Axio Capital

About Axio Capital

AXIO Capital is an independent AMF-approved Paris-based private equity firm with €80 million of assets under management, founded in 2014. The firm specialises in transmission (LBO, MBO, OBO, Buy-In) and growth capital for French and European SMEs with revenues €5-100 million, deploying across the lower mid-market transmission segment.

Investment thesis

AXIO Capital targets French and European SMEs with €5-100 million revenue across transmission scenarios including LBO, MBO, OBO and Buy-In transactions, plus selective growth capital positions. Sector focus spans the broad coverage typical of generalist French SME platforms, with the firm emphasising operational partnership with management teams across the holding period. Equity ticket sizes are aligned with the lower mid-market transmission mandate.

Recent activity

The platform tracks 2 funds and 12 active portfolio companies across the multi-vintage French SME transmission programme. As a focused platform with transmission-specific mandate, AXIO Capital maintains long-duration positions aligned with French SME succession cycles.

Frequently asked questions

What investment strategy does Axio Capital focus on?

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

How many portfolio companies does Axio Capital have?

Axio Capital has 43 active portfolio companies and 3 completed exits and 4 funds tracked on GP Intel.

Where is Axio Capital headquartered?

Axio Capital is headquartered in Paris, France.

What is Axio Capital's assets under management?

Axio Capital manages approximately €80M in assets under management.

When was Axio Capital founded?

Axio Capital was founded in 2014.

What sectors does Axio Capital invest in?

Axio Capital invests across Industrials, Business Services, Consumer.

What are Axio Capital's recent exits?

Recent realized exits by Axio Capital include: Rubel & Menasche (2024) to Perwyn; Abokine (2020) to Enr'Cert (Enalia); Securinfor (2019) to Paluel-Marmont Capital.