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Sagard, your sparring partner for success

Sagard was created in 2002 at the initiative of Power Corporation of Canada, a major investor in Europe and North America.

It brings together, around the core Desmarais family, a number of leading industrial families and renowned investors in a shared commitment to supporting talented entrepreneurs.

Thanks to its platform, Sagard offers partner entrepreneurs guaranteed access to an unrivalled ecosystem, seasoned sparring partners and bespoke capital solutions.

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You are a talented business leader

Are you looking for an equity partner to support you in growing your company?

You would expect them to be experienced and engaged, to understand your strategy perfectly, to share your values and to be able to assist you in every aspect of your business and in every situation.

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Our investments

From its offices in Paris, Sagard supports all types of equity investment projects, with solutions ranging from minority or majority stakes and from LBOs to business development financing.

Alvest

Organic growth and industry consolidation
Majority stake
Airport ground support equipment

Alvest is the global market leader in airport ground support equipment.

Corialis

Organic growth and capital expenditure projects
Majority stake
Aluminium profile systems for windows, doors, roof systems and curtain walls

Corialis is a world leader in aluminium windows, doors and roof systems.

Kiloutou

Organic growth and industry consolidation
Minority stake
Construction equipment hire and specialised services for the building trades

Already France’s second largest equipment rental company, Kiloutou is now emerging as a market leader across Europe.

Souriau

Organic growth and build-up
Majority stake
Aerospace connector solutions

A world leader in electronic connectors designed for harsh environments.

Cérélia

Industry and market consolidation
Majority stake
Food products manufacturing

Cérélia, Europe’s leading manufacturer of pie and pizza dough sold under private labels, was created by the acquisition of EuroDough and its merger with APM, its main competitor.

Ceva

Organic growth and industry consolidation
Minority stake
Animal health

Ceva is the world’s seventh largest veterinary pharmaceuticals company, one of the leading independent producers and number two worldwide in poultry vaccines.

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The Sagard Bear

Sagard’s corporate emblem reflects its commitment to the values that underpinned its founders’ success.

A native of Canada, the polar bear is capable of adapting to complex, constantly changing environments.

It is an avid hunter that carefully watches over its entire family, making sure that they survive and thrive.