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[#SmartCity] Last Friday marked a major milestone for WeRide, a portfolio company proudly supported since its Series A in 2018. WeRide successfully completed its IPO on Nasdaq, reaching a $4.21 billion valuation! 🚀 Founded in 2017 by Tony Han and Yan Li in Guangdong, China, WeRide has set new standards for autonomous vehicles, enabling them to handle real-world challenges – from busy city streets to diverse weather conditions – while collecting valuable data across high-density urban areas, highways, and residential zones. As the world’s first publicly listed universal autonomous driving technology company and Robotaxi provider, WeRide is redefining mobility with its Robotaxi, Robobus, Robovan, and Robosweeper product lines. 🌏 Eurazeo has been more than a capital provider, partnering with WeRide to expand globally and establish its first Asian office outside China in Singapore. The startup now operates in 30 cities across 7 countries, with autonomous driving permits in China, the UAE, Singapore, and the US. Congratulations to the team on this landmark achievement. Here’s to driving the future forward, together! Benoist Grossmann, Matthieu Baret, Matthieu Bonamy, Pierre Devillard, Alice Besomi, Raphael Cattan, Ernest X., Xinle Su, CFA, Amicie Favre, Antoine Daviaud, Maryam Mahla, Tim P. Jungblut, Zainab JOUIBLI, Julien Mialaret #IPO #AutonomousDriving #MobilityInnovation #Venture

[#PrivateDebt] Eurazeo, through its Sustainable Maritime Infrastructure (ESMI) Fund with Elbe Financial Solutions (EFS) as advisor, is proud to partner with Flexam Invest and Harren Group in a strategic initiative to refinance a self-elevating vessel project, a key asset for offshore wind farm maintenance. ⚓ This collaboration underscores our shared dedication to modernizing maritime infrastructure with a strong focus on the energy transition and sustainable practices. Together, we are actively contributing to the growth of the renewable energy sector by optimizing vessels critical to offshore operations in regions like the North Sea and the Baltic Sea. 🌊 With over 30 years of expertise, Harren & Partner continues to lead in the maritime industry, blending technological innovation with a firm commitment to ESG principles. This project is at the forefront of the industry’s shift toward a greener, more resilient future. Guillaume BRANCO, Joyce Dumazert, Sylvain Makaya, Sophie Flak, Audrey LAMBRY, Thibaud Delplancke, Damien Granger, Lucas Planchon, Watson Farley & Williams #Sustainability #MaritimeInfrastructure #EnergyTransition #OffshoreWind

[#SmartCity] Eurazeo is excited to invest in SONAURA, supporting its mission to decarbonize industrial power users across Europe.   🔎 Sonaura’s turnkey offsite private wire solution provides industrial power users with 100% renewable energy, delivering long-term price security and enhanced energy resilience. With the rising need for sustainable energy solutions, Sonaura is poised to transform how industries power their operations, reducing both costs and emissions.   📌 Our investment will help accelerate Sonaura’s growth, expanding its innovative approach to renewable energy generation across Europe. Sonaura’s commitment to green energy, coupled with its tailor-made solutions for industrial users, ensures a more resilient and sustainable energy future.   Matthieu Bonamy, Pierre Devillard, Maryam Mahla, Ed Pateman-Jones, Nicholas C., Levent Gurdenli, Martin Gray #RenewableEnergy #Decarbonation #EnergyTransition

[#Award] We are incredibly proud to celebrate Camille Wu, who was recognized as Young Female Talent by France Invest at the 5th edition of the Grands Prix des Talents Féminins. Born in Marseille with Chinese origins, Camille has forged a remarkable path, shaped by the diverse women she has encountered throughout her career. At Eurazeo, she has made significant contributions, notably working on key deals such as Sevetys and Eres with our Mid-Large Buyout team. Camille’s recognition reflects our deep commitment to fostering diversity and supporting the incredible women in the industry. It’s inspiring to see the growing representation and recognition of female talents in private equity. A huge congratulations to Camille and all the talented women at Eurazeo who make a difference every day! 🌟 #Diversity #TalentRecognition #PrivateEquity #WomenInFinance

