Education

  • Chartered accountant, with DECF and DESCF degrees – 1996
  • MBA from École des Hautes Études Commerciales (HEC) – 1996

Bérangère Barbe

Partner

SagardSince 2005

  • After joining Sagard as an Associate in May 2005, Bérangère was promoted to Investment Director in 2010 and Principal in January 2014.
  • As a member of the investment team, she plays an active role in originating and executing deals, as well as in tracking investment performance.

Previously

Formerly a Senior Manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers, where she spent nine years, Bérangère began working in the Audit Department before moving on to the Transaction Services Department, where she performed buyer and seller due diligence, and was involved in various acquisition projects for large corporations in France and abroad.

Current portfolio Realised investments

Grand Frais (Since 2016)

Network expansion and industry consolidation
Minority stake
Food retailing

Founded by the Prosol Group, the Grand Frais chain brings the city-centre style food market to the suburbs, offering fresh, quality products at competitive prices.

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Alvest (Since 2018)

Organic growth and industry consolidation
Minority stake
Airport ground support equipment

Alvest is the global market leader in airport ground support equipment.

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Stokomani (Since 2012)

Expanding the store network
Majority stake
Clearance retailing of brand-name merchandise

Stokomani is France’s leading clearance discounter of end-of-line merchandise.

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Alvest (2015-2018)

Organic growth and industry consolidation
Majority stake
Airport ground support equipment

Alvest is the global market leader in airport ground support equipment.

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Corialis (2007 - 2014)

Organic growth and capital expenditure projects
Majority stake
Aluminium profile solutions for windows, doors, roof systems and curtain walls

Corialis is a world leader in aluminium windows, doors and roof systems.

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RLD (2006 - 2013)

Organic growth and industry consolidation
Majority stake
Hiring and laundering of flat linen and workwear
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Souriau (2006 - 2011)

Organic growth and build-up
Majority stake
Aerospace connector solutions

A world leader in electronic connectors designed for harsh environments.

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MEDIPOLE (formerly MEDIPARTENAIRES) (2005 - 2007)

Market consolidation
Minority stake
Private clinics for acute care (medical, surgical and obstetrics)

A leader in the fragmented French private acute care clinics market.

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