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.
Florian joined Capital Export in 2020, after 3 years with Eight Advisory, where he worked on more than 15 transaction and restructuring projects, including many cross-border assignments. Florian previously worked for Airbus and Bosch, both in France and Germany.
Florian graduated from HEC Paris and the University of Mannheim (Germany).
Proengin
Chemical and biological risk detection
Founded in 1976, Proengin designs, produces, and sells a full range of systems that detect chemical and biological threats to ensure the safety of both people and critical infrastructure.
Proengin is the pioneer and undisputed world leader in systems using Flame Spectrophotometry technology (FPD). Its customers are mainly military and civil security forces in France and more than 70 countries.
Jean-François Brun and his team want to capitalize on Proengin’s technical excellence and international reputation to develop the group in three strategic areas:
- Increase Proengin’s international market share, particularly in the US, Asian, and Middle Eastern markets, with Capital Export’s support;
- Quickly create a department focused on service activities;
- Develop new solutions for the civil security and critical infrastructure markets to expand the use of FPD technology.
Proengin also plans to strengthen its technological leadership in CBRN threat management through increased R&D.
In 2021, Capital Export renewed its support for Proengin through a new transaction with Qualium Investissement.
“We are thrilled that Capital Export continues to believe in us. During this next phase, we are pursuing ambitious growth in the United States and Asia and re-examining our physical presence in these areas thanks to Capital Export’s experience and support.”
“Given Proengin’s remarkable growth over the last three years, we are pleased to continue providing the support and international resources the company needs to move forward.”
