MARKETS16 September 2026· 9 min
French Private Equity: Sector Trends & Strategic Opportunities in 2024–2025
France's private equity market raised €37.5B in 2023, cementing its place as Europe's second-largest PE ecosystem. Discover the structural shifts, hot sectors, and strategic entry points reshaping French PE.
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