Family Office
France
New Fund 2025

Wendel Group

Check Size
€50M – €500M

Investment Focus

Investment Stages

Geographic Focus

Investment Thesis

One of Europe's oldest investment firms, founded in 1704 and listed on Euronext Paris. With EUR 9B+ in assets, makes long-term investments in technology, healthcare, and industrial services.

How to Pitch Wendel Group

No Stated Policy
Wendel Group hasn't published an outreach policy. A short, specific cold email is the safest default.

Who To Contact

Cyril Marie
Membre du Directoire, Directeur général adjoint en charge de l'Asset Management
David Darmon
Membre du Directoire, Directeur général
Technology
LBO
Source

Portfolio Highlights

Bureau Veritas - global testing, inspection, and certification (Euronext-listed)
CPI Books - leading European book printing and manufacturing
IHS Towers - largest independent tower company in Africa

Team

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Cyril Marie
Membre du Directoire, Directeur général adjoint en charge de l'Asset Management

Asset management executive with 15+ years experience, leading external growth and strategic partnerships.

Checked Aug 2026
David Darmon
Membre du Directoire, Directeur général

Investment director leading multiple portfolio companies and US expansion, specialized in LBO operations.

Technology
LBO
Checked Aug 2026
Jérôme Michiels
Directeur général adjoint

Investment director and Wendel Growth head responsible for asset management structuring and portfolio development.

Checked Aug 2026
Laurent Mignon
Président du Directoire

Investment firm leader with 30+ years in finance, banking, and asset management across BPCE, Natixis, and AGF.

Checked Aug 2026

Focus and check size from the firm's website. Website reachable as of Sept 2026.

Ready to Reach Wendel Group?

A fit check scores your pitch against their thesis, stage and ticket. An email draft uses their real deals and thesis, not a template.