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Wendel is a French investment company founded in 1704, operating as a private equity firm focused on long-term value creation through equity financing in middle-market and later-stage companies. It specializes in leveraged buyouts, transactions, and acquisitions, targeting both listed and non-listed firms primarily in technology services, software, business services, healthcare, industrial technology, education technology, energy transition, and btob sectors. Wendel invests between €300 million and €800 million per deal, seeking majority or large minority stakes, often securing board seats to influence strategic growth. Headquartered in Paris with offices across Europe, North America, Asia, and the UK, it maintains a strong family-backed ownership structure, with Wendel-Participations SE holding about 39% of shares, enabling a patient, multi-generational investment horizon. Key portfolio companies include Bureau Veritas, IHS Towers, Tarkett, Scalian, and Stahl, spanning testing services, telecommunications infrastructure, flooring, engineering, and chemicals. Managed by CEO Laurent Mignon, Wendel plays a pivotal role in the diversified financials sector, supporting global industrial and tech innovation while prioritizing sustainable development in its investments.
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