Astorg

What they do

Founded in 1998, Astorg is a prominent independent private equity firm that has built a formidable reputation in the European and North American markets. The firm distinguishes itself through a unique corporate culture centered around the "art of listening"-emphasizing respectful, non-adversarial dialogue and deep alignment with entrepreneurial management teams. Astorg targets global B2B companies with market-leading positions, robust fundamentals, and sustainable margins, often executing complex corporate carve-outs and primary buyouts. With a highly disciplined, thesis-driven approach, the firm has generated a consistent 27% gross annualized return across its funds and cycles over the last 27 years.

What they look for

Astorg focuses exclusively on global B2B companies that hold market-leading positions and sell highly differentiated products or services. They seek businesses with robust fundamentals, sustainable high operating margins, and strong growth potential. Their thesis relies heavily on backing companies whose margins are protected by strong brands, mission-critical products, intellectual property, or hard-to-replicate manufacturing processes.

Stage

Series B+

Sectors

Healthcare, SaaS, Deeptech

Based

Paris, FR