When was PAI Partners founded?

PAI Partners was founded in 1872.

Where is PAI Partners' headquarters located?

PAI Partners' headquarters is located in Paris (France).

How big is PAI Partners' investment team?

PAI Partners has a team of 119, including 42 partners.

How many companies has PAI Partners invested in?

PAI Partners has invested in 68 companies, including Ceva & Keolis.

Which companies has PAI Partners invested in lately?

Azets & Perstorp are the latest investments by PAI Partners.

PAI Partners - 2026 Investor Profile, Portfolio, Team & Exits

PAI Partners is a private equity firm founded in 1872. It is primarily based in Paris, France. As of Aug 2026, PAI Partners has a portfolio of 68 companies, comprising 68 funding rounds and 65 acquisitions. In the last 12 months, it has participated in 4 acquisitions. The firm primarily invests in companies based in France and Germany. Its portfolio is spread across a wide range of sectors from Food and Agriculture to Consumer Goods. Most recently it acquired stakes in MAG on May 05, 2026.

A lot of funds co-invest with PAI Partners, with names like Innovacom sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio.

PAI Partners has a team of 119 people, including 42 partners.

Key Metrics

Founded Year

1872

Location

Paris, France

Portfolio Companies

Ceva, Keolis & 66 more

Portfolio Sectors

Food and Agriculture, Consumer Goods

Portfolio Locations

France, Germany & 9 more

Acquisition Deals

MAG, Luilor & 63 more

Investment Deals

Ceva, Keolis & 66 more

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PAI Partners has a portfolio of 68 companies. They have invested in a total of 68 companies. Their most recent investment was in Azets (PE round) on Jun 19, 2023. Here are the most recent investments by PAI Partners:

Date	Company	Round	Amount	Co-Investors
Jun 19, 2023	Azets	PE	6700	-
Sep 27, 2018	Perstorp	PE	6213	Landmark Partners
Jun 16, 2014	Labeyrie Fine Foods	PE	4691	-
2009	Canal Web	Series A	2232	DeMinds and 3 others

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PAI Partners has acquired 65 companies. Their most recent acquisition was of MAG on May 05, 2026. Here are the most recent acquisitions by PAI Partners:

Acquisition Date	Company	Short Description	Total Funding	Founded Year
May 05, 2026	MAG	Provider of aircraft systems, services, and cabin interiors	-	1995
Apr 20, 2026	Luilor	Manufacturer of fabrics for home furnishings and high fashion accessories	-	1990
Dec 09, 2025	Innovadgroup	Manufacturer of animal health and nutrition products for animal well-being	-	-
Sep 15, 2025	Orion	Provider of environmental monitoring systems and services	-	1988

Here is the portfolio snapshot of PAI Partners:

Investments by Year

The maximum number of investments were made in 2023

Acquisitions by Year

The maximum number of acquisitions were made in 2021

Portfolio by Location

Companies are primarily in France and Germany

Portfolio by Sector

Companies are primarily in Food and Agriculture

PAI Partners has a team of 119 members including 42 Partners and 30 Principals located in France, United Kingdom and 7 more locations. PAI Partners' team sits on the board of 1 company.

Here is a list of top team members in PAI Partners:

Name	Designation	Location	Board Memberships	Contact Details
Stefano Drago	Partner	Paris	Amplitude Surgical	-
Gaelle D Engremont	Partner	Paris	-	-
Frederic Stevenin	Partner	Paris	-	-
Winston Song	Partner	New York City	-	-
Guillaume Leblanc	Partner	Paris	-	-
Colm O Sullivan	Partner	London	-	-
Mathieu Paillat	Partner	-	-	-
Laurent Rivoire	Partner	-	-	-
Raffaele Vitale	Partner	Milan	-	-
Marie Lafragette	Partner	London	-	-
Neil McIlroy	Partner	London	-	-