Source: Amethis - data as of 31/12/2023. The mention of certain investments does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell the securities of the companies presented.
Asset Management
Amethis
Europe Expansion
Chair by designer Philippe Druillet, bank lounges, Paris
Market opportunity
European SMEs are facing a bearish macroeconomic environment due to deficit-burdened economies and ageing populations. Accessing faster-growing markets in Africa is thus essential. In this region, demography, middle-class growth, and urbanisation offer key opportunities.
Investment strategy
- Private equity in mature European SMEs (mainly French) with a strong development outside of their home markets with a specific support in the MEA regions.
- Target companies with sales between €20M and €100M.
- Majority or minority investments (tickets of €10M to €25M).
- Capitalising on value chain rerouting in the current international geopolitical context.
Value creation
- Supporting SMEs in their international expansion with the support of Amethis & - Edmond de Rothschild thanks to 11 offices in Europe, 4 offices in Africa and 1 office in Middle East.
- Operational support: digitalisation, human capital strengthening, lean management.
- Emphasis on environmental and social value creation drivers (value sharing, continuous training and return to employment).
Investment team
2 partners, 1 investment director and 2 associates purely dedicated to Amethis Europe Expansion.
Support from the Amethis and Edmond de Rothschild Private Equity platforms.
3 ESG experts to add value and create more sustainable companies.
Target allocation
Target markets: SMEs in France and EU with high international potential.
Target sectors: B2B services, agro-food, consumer goods, health and education.
Case study:
Office Automation Group
Supporting the growth of a French SME in the EMEA region
Stair steps, Château de Pregny, Geneva
Office Automation Group is a major French player in B2B IT equipment
and software.
Value creation
Commercial expansion in new geographical areas of Africa (especially in Ivory Coast and Morocco) thanks to the Amethis network and targeted M&A in Europe.
Development of sales of second-life equipment.
Promote the sharing of value to a maximum number of employees (employee shareholding plan).
+1,000
Clients
35%
Export sales
13
(out of 21 eligible people) have entered the value-sharing contract, and will benefit from a potential increase in the value of the company