About FCDE
FCDE is a private equity firm founded in 2009. It is primarily based in Paris, France. As of Oct 2026, FCDE has a portfolio of 24 companies, comprising 24 funding rounds and 9 acquisitions. The firm primarily invests in companies based in France and United States. Its portfolio is spread across a wide range of sectors from Retail to Business Services. Most recently it acquired stakes in Kermel on Apr 17, 2024.
Overall FCDE portfolio has seen 2 IPOs and 7 acquisitions, namely Harmonic, SKAKO and De Fursac. A lot of funds co-invest with FCDE, with names like Bpifrance sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio.
FCDE has a team of 12 people, including 6 partners.
FCDE's Portfolio
FCDE has a portfolio of 24 companies. They have invested in a total of 24 companies. Their most recent investment was in Marcel Robbez Masson (PE round) on Apr 05, 2017. Here are the most recent investments by FCDE:Date | Company | Round | Amount | Co-Investors |
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Apr 05, 2017 | PE | 7933 | - | |
Jun 18, 2015 | Series A | 9878 | ||
Jul 30, 2013 | PE | 4030 | - | |
Apr 02, 2012 | PE | 6223 |
FCDE has acquired 9 companies. Their most recent acquisition was of Kermel on Apr 17, 2024. Here are the most recent acquisitions by FCDE:
Acquisition Date | Company | Short Description | Total Funding | Founded Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 17, 2024 | Developer of protective fabrics and enhanced safety solutions | - | 1992 | |
Feb 29, 2024 | Provider of event management services | - | 1956 | |
Dec 01, 2021 | Designs and manufactures industrial equipment | - | 1956 | |
Jun 01, 2021 | Manufacturer of medical devices | - | 1970 |
Here is the portfolio snapshot of FCDE:
Investments by Year
The maximum number of investments were made in 2017
Acquisitions by Year
The maximum number of acquisitions were made in 2024
Portfolio by Location
Companies are primarily in France and United States
Portfolio by Sector
Companies are primarily in Retail
Team profile of FCDE
FCDE has a team of 12 members including 6 Partners and 2 Principals located in France. FCDE's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of top team members in FCDE:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
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Partner | - | - | ||
Partner | Paris | - | - | |
Partner | Paris | - | - | |
Partner | Paris | - | ||
Partner | France | - | - | |
Partner | Paris | - | - | |
Principal | Paris | - | ||
Principal | Roussillon | - | ||
Associate | Paris | - | ||
Associate | Paris | - | ||
Associate | France | - | - |
Co-investors of FCDE
Over the past 17 years, 7 investors have co-invested in FCDE's portfolio companies.
- Top Co-investors of FCDE: 7 investors entered a company along with FCDE. These include investors like Bpifrance (1 company).
FCDE News
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FCDE Reaches €400 Million Hard Cap for Third Buyout FundGlobal Legal Chronicle•Nov 14, 2025•Clifford Chance, FCDE
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SKAKO A/S enters into an agreement to sell all of its remaining operating activities (SKAKO Vibration)GlobeNewswire•Oct 11, 2025•SKAKO, FCDE
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Fcde Sells Its Stake In Babcock Wanson To KartesiaKartesia•May 04, 2021•Babcock Wanson, FCDE, Kartesia
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AccorHotels in exclusive talks about acquiring FCDE's stake in Groupe NoctisHospitality & Catering News•May 15, 2017•FCDE, AccorHotels, Noctis Collection, AccorHotels
