MARKETS15 July 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 €28.5B in 2023. Discover the key trends, emerging sectors, and strategic opportunities reshaping the French PE landscape.
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[2]France Invest / EY — Performance nette des acteurs français du capital-investissement, 2023
[3]Bain & Company — Global Private Equity Report 2024
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