Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | Private Equity Fund |
Industries | Other • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Logistics (& Distribution) • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) |
Stages | Expansion |
Investing | France • Europe |
Investment Range | €2,000,000 - €10,000,000 |
Assets Under Management | €682,000,000 |
UI Gestion, operating under the name 'NextStage AM', is a pioneering private equity fund based in Paris, France, specializing in growth capital and equity investments. Since its inception in 2002, the firm has dedicated itself to supporting growth entrepreneurs with its multi-strategy capital investment platform. As of September 2024, NextStage AM has approximately €8.7 billion assets under management, including direct and indirect holdings from institutional and private investors. Their investment strategy revolves around the ongoing industrial revolution, and they place a strong emphasis on equity investments within a range of sectors including Businesses Solutions, FinTech, Financial Services, Hardware, Manufacturing, Logistics, Distribution, and Medical Devices. Their investments typically range between €2 million and €10 million. NextStage AM prides itself on an 'Act Local, Think Global' approach, with portfolio companies having a presence across various international locations. The firm also fosters a local entrepreneurial ecosystem through the Club Entrepreneurs NextStage and promotes a collective intelligence among entrepreneurs. Their commitment extends to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations, with a clear engagement and adherence to the SFDR regulations. As a specialist in expansion stage investments, NextStage AM focuses on companies that are at a stage of development where they are poised for growth and can benefit from a strong investment partner.