Crédit Agricole Private Equity is changing its name to become Omnes Capital, following its sale by Crédit AGricole to Coller Capital, which completed on 29 March.
This transaction follows the acquisition by Coller Capital from Crédit Agricole SA of a portfolio of assets managed by Crédit Agricole Private Equity which will continue to be managed by Omnes Capital.
Omnes Capital will continue to pursue a strategy of investing in SMEs with strong growth potential, offering active and long-lasting support to entrepreneurs.
Omnes Capital will draw on the expertise of its current teams to develop its key business areas:
LBO & Expansion Capital; building on a solid track record, the team supports French SMEs that are leaders in their markets, with enterprise values of less than EUR150 million, putting the emphasis on creating operating value.
Venture Capital; one of the leading groups in France dedicated to financing innovation, the team supports young innovative companies and specialises in the technology and life sciences sectors.
Renewable Energy; as a pioneer in the renewable energy sector, the team takes a dual approach, acquiring minority stakes in SMEs and majority stakes in infrastructure projects developed by companies in its portfolio.
The arrival of Coller Capital creates new opportunities for Omnes Capital, notably by giving access to leading international investors.
Omnes Capital intends to maintain strong links, built over the long term, with various entities within the Crédit Agricole Group – the Regional Banks, Predica, LCL – which will remain a major investor alongside Coller Capital.
Fabien Prévost (pictured), Chairman and CEO of Omnes Capital, says: “It is a natural development for a captive asset management company to become independent. From the start, Crédit Agricole S.A. involved us in seeking out the best partner to ensure our development. We are delighted with the arrival of Coller Capital which will allow us to move into this next phase of our growth with confidence. With more than ten years’ experience together, our teams have built up a first-rate track record and have demonstrated their ability to thrive across several economic cycles. We will maintain our position as a generalist player in the private equity field, dedicated to SMEs at all stages of their growth, and will continue to offer our clients innovative products.”
