MARKETS19 July 2026· 9 min
French Private Equity: Sector Trends and Opportunities in 2024–2025
France's private equity market raised €37.3B in 2023, cementing its place as Europe's second-largest PE ecosystem. Discover the key trends, sector bets, and strategic opportunities shaping the next cycle.
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