Hivest Capital Partners is an independent French private equity firm based in Paris and approved by the Autorité des Marchés Financiers. Since its launch in 2016, the firm has raised and now manages over €900 million. It focuses on transmission and capital investments in small and medium-sized enterprises and mid-sized companies with revenues between €50 and €500 million. Taking both controlling and minority stakes, the team works alongside management to introduce growth plans and enhance operational performance, aiming to develop businesses into national and international leaders. Core values include independence, reactivity, agility, ambition, team spirit, and simplicity.
The firm invests across industrial and manufacturing sectors, sustainable packaging, engineering, aerospace, and smart infrastructure. Its approach combines market insight with hands-on support, from strategic planning through execution. Recent investments include NV Labs, a leading U.S. nutraceutical contract manufacturer; Groupe Sphere, a maker of eco-conscious household packaging; Marchante SAS, which designs plastic film lines for high-tech industries; CCE Group in aerospace equipment; and Agora Makers, a provider of urban lighting and city infrastructure solutions. Hivest Capital aims to drive innovation while improving day-to-day operations.
