What investment strategy does Arcole focus on?

Arcole focuses on Buyout, Growth strategies in the private equity space.

How many portfolio companies does Arcole have?

Arcole has 10 active portfolio companies and 5 completed exits and 2 funds tracked on GP Intel.

Where is Arcole headquartered?

Arcole is headquartered in ANGOULEME, France.

What is Arcole's assets under management?

Arcole manages approximately €130M in assets under management.

What sectors does Arcole invest in?

Arcole invests across Industrials, Business Services, Software.

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Arcole

ANGOULEME, France·Founded 2019·

Buyout Growth Equity

·arcole.com

Arcole is a committed French private equity firm supporting SMEs and mid-cap companies facing complex situations, with €130 million in funds managed and 16 years of experience. It focuses on operational support and value creation through…Read full bio

AUM

€130M

Funds

Portfolio

Exits

SectorsIndustrialsBusiness ServicesSoftware

Key facts

HQANGOULEME, France

Founded2019

Websitearcole.com

Recent exits

2022

Industrials · 2022

Industrials · 2018

Business Services · 2016

Coverage notes

2 funds tracked, 15 portfolio companies (10 active · 5 realized). Verified weekly from public filings and deal announcements.

About Arcole

Arcole is a French private equity firm with €130 million of assets under management, founded in 2009 and headquartered in Angoulême. The firm supports SMEs and mid-cap companies facing complex situations, with 16 years of experience providing operational support and value creation through partnership-driven approaches to French SME transformation scenarios.

Investment thesis

Arcole targets French SMEs and lower mid-cap companies in complex situations including operational transformations, succession transitions and strategic repositioning scenarios. Equity ticket sizes typically range from €5 million to €20 million per transaction, with the transformation mandate requiring active operational engagement alongside management team renewal. Sector focus reflects opportunistic deployment across multiple French SME verticals.

Recent activity

Recent realised exits include Maisonneuve Keg (2022) and Solice (industrials, 2022), reflecting selective distribution across the transformation portfolio. The platform tracks 2 funds, 10 active portfolio companies and 5 realised exits across the multi-vintage French SME programme. Detailed buyer names and multiple data available on Pro at €49/month.