[#Wealth] Très prisés des investisseurs institutionnels et family offices, les actifs non cotés s'ouvrent au marché de la distribution grâce à la loi Industrie verte. La démocratisation de cette classe d'actifs offre de nouvelles opportunités pour les épargnants, en intégrant le non coté dans les contrats d’assurance-vie et les plans d’épargne retraite (PER). 🌱 📣 A la veille de l'entrée en vigueur de cette nouvelle loi structurante, Eurazeo publie un nouveau livre blanc - "Loi Industrie Verte : Placer le financement de l'économie réelle au cœur de l'épargne des particuliers" - pour en décrypter les enjeux à travers les témoignages d'experts de l'ensemble de l'écosystème : ◾ Alexis Dupont, Directeur général de France Invest ◾ Anaïd Chahinian, Directrice générale de Spirica ◾ Benoit Grisoni, Directeur général de BOURSORAMA ◾ Mathieu CHAUVIN, Président d'Eres En présentant les stratégies d'Eurazeo, ce livre blanc explore aussi la manière dont cette évolution législative va permettre aux particuliers d'avoir accès à des placements diversifiés et responsables tout en soutenant le financement des PME européennes. Retrouvez le lien de téléchargement du livre blanc en commentaire ! 👇 Christophe BAVIERE, Luc Maruenda, Agathe Bubbe, Adin Huseljic, Emma P., Vincent Jusselin, Amélie Dupraz, CFA #LoiIndustrieVerte #Epargne #NonCotes #PME #FinanceDurable #CommunicationCommerciale

Eurazeo had the pleasure of co-organizing Saudi European Tech Day earlier this month in Paris in partnership with Ministry of Communications and Information Technology of Saudi Arabia and the Center of Digital Entrepreneurship (CODE). This event brought together key players from both regions, focusing on strengthening collaboration, driving innovation, and promoting investment opportunities between Saudi Arabia, the broader Middle East, and Europe in the tech sector. Hala Fadel, Managing Partner – Growth, and Raluca Ragab, Managing Director - Growth at Eurazeo, shared their insights on how startups from both regions can grow by working together. The event highlighted the importance of building strong partnerships, connecting with key networks, and accessing new markets to drive success in the tech industry. Looking ahead, together with Adrien Pinelli, Managing Director - Head of Middle East & Global Public Affairs, we are excited to strengthen our ties with the Middle East, working closely with our local partners to support innovation, collaboration, and create opportunities across both regions. #SaudiEuropeanTechDay #Entrepreneurship #MiddleEast

[#PrivateDebt] Eurazeo announces the financing of Montefiore Investment's acquisition of Demenego, a leading optical center chain in North-East Italy. 👓 Demenego, founded in 1960 and led by CEO Alessandro Donadelli, has expanded from 15 to 39 stores, with revenue expected to exceed €40 million by the end of 2024. The company is recognized for its innovative approach, combining high-level healthcare with retail through cutting-edge medical equipment and the unique Demenego Labs, offering customers a personalized experience by producing glasses in just one hour. 🚀 With Montefiore’s expertise, Demenego will continue its impressive growth trajectory, becoming an omnichannel leader in eyewear while embracing digitalization, customization, and enhanced customer service. This acquisition reaffirms Eurazeo’s commitment to driving innovation and growth across European markets. 🗞️ To discover more: https://lnkd.in/eKtF3QKW Henri TOPIOL, Carlo Mammola, Marie Londero, Alessandro Candido, Vieri Betti Guaraldi, Marco Mollura, Marina Balzano, Giulio Asquini, Maria Costa, Emmanuelle Tanguy, CFA, Daniele Frati, François Lacoste, Eric Gallerne, Maxime de Roquette-Buisson, Nicolas Nedelec #DirectLending #MidMarket #Financing #Investment #PrivateDebt #Healthcare #OpticalCare

