MARKETS16 April 2026· 9 min
French Private Equity: Sector Trends and Opportunities in 2024–2025
France has cemented its position as Europe's second-largest private equity market, raising €37.8B in 2023. Discover the key trends, sector hotspots, and strategic opportunities shaping French PE in 2024–2025.
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