TRAIL
SAINT-MEDARD-EN-JALLES, FranceTrail Capital is a French private equity firm founded in 2007, focused on supporting high-performing small and mid-sized European companies to scale in size, scope, and international reach. The firm manages over €750 million in capital and…Read full bio
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4 funds tracked, 20 portfolio companies (13 active · 7 realized). Verified weekly from public filings and deal announcements.
About TRAIL
Trail Capital is a French private equity firm with €750 million-plus of capital under management, founded in 2007 and headquartered in Saint-Médard-en-Jalles near Bordeaux. The firm supports high-performing small and mid-sized European companies seeking to scale in size, scope and international reach, with a regional French heritage extended through pan-European deal sourcing across multiple vintage funds.
Investment thesis
Trail Capital targets small and mid-sized European companies seeking scaling capital, deploying equity tickets typically ranging from €15 million to €60 million per transaction. Sector focus spans Industrials, Consumer and Business Services, with the platform's operational heritage enabling support for European scaling businesses across international expansion, bolt-on M&A and operational improvement programmes. The firm emphasises management team partnership across multi-year holding periods.
Recent activity
Recent realised exits include LVO Groupe (industrials, 2025), Buffet Crampon (consumer, 2023) and Mazarine (business services, 2023), reflecting active distribution across the European mid-market portfolio. The platform tracks 4 funds, 13 active portfolio companies and 7 realised exits across the multi-vintage track record. Detailed buyer names and multiple data available on Pro at €49/month.
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