MARKETS30 July 2026· 9 min
French Private Equity: Sector Trends and Opportunities in 2024–2025
France's private equity market raised €37.5B in 2023, cementing its position as Europe's second-largest PE hub. Discover the key trends, emerging sectors, and strategic opportunities shaping French PE in 2024–2025.
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