What investment strategy does Arlane focus on?

Arlane focuses on Buyout strategies in the private equity space.

How many portfolio companies does Arlane have?

Arlane has 12 active portfolio companies and 3 completed exits and 2 funds tracked on GP Intel.

Where is Arlane headquartered?

Arlane is headquartered in PARIS, France.

What is Arlane's assets under management?

Arlane manages approximately €160M in assets under management.

What sectors does Arlane invest in?

Arlane invests across Industrials, Business Services, Energy, Consumer.

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Arlane

PARIS, France·Founded 2020·

Buyout

·arlane.com

ARLANE is an independent French investment fund, formerly known as Vespa Capital, specializing in acquiring small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) valued between €15 million and €50 million in partnership with their management teams.…Read full bio

AUM

€160M

Funds

Portfolio

Exits

SectorsIndustrialsBusiness ServicesEnergyConsumer

Key facts

HQPARIS, France

Founded2020

Websitearlane.com

Recent exits

Com Laude

TMT · 2024

Cleeven

Business Services · 2023

Random42

Healthcare · 2017

Coverage notes

2 funds tracked, 15 portfolio companies (12 active · 3 realized). Verified weekly from public filings and deal announcements.

About Arlane

ARLANE is an independent French investment fund (formerly Vespa Capital) with €160 million of assets under management, founded in 2020 and headquartered in Paris. The firm specialises in acquiring small and medium-sized enterprises valued between €15 million and €50 million in partnership with their management teams, with the SME acquisition mandate distinguishing ARLANE from venture and growth equity peers.

Investment thesis

ARLANE targets French SMEs valued between €15 million and €50 million enterprise value, deploying majority equity positions in partnership with management teams across buyout transactions. Sector focus spans Business Services, Industrials and selectively other French SME verticals, with the small-cap mandate enabling ARLANE to participate in the lower mid-market segment where dedicated capital is structurally scarce. The rebrand from Vespa Capital reflects the platform's evolved positioning.

Recent activity

Recent realised exits include Com Laude (TMT, 2024), reflecting selective distribution across the small-cap portfolio. The platform tracks 2 funds, 12 active portfolio companies and 3 realised exits across the multi-vintage French SME programme. Detailed buyer names and multiple data available on Pro at €49/month.