List of 3 consumer goods private equity funds from Paris [2023]

Consumer spending in France rose to €319 billion in Q3 2023 from €316 billion in Q2 2023, indicating a growth in consumer purchasing activity in the country.
In this article, we are introducing three interesting consumer-goods-focused private equity funds from our keyword crawler-based consumer goods private equity investors list.

1. Ardian (Paris)

Ardian, previously referred to as Axa Private Equity, is a notable private equity investment firm situated in France. It was set up in 1996 and has since developed into one of the biggest private equity funds in Europe with its headquarters based there. The firm’s investment strategy covers a wide range of sectors, such as commercial goods, insurance, real estate, and healthcare. Concerning consumer goods investments, Ardian’s Buyout team is recognized for acquiring middle and significant-scale companies throughout Europe and North America.

2. Motion Equity Partners (Paris)

Motion Equity Partners is a private equity firm based in the capital of France. The firm, led by Managing Partner Patrick Eisenchteter, has raised approximately €2.5 billion across three funds since its establishment. Its investment focus is on enterprise values up to €300 million. Regarding its investments in the FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) sector, Motion Equity Partners invested in various companies, including Tournaire Group, a leading supplier of high-barrier packaging, particularly in aluminum, designed for storing, sampling, shipping, and marketing high-value substances such as essential oils, active ingredients, and solvents.

3. Seven2 (Paris)

The company, which was founded in 1972, recently rebranded itself as Seven2 in March 2023. Seven2’s primary objective is to assist small and medium-sized French and continental European businesses with high potential. The company’s consumer goods investments portfolio includes enterprises from a variety of European countries such as Belgium, France, Italy, and the Netherlands, with a specific emphasis on mid-market sectoral development. A noteworthy investment in this sector hails from Europe Snacks, a leading pan-European private-label company in savory treats.

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