We support dynamic French companies with distinctive know-how.

We offer access to vast business opportunities to help companies expand their international presence.

International sales
+83%
Acquisitions and locations
21

International performance, financial strength: your partner for sustainable growth.

More than 50% export sales on average
Our holdings develop mainly internationally, with international business accounting for 50% or more of their revenues.
Over €300 million in assets under management
A solid financial base to support companies undergoing rapid international expansion.
Majority and minority interests
Flexible investments according to the needs and shareholder context of each company.
Entrepreneurial fund
100% independent
Our independence guarantees that our decisions are aligned with the interests of our contractors.
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Access global markets and grow your business.

We offer our shareholders privileged access to the world's major strategic markets. Our expertise, networks and local contacts enable us to provide opportunities for international expansion and external growth in major foreign countries.
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International expansion
Successfully extend your international reach by capturing long-term business opportunities in the world's major markets.
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Acquisition opportunities
Access acquisition targets to rapidly strengthen your commercial presence abroad through selective external growth.

We target
B2B companies with high growth potential

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High value-added offer
Companies that offer innovative, differentiating products or services that bring real added value to their customers.
French B2B companies
We give preference to French companies operating in the B2B sector, with recognized expertise and unique know-how that enable them to differentiate themselves on national and international markets.
Ambition for growth
We support high-potential companies whose managers share an ambitious vision and a desire to conquer new markets to accelerate their growth.
Financial strength
We focus on companies with a proven track record in terms of gross margin, operating profitability and cash generation, a guarantee of long-term sustainability and growth.
Discover the successes we have shared and experienced with the management teams of our participations.

For more than 10 years, we've been crisscrossing France, unearthing the best entrepreneurial stories from our regions.

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AA Group
AA Group
The AA Group specializes mainly in the design, manufacture and marketing of high-performance acousto-optical components, as well as microwave components and systems.
Portfolio entry
2025
Workforce
50 - 100
Sales figures
10 - 50 M€
International
United States and Asia
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Symmetry
Symmetry
Founded in 2001, SYMETRIE is the French leader and international benchmark in high-precision metrology and dynamic positioning.
Portfolio entry
2025
Workforce
50 - 100
Sales figures
10 - 20 M€
International
Europe, Asia, North America
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Hydro Armor
Hydro Armor
A family business based in Plouezoc'h, Brittany, specializing in the design, development and production of hydraulic thrusters.
Portfolio entry
2024
Workforce
20
Sales figures
10-20 M€
International
Europe, Africa
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IMF International
IMF International
French leader in pressure control and regulation solutions for gaseous and liquid applications in critical environments.
Portfolio entry
2024
Workforce
36
Sales figures
10-20 M€
International
20% - Europe, China
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ACFRI
ACFRI
France's leading supplier of rapid chilling and deep-freezing solutions
Portfolio entry
2022
Workforce
20-50
Sales figures
10-20 M€
International
5-10% - Europe, Africa & Middle East, Asia-Pacific
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SBM
SBM
Specialist in bone and ligament reconstruction
Portfolio entry
2022
Workforce
50-100
Sales figures
0-10 M€
International
74% - Europe and Asia
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SEAT Ventilation
SEAT Ventilation
Expert in air extraction solutions for critical environments
Portfolio entry
2022
Workforce
0-20
Sales figures
10-20 M€
International
50% - North America
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Fogale Sensors
Fogale Sensors
French expert in high-precision dimensional metrology
Portfolio entry
2022
Workforce
0-20
Sales figures
20-50 M€
International
60% - Europe, Asia, United States
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Our entrepreneurs are
our ambassadors.

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Testimonials
Franck Quéré
I'm delighted with this partnership, which will enable our family business to reach a new milestone. We were convinced by Capital Export's entrepreneurial approach and their practical support services. I'm confident in the success of our joint project, and look forward to implementing it with all the Hydro Armor teams.
Franck Quéré
President, Hydro Armor
Hydro Armor
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Marc Dabouineau
With Capital Export on board, we can look forward to organic and external growth with confidence. We were impressed by the team's expertise and the quality of its international network.
Marc Dabouineau
Manager
DSIA
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Matthieu Souque
The entire management team is delighted to be able to count on Capital Export, its expertise and networks, to support the company in this new phase of growth and internationalization.
Matthieu Souque
Chairman
SBM
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Charles Ruban
Capital Export's support and success in helping SMEs export is a unique combination in France. I'm delighted to be embarking on this new phase together, and confident in our ability to achieve great commercial success in the years to come.
Charles Ruban
Manager
Verdot
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Jérôme Porque
The whole team was convinced by Capital Export's support system and performance in terms of international support for SMEs. I'm delighted to be embarking on this new stage together, and confident in our ability to achieve great commercial success in the years to come.
Jérôme Porque
CEO
Fogale Sensors
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Olivier Lapierre and Thierry Roux
We are proud of this merger, which will enable SYMÉTRIE to take a major step forward. CAPITAL EXPORT's entrepreneurial approach, combined with its international network, will enable us to accelerate our expansion and strengthen our position in our strategic markets. SYMÉTRIE moved into its new factory near Nîmes at the end of 2024. This new industrial facility, which is now operational, combined with recently developed new products, offers strong growth potential.
Olivier Lapierre and Thierry Roux
Founding partners
Symmetry
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Charles-Antoine Eliard
Associate
Jean-Mathieu Sahy
Founding partner

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Find out how Capital Export can help your company expand globally and reach new heights.
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Michel Claret
Associate
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