MARKETS25 April 2026· 9 min
French Private Equity: Sector Trends and Opportunities in 2024–2025
France's private equity market raised €37.7B in 2023, cementing its place as Europe's second-largest PE ecosystem. Discover where capital is flowing, which sectors are outperforming, and what strategic opportunities lie ahead.
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