17 exits throughout the career. Educational qualifications include a Grande Ecole degree from emlyon business school, an Executive Program in Leadership in Private Equity from HEC Paris, and a Certified International Investment Analyst designation from SFAF.