Presentation

A leading Private Equity firm

CIC Investissment makes proprietary investments:

• in a wide range of companies (amounts from €1 M to €30 M),
• at different stages of the company's growth : venture capital, expansion capital and buyouts,
• in all sectors, with a distinctive strong expertise in retail, communication, health and services businesses.

Project selection is based on defined human and financial criteria:

• a strong expertise and involvement of the management team,
• a strong position of the company on its market segment or a leader position on a niche market,
• a substantial growth potential of the company,
• a consistent growth strategy.

Investments based on a partner relationship

As an active shareholder of the companies, CIC Investissment favours a pragmatic and flexible approach in its partnership with company managers and shareholders. With an experienced, committed and cohesive investment team, CIC Investissment serves as an active owner and works in close co-operation with the management of the companies it acquires, to develop and implement value-enhancing strategies. CIC Investissment offers a medium term support (from 3 to 7 years) to the management team in achieving significant capital gains for all shareholders.

Nationwide, regional and international operations

CIC Investissment...

• is a leading private equity firm backing unquoted companies in the French mid-market,
• benefits from a regional network with four local offices in Strasbourg, Nancy, Lille et Rouen providing a close collaboration with regional entrepreneurs,
• is open to international investments throughout Europe, USA and Asia.