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In this episode of our Ciclad Stories, we spotlight a woman who runs a group specializing in the distribution of paint and consumables for bodybuilders. ‍ Leslie Thibault heads the Iraklia Group, a dynamic small business founded by her grandfather in 1948 and developed by her parents. Since 2021, we’ve been supporting her development with […]

First build-up for our GROUPE VITTORI shareholding, with the acquisition of Pargaud, based in Bart (25). Founded in 1980, PARGAUD provides a full range of painting services (interior and decorative, rendering, exterior thermal insulation) and plastering services for fitting-out projects, suspended ceilings, modular partitions and technical floors. This acquisition will enable GROUPE VITTORI to round […]

Thank you to all our friends and partners who visited us in Paris during these three days at IPEM! Amazing time, sharing interesting conversations about the future of French SMEs.

We are delighted to welcome Eliesse Boudokhane to our team as Investor Relations Manager, Private Clients. With a degree in International Economics from Paris II Panthéon-Assas and a Master in Management from NEOMA BUSINESS SCHOOL, Eliesse began his career at Gestion 21 as an investor relations officer with a clientele of CGP, MFOs, management companies […]

Third build-up for DESMAREZ who has acquired TEL, a company based in Saint Pol sur Mer, near Dunkerque. TEL (Télécommunication Electronique du Littoral), founded in 1978, has genuine expertise in radio communications, video security, conference translation and sound systems. This acquisition will enable DESMAREZ to pursue its territorial coverage and strengthen its position in Northern […]

Ciclad, via its Ciclad Entreprise fund, has become a shareholder in the Cognac-based wealth management advisory group Centaure Investissements, alongside its founder and CEO, Cyrille Restier. Since its creation in 2010, Centaure Investissements has grown its client base organically, providing support in its four areas of expertise: wealth advisory services, financial investments (insurance and CIF), […]

Ciclad acquires a stake in Groupe Phen’X Technologies, a specialist in the machining of precision parts for the medical sector, through an LBO. This primary LBO is also an opportunity for managers Manuel Gomes and Christophe Roy to involve the director of the Portuguese industrial site in the capital. This operation will enable the group […]

Over 60 of us gathered on June 6 to take stock of the past twelve months, with our teams, investors and some of our entrepreneurs. 📶 With 7 investments (in Ciclad 7 and Ciclad Entreprise), 2 exits and 11 build-ups, it’s been a very dynamic year in a contrasting market. Remarkably dynamic in terms of […]

Following the acquisitions of Integratech, Sunlux, Spécéclair and Spécilux, the Lighting Développement Group pursues its development by finalizing the acquisition of SFEL in France and Lunoo in Belgium. Ciclad is supporting this build-up strategy, enabling Lighting Développement to expand into new markets and geographies, and to round out its offering, which remains focused on sustainable, […]

In the latest issue of ESCP Alumni magazine, you can read a joint interview with Didier Genoud, Céline Rabemampianina and Eléonore Charvet, who give a good overview of our business and Ciclad’s investment strategy: primary operations, mainly in the context of buyout projects, in the small cap segment. 👉 It is this approach that has […]

As part of an MBO, Ciclad has acquired a stake in Allegro Musique, France’s leading provider of home music lessons, thereby enabling a transfer of governance. The transaction involves a handover between Jean-Charles Lopez, founder and chairman since the creation of Allegro Musique in 2004, and 3 key managers, including Hélène Rabéchault, who becomes Managing […]

Ciclad is honoured to see Hugues de Gastines, Associate Partner, selected as one of the 100 young leaders who are shaking up the world of finance in the “Choiseul Finance de demain 2024” ranking. ➡ A ranking that highlights the new faces of a finance that is committed and in full transformation in the face […]

Annabelle Wephre joins the team of six Ciclad partners Stéphane Billon, Eric Bruguiere, Didier Genoud, Nicolas Rostand, Thomas Roudil and Muriel Fabre. A member of the team since 2018, Annabelle has gradually taken over responsibility for the entire finance department and helped to structure the company. As part of her promotion, Annabelle is now taking […]

Ciclad, through its Ciclad Entreprise fund, has just acquired a majority stake in LOGIPROX, a company specialising in the B2B rental and maintenance of vending machines for consumables, in particular Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), industrial supplies and office supplies. Logiprox has developed SAAS management software to monitor stocks and consumption. The customer base comprises ~500 […]

CICLAD is acquiring a stake in Bains & Nature, which under the Baïja brand distributes natural and scented cosmetics such as skin care products (for the face and body), eau de parfum and home fragrances (scented candles and bouquets). CICLAD carried out this transaction alongside the company’s founders Elisabeth Arnaud and Fabrice Saïd. This Owner […]

In a primary transaction, Ciclad is acquiring a stake in the Vittori group, which specialises in building maintenance and renovation, thereby enabling a transfer of governance. The transaction involves a handover from Philippe Vittori, Chairman since 1989, to Olivier Gazeaux, Director of a subsidiary, who becomes Chairman and shareholder. The four other directors and the […]

Let’s meet at IPEM Paris in September 18th to 20th! Our team will welcome you at our booth “Central 355” at Jardin des Tuileries, contact us to book a meeting.