AMDG Private Equity
Lyon-based AMF-regulated private-equity GP founded in 2020 with AMF approval GP-21000021 in May 2021; managed by Vanessa Rousset (ex-Evolem) and Thomas Barrochin (ex-Naxicap), subsidiary of AMDG asset-management group; deploys EUR 35M+ across two FPCI Croissance PME funds targeting French SME growth and minority LBO transactions with EUR 1-3M tickets.
AMDG Private Equity is a Lyon growth equity firm with €35M AUM, 11 active companies and 1 exit.
- ·Top sector focus: Consumer (33% of portfolio).
- ·Fund cadence: ~2Y between vintages · last raise 2023.
Sector breakdown
12 companiesKey facts
Recent exits
AMDG Private Equity sold Trax Distribution to INNOV8 Group in 2024 after 2 years.
Coverage notes
2 funds tracked, 12 portfolio companies (11 active · 1 realized). Verified weekly from public filings and deal announcements.
Funds & portfolio
Every fund AMDG Private Equity has raised, with its portfolio companies. Hand-checked from public filings.
FPCI Croissance PME 2Growth20231 assetsGrowth2023 · 3yr–1–
Unrealized
1 held| Company | Entry |
|---|---|
| Aline & Olivier Consumer · France | 2023 |
FPCI Croissance PME 1Growth2021€35M10 assets1 exitsGrowth2021 · 5yr€35M101
Unrealized
10 held| Company | Entry |
|---|---|
| DBS Groupe Business Services · France | 2021 |
| Dousselin Business Services · France | 2022 |
| Fill up media TMT · France | 2022 |
| G2A Consulting Business Services · France | 2021 |
| Groupe Nautilus Consumer · France | 2022 |
| Groupe OFF Consumer · France | 2022 |
| Kopram Industrials · France | 2024 |
| Les Vedettes Iles d'Or Hospitality · France | 2023 |
| SATE Group Industrials · France | 2023 |
| YUMI Beauty Consumer · France | 2022 |
Realized
1 exit| Company | Entry | Exit | Type | Buyer | MOIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trax Distribution Business Services · France | 2022 | 2024 | Trade Sale | INNOV8 Group | – |
About AMDG Private Equity
AMDG Private Equity is a Lyon-based AMF-regulated private equity firm with €35 million of assets under management, founded in 2020 with AMF approval GP-21000021 in May 2021. The platform is managed by Vanessa Rousset (ex-Evolem) and Thomas Barrochin (ex-Naxicap) as a subsidiary of AMDG asset management group, deploying across French SMEs.
Investment thesis
AMDG Private Equity targets French SMEs and lower mid-cap companies, deploying equity capital across growth and selective buyout transactions with the founders' Evolem and Naxicap heritage providing French mid-market relationship networks. Sector focus spans the broad coverage typical of generalist small-cap French platforms, with the Lyon regional heritage enabling deep banking and management team relationships across Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.
Recent activity
Recent realised exits include Trax Distribution (business services, 2024), reflecting selective distribution across the French SME portfolio. The platform tracks 2 funds, 9 active portfolio companies and 1 realised exit across the multi-vintage Lyon-based programme.
Frequently asked questions
- What investment strategy does AMDG Private Equity focus on?
- AMDG Private Equity focuses on Growth, Buyout strategies in the private equity space.
- How many portfolio companies does AMDG Private Equity have?
- AMDG Private Equity has 11 active portfolio companies and 1 completed exit and 2 funds tracked on GP Intel.
- Where is AMDG Private Equity headquartered?
- AMDG Private Equity is headquartered in Lyon, France.
- What is AMDG Private Equity's assets under management?
- AMDG Private Equity manages approximately €35M in assets under management.
- When was AMDG Private Equity founded?
- AMDG Private Equity was founded in 2021.
- What sectors does AMDG Private Equity invest in?
- AMDG Private Equity invests across Consumer, Energy, Business Services, Industrials.
- What are AMDG Private Equity's recent exits?
- Recent realized exits by AMDG Private Equity include: Trax Distribution (2024) to INNOV8 Group.
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