The obstacles faced by mid-sized businesses looking to grow generally result from their lack of access to industrial investors who, in addition to providing capital, can also help them shape a medium- to long-term strategic vision.
As a shareholder, Sagard is positioned to fill this gap. It focuses on investments in mid-sized businesses operating primarily in France and francophone Europe.
Sagard is the financial partner of choice for mid-market companies with high-growth potential:
Valued at more than €100 million
Led by superior management talent
Committed to strengthening their market leadership
Operating in a promising industry
To ensure that its network fully delivers, Sagard has enlisted the support of high-profile leaders in industry and finance, who serve either on its Advisory Board or as Senior Industrial Advisors.
Leveraging their combined expertise, Sagard has developed an extremely broad view of potential investments. This approach allows it to acquire a deeper understanding of companies and their operating environment and to refine the industrial vision underpinning its investments.
Investing in mid-sized businesses.
Backing for the development projects of shareholders or management.
Providing resources to portfolio companies rivaling those usually available to large groups.