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Founded in 1998 by Niels Court-Payen and Richard d'Abzac, A Plus Finance is a Paris-based private equity and asset management firm specializing in technology, media, real estate, and independent film production. The organization manages over €1 billion in assets under management, employing a staff of approximately 25 professionals to oversee diverse investment vehicles for a predominantly institutional client base. Generating returns through management fees and carried interest, the firm has completed 57 investments with an average check size of $1.2 million and a maximum allocation of $15.4 million. A Plus Finance has successfully executed over 30 deals across North America and Europe, resulting in notable exits that include five initial public offerings. The firm's venture capital and private equity portfolio features innovative backed companies such as Biotulin, Industrie Ofen Service, Anotherway, and Pulpe De Vie.
Key people at A Plus Finance.
A Plus Finance has 3 tracked investments across 2 companies. The latest tracked deal is $32.4M Series C in Spartoo in October 2012.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2012 | Spartoo | $32.4M Series C | Sofina | CM CIC Capital Priv, Endeavour Vision, Highland Capital Partners |
| Jun 4, 2012 | ividence | $4.0M Series B | Xavier Brunaud | — |
| Jan 13, 2010 | Spartoo | $17.4M Series B | Endeavour Vision, Highland Capital Partners | CM CIC Capital Priv |
Key people at A Plus Finance.
A Plus Finance is a Paris-based investment firm founded in 1998, operating as a trust company (société de gestion) that invests primarily in unlisted assets within the real economy.[1][2][5] Its mission centers on supporting innovative SMEs, capital transmission, real estate, cinema financing, and funds of funds, with expertise in sectors like IT, media, security, deep tech, proptech, and consumer products; it manages or advises on approximately €1 billion in assets, serving both individual and institutional investors.[1][3][4] The firm's investment philosophy emphasizes long-term perspectives for financiers and entrepreneurs, focusing on early-stage (seed, Series A) opportunities in France and occasionally beyond, with a track record of 53 investments and 12 successful exits.[3][4][6] In the startup ecosystem, it provides flexible funding for real estate, personal financing, and state-backed projects, co-investing with firms like Omnes Capital and Bpifrance to back companies such as Spartoo and Infinancials.[6]
A Plus Finance was established in 1998 in Paris, France, as a vehicle to channel investments into the real economy via non-listed assets.[1][2][5] Key details on founding partners are not publicly detailed in available sources, but the firm has evolved from a focus on innovative sectors like IT, media, and security to a diversified platform with dedicated teams for innovation, capital transmission, real estate, cinema, and fund-of-funds strategies.[1][3][4] Early traction included building assets under management to €665 million by 2016 (over 30% from institutions), expanding to €1 billion today, with peak activity around 2010-2016 including multiple exits and consistent deal flow of 2-6 rounds annually.[1][3][6] This growth reflects adaptation to French market needs, prioritizing young companies aged 6-10 years and deals in the €1-5 million range.[6]
A Plus Finance rides trends in deep tech, media, security, fintech, and proptech, capitalizing on France's vibrant early-stage ecosystem bolstered by government initiatives like Bpifrance funding.[3][4][6] Timing aligns with Europe's push for real-economy innovation amid unlisted asset growth, where non-public investments offer stability in volatile markets; market forces like rising demand for SME capital transmission and cultural financing (e.g., cinema) favor its diversified model.[1][7] It influences the ecosystem by enabling young French startups (e.g., in telecom, health, energy) to scale via seed/Series A capital, fostering exits and follow-ons that amplify local tech momentum.[4][6]
A Plus Finance is poised to expand its €1 billion AUM through sustained early-stage deals in high-growth sectors like security, fintech, and cleantech, potentially leveraging recent investments like Uzaje (2023).[3][6] Trends such as Europe's green transition, AI-driven media/security, and real estate tech will shape its trajectory, with co-investment networks mitigating risks in a high-interest environment. Its influence may evolve toward more cross-border plays in North America/Europe, building on operator-led expertise to drive additional exits and solidify its niche in France's real-economy VC landscape—echoing its foundational commitment to long-term, innovative asset growth.[3][6]