[#Debt] A Deep Dive into Private Credit Trends with Eric Gallerne 🎙️ We were thrilled to have Giovanni Amodeo host a discussion few days ago for Debtwire with Eric Gallerne, Managing Partner, Private Debt at Eurazeo, exploring key trends shaping the private credit space. With over three decades of experience across private equity, banking, and acquisition finance, Eric shared valuable insights into how economic cycles, from the 2008 financial crisis to the recent pandemic, have influenced the evolution of private credit. Key takeaways: ◾ Lower Middle Market Focus: Eric emphasized the need for bespoke financing solutions in the highly fragmented lower middle market. Eurazeo stands out through its flexibility, strong investor protections, and balanced risk profiles. ◾ SME Financing: The quality of management teams is crucial, and Eurazeo’s established presence ensures proprietary deal flow, alongside growing intermediary involvement. ◾ Future Outlook: Buy-and-build strategies and platform deals in the lower middle market are poised for growth. Transparency in private debt is expected to increase as the market matures. As Eurazeo continues to strengthen its leadership position in Europe, we remain committed to supporting small and medium-sized enterprises with tailored solutions, fostering long-term relationships with management teams and sponsors. 👉 To watch the full interview: https://lnkd.in/e6xMumxt #PrivateCredit #LowerMiddleMarket #PrivateDebt #SMEs #InvestmentStrategies #BuyAndBuild

[#Impact] As a committed investor advocating for respect of #planetaryboundaries and the development of impact measurement tools, Eurazeo has chosen to collaborate with the Climate Dividends association. The objective is to establish a robust framework for calculating and valuing avoided emissions, standardised to facilitate comparisons. These avoided emissions are then valued through the allocation of climate dividends, with 1 tonne of avoided GHG emissions equivalent to 1 Climate Dividend.   In collaboration with key players in the #solarenergy sector, Eurazeo initially worked with Climate Dividends to propose a harmonised methodology for the renewable energy sector, particularly for #photovoltaicenergy. RADIANCE Energy (formerly IKAROS Solar), one of the companies financed by the Eurazeo Transition Infrastructure Fund (ETIF), applied this methodology to calculate and validate its avoided emissions in 2023, and has now distributed its first Climate Dividends.   Other Eurazeo-backed companies are also committed to measuring their avoided emissions, either through the Climate Dividends framework, as is the case with Vestiaire Collective, or via an independent approach with the support of external carbon experts.   Eurazeo is proud to present the first measured results of avoided emissions generated by the companies it finances in 2023.   A total of 180,926 tCO2 avoided emissions have been measured across the entire portfolio. For its participations involved in the Climate Dividends initiative alone, Eurazeo has received 19,313 Climate Dividends, equivalent to 19,313 tonnes of avoided GHG emissions.   Congratulations to Radiance, Vestiaire Collective, and the teams from the Eurazeo Transition Infrastructure Fund (ETIF), Venture, and Growth for supporting these sustainability initiatives!   #Sustainability #ESG #Climate #climatedividends #AvoidedEmissions

[#RealEstate] Formerly perceived as a commodity, the Real Estate asset class is undergoing a radical transformation as it becomes a service. Operational Real Estate (OPRE) is thus becoming a true alternative asset class to traditional real estate, offering cutting-edge opportunities to create value. In this evolving environment, Eurazeo is thrilled to announce the publication of its new whitepaper dedicated to OPRE - “Beyond Ownership, The Growing Allure of Operational Real Estate” - supported by fourteen experts' interviews, in particular investors and platforms sharing their perspective on market trends. Eurazeo defines OPRE as an asset-backed capacity business that is constrained by its real estate. Owners can thereby expand their business by injecting further investments in the real estate. Examples include private healthcare, hospitality & leisure, storage, specialist residential, and flexible offices. “With this whitepaper, we aim at demonstrating the attractiveness of OPRE as an alternative asset class to traditional real estate in the current market environment. Because we combine both solid expertise in private equity and proven track-record in the real estate industry, our strategy is at the forefront of the market changes”, say Riccardo Abello and Pierre Lariviere, Partners, co-heads of European Real Estate at Eurazeo. If you want to explore these new opportunities, please contact Rami Karaki (rkaraki@eurazeo.com) to get the full whitepaper. #RealEstate #OperationalRealEstate #Investment #PrivateEquity #CommercialCommunication