After working in R&D at Groupe Renault for 3 years, Michel spent 7 years at Entrepreneur Invest, where he helped originate, structure, and support more than 20 expansion capital and LBO transactions, with a focus on innovative companies with distinctive expertise.
Michel joined Capital Export in 2017, after a rewarding experience as the General Manager of an export-based industrial SME. He offers both his investment experience and extensive knowledge of distinctive French companies that are key to Capital Export’s mission.
Michel is a graduate of ESSEC and ESTACA.
France Élévateur
The leading French manufacturer of vehicle-mounted elevating work platforms
The France Élévateur group was created in 1986 and now has over 300 employees. Its customers include major overhead line operators (energy, railways, telecoms, service providers to local authorities) and public authorities. The company offers the most complete range on the market, including work platforms for trucks, light vehicles, and vans as well as special-purpose machinery.
It is also the exclusive distributor of the CTE range and provides financing and short- and long-term rentals for its entire range.
France Élévateur has more than doubled its sales volume since Capital Export’s investment, namely thanks to its dynamic staff, R&D investments, and the acquisition of the Catalan manufacturer Movex. As a result, the group has become a major player in Europe and is currently well positioned to keep conquering new markets, such as Benelux, the UK, and Germany.
“France Élévateur has seen remarkable organic growth, and with the acquisition of Spanish manufacturer Movex, has considerably expanded its product range and geographical reach. We look forward to continuing to help the company conquer international markets.”
