Capital Export
LYON, FranceCapital Export is an independent French private equity firm founded in 2011 and based in Lyon. It backs B2B SMEs and mid-sized companies with strong international growth potential, deploying flexible majority and minority equity tickets.…Read full bio
Key facts
Recent exits
Coverage notes
2 funds tracked, 25 portfolio companies (24 active · 1 realized). Verified weekly from public filings and deal announcements.
About Capital Export
Capital Export is an independent French private equity firm with €300 million of assets under management, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Lyon. The firm backs B2B SMEs and mid-sized companies with strong international growth potential, deploying flexible majority and minority equity tickets with the international expansion thematic focus distinguishing Capital Export from purely domestic-focused mid-cap peers.
Investment thesis
Capital Export targets French B2B SMEs and mid-cap companies with established profitability and international growth potential, deploying flexible majority and minority equity positions with tickets typically ranging from €10 million to €30 million per transaction. The international expansion thematic mandate enables Capital Export to specifically support portfolio companies through cross-border M&A, international sales channel development and geographic expansion programmes.
Recent activity
The platform tracks 2 funds and 25 active portfolio companies across the multi-vintage French B2B international expansion programme. The international growth thematic provides distinctive positioning relative to purely domestic French mid-cap peers. Detailed buyer names and multiple data available on Pro at €49/month.
Similar firms
Other private equity firms tracked on GP Intel.
See the full fund history.
Free. No credit card. 30 seconds. Exit buyers and MOIC on Pro.