Stags

Stags is a family office established in 2011 by Philippe Louis-Dreyfus and his family to manage their private equity investments. The firm is headquartered in Suresnes, France, and focuses on deploying family assets into private equity ventures. Stags operates with a long-term vision, emphasizing an entrepreneurial culture, commitment to partnerships, and a collective spirit.

The investment strategy of Stags encompasses various stages, including growth, late stage, pre-IPO, and buyout investments. The firm has a broad geographical focus, with interests spanning across multiple continents, including Europe, the United States, Asia, Africa, and more. Stags invests in a diverse range of industries, such as maritime transportation, logistics, energy, infrastructure, technology, telecommunications, real estate, agriculture, food processing, banking, telecoms, property, commodities, shipping, and the offshore wind industry.

Stags has demonstrated a commitment to significant investments, with a minimum investment size of $1 million and a maximum of $50 million. The firm's portfolio includes notable companies like Louis Dreyfus Armateurs, a leading owner of vessels supporting the offshore wind industry. In 2025, InfraVia Capital Partners acquired an 80% majority stake in Louis Dreyfus Armateurs, with the Louis-Dreyfus family retaining a 20% share and Édouard Louis-Dreyfus remaining as President of the group. This strategic move aims to invest €1 billion over the coming years to more than double the fleet and accelerate growth in technological innovation, energy transition, and the development of next-generation maritime services and navigation modes.

Stags' investment philosophy is rooted in a long-term vision, fostering an entrepreneurial culture, and maintaining a commitment to its partners. The firm values a collective spirit, working collaboratively with portfolio companies to achieve mutual success. This approach has enabled Stags to build a diverse and robust portfolio, reflecting its dedication to sustainable growth and innovation across various sectors and regions.