EMZ is a leading European investment firm acting as a dedicated partner for medium-sized companies. Our activities focus on investments alongside founders, family shareholders and managers in France and the DACH region.

We have a team of c.15 experienced investment professionals operating from offices in Paris and Munich. EMZ is majority-owned by its employees and has a base of European institutional investors. 

We operate sector agnostic and are able to invest from 10-150 million euros, drawing from our current fund of >1.0 billion euros. Over the past 20 years, EMZ has invested over €4 billion in more than 140 projects. 

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Lajos Darvas

Nirmana Tahmaz

Naomi Kaefer

François Carre

Christelle Choplin

The Leadership Team at EMZ Partners, comprising the CEO, Chief Financial Officer, and Managing Partner, is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the firm, overseeing financial operations, and guiding investment decisions. They ensure alignment with EMZ's business objectives and foster relationships with key stakeholders, including founders, family shareholders, and institutional investors.

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