Motion Equity Partners
PARIS, FranceMotion Equity Partners is a Paris-based private equity firm founded in 1989, specializing in mid-market leveraged buyouts and growth capital investments in European SMEs. It manages over €1 billion in assets and supports the transformation…Read full bio
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Recent exits
Coverage notes
6 funds tracked, 15 portfolio companies (8 active · 7 realized). Verified weekly from public filings and deal announcements.
About Motion Equity Partners
Motion Equity Partners is a Paris-based private equity firm with approximately €1 billion of assets under management, founded in 1989 and headquartered in Paris. The firm specialises in mid-market leveraged buyouts and growth capital investments in European SMEs, with a multi-decade track record supporting the transformation of high-potential European mid-cap businesses across multiple investment cycles.
Investment thesis
Motion Equity targets European mid-cap LBO and growth capital transactions, deploying equity tickets typically ranging from €20 million to €80 million per transaction. Sector focus spans Industrials with selective extension to other European mid-market segments, with the platform emphasising operational value creation and management team partnership across the holding period. The firm operates with patient capital aligned with French mid-cap business cycles.
Recent activity
Recent realised exits include HolwegWeber (industrials, 2022) and Minlay (industrials, 2022), reflecting selective distribution activity across the industrial portfolio. The platform tracks 6 funds, 8 active portfolio companies and 7 realised exits across the multi-decade European mid-market track record. Detailed buyer names and multiple data available on Pro at €49/month.
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