Alto Invest

Alto Invest is a French private equity firm founded in 1994 by partners Antoine Valdes and Jean-François Paumelle. The firm specializes in investing in innovative small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Europe, North America, and Asia. Alto Invest manages a diverse portfolio of funds, including French mutual funds (FCP), innovation funds (FCPI), venture capital funds (FCPR), and proximity investment funds (FIP), catering to both private and institutional clients. As of December 31, 2016, Alto Invest managed €360 million invested in over 150 shareholdings, representing a combined turnover of €8 billion and employing 45,000 individuals.

The firm's investment strategy focuses on sectors such as technology, healthcare, financial services, consumer goods, energy, media and entertainment, telecommunications, transportation, education, food and beverage, retail, real estate, agriculture, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals. Alto Invest typically invests between €1 million and €5 million per transaction, targeting companies valued between €1 million and €20 million. The firm has made over 50 private equity investments in Europe, North America, and Asia, demonstrating its extensive experience in managing portfolios on behalf of institutional and private clients.

Alto Invest operates under the umbrella of the Eiffel Investment Group, a prominent European financing entity. The firm's approach emphasizes a multi-sectorial strategy, allowing for optimal portfolio diversification and minimizing risks associated with sector concentration. This approach enables Alto Invest to support the growth and development of SMEs across various industries and regions, contributing to the broader economic landscape by fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.