Podcast

Discover why Small-Cap Buyouts are the most resilient segment of Private Equity. Insights from Philippe Poggioli on the ACF IX fund and European SME growth.

Explore Turenne Capital's innovative Private Equity strategies: the Regional Buyout Evergreen fund and the Hospitality FPCI. 25 years of expertise in French SME growth.

The Private Market Square podcast, hosted by Yann Charraire, co-founder of Airfund, dives deep into the world of private markets and venture capital. In this episode, Benoit Fosseprez, General Partner at AXA Venture Partners (AVP), shares insights on investing in tech startups, scale-ups, and the rapidly evolving AI and quantum computing sectors.

The Private Market Square podcast, hosted by Yann Charraire, co-founder of Airfund, highlights the strategies of top fund managers and their impact on private investing. In the episode dedicated to Riverside Europe Fund VII, Karsten Langer, the fund’s managing partner, shares his expertise and market insights, offering a unique opportunity to understand investing in high-potential European SMEs.

Airfund presents Capital Dynamics Mid-Market Direct 6, the new mid-market co-investment strategy focused on high-growth mid-sized companies. This innovative fund combines financial performance with international diversification and is now available to private investors through Airfund.

Airfund presents Authentic Private Infrastructure 3, the new infrastructure investment strategy by Access Capital Partners, focused on essential assets for the European economy. This innovative fund combines financial performance with stable returns and is now available to private investors through Airfund.

Private Market Square presents ABENEX Industrie 9.0, ABENEX’s new private equity strategy focused on French industrial SMEs, with a strong emphasis on decarbonization and Industry 4.0. This innovative fund combines financial performance with environmental impact and is now open to private investors via Airfund.

The conversation provides a deeper understanding of the mechanics of early-stage and growth venture capital, as well as Founders Future’s unique approach, which combines financial support with operational guidance to maximize value creation in innovative companies.

The discussion provides a clear understanding of private debt funds, how they operate, the different types of financing (mezzanine, unitranche, flex equity), and their essential role in financing French SMEs. The goal of this episode is to provide an educational perspective on alternative financing strategies and the role of private debt funds in portfolio diversification, while incorporating an Article 9 ESG approach for positive environmental and social impact.