EPA Investissements pioneers institutional investment in Search Funds in France and Europe, empowering entrepreneurial leaders to acquire and grow established businesses.

Founded in 2024, EPA Investissements channels its ressource and years of Search Fund investing expertise to provide investment solutions for institutional investors seeking access to this unique Search Fund asset class. 

Our mission is to empower young leaders aged 30 to 50 to take over well-established SMEs, growing them in a sustainable way and deliver superior returns to our investors.

Our Team

We are a team of investment professionals who are passionate about Search Funds.

Bruno Léa
Pioner in the SF ecosystem, having launched the first SF in France in 2018 and grown Performer from €19M in revenues to €54M since
Guillaume Raux
Private Equity Investment Expert, bringing 15 years of experience at Naxicap Partners and other leading financial institutions

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Our investors

Our investors appreciate our commitment to excellence and innovative investment solutions.

“We were convinced by the innovative approach of EPA Investissements. This initiative strategically leverages a still underserved yet deep niche in the SME succession market through the SF model.

By investing alongside Bruno and Guillaume, Siparex Entrepreneurs is supporting an innovative and meaningful project aimed at facilitating SME succession in the context of a rapidly evolving demographic landscape.“

Cyril Fromager
Siparex Group Executive Committee Member and Chairman of Rhônes Alpes PME (Siparex) 

 

“EPA Investissements embodies a unique approach, seamlessly blending financial innovation with an entrepreneurial mindset to offer a tangible investment solution for SME succession.

The structured approach of EPA Investissements facilitates entrepreneurial transition by combining an in-depth understanding of leadership challenges with the financial discipline essential to ensuring business continuity.

Driven by a team of committed experts, this initiative addresses a genuine need and paves the way for new opportunities to secure the future of our SMEs“

Didier Le Menestrel
Co-Founder La Financière de l’Echiquier & Co- Founder Weber Investissements

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