MARKETS21 July 2026· 9 min
French Private Equity: Sector Trends and Opportunities in 2024–2025
France's private equity market raised €37.5B in 2023, defying global headwinds. Discover the structural shifts, sector bets, and strategic windows shaping the next cycle.
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[2]Preqin Global Private Equity & Venture Capital Report 2024
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