Cyril Tramon

Provides direct mail advertising and marketing services

Phillimore is an active private equity investment manager focused on small and medium-sized French companies in the services industries, valued up to EUR 15 million. They also invest in Europe, and marginally in emerging countries, particularly China. The firm invests EUR 0.5 to 3 million per deal, acquires minority interests or majority stakes in syndication, and seeks board representation. The firm invests across the private equity spectrum in LBO operations, expansion financing, mezzanine and occasionally seed capital. They favor companies with an innovative business plan and a clear exit opportunity, with a maximum investment horizon of five years. Their exit strategies include sales in the secondary market, secondary LBOs and sales to sector leaders. Investment decisions are unanimously approved by the supervising committee. Phillimore invests primarily in the form of direct equity participations or subordinated debt. The firm has invested in sectors including B2B and B2C services, tourism, high-end retail, lodging, direct marketing, e-commerce, media and real estate. They also invest in funds, including a Polish REITs and a technology fund.

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