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Private Equity FundPuts its own capital into companiesLAST VERIFIED Oct 2026 · 12 SOURCES

Picardie Investissement Gestion

Also known as Picardie Investissement, PICARDIE INVESTISSEMENT GESTION, Picardie Investissement SA

Amiens private equity manager (AMF GP-15000030) of Picardie Investissement (1985), backed by regional banks; minority equity €100k–€10M for SMEs in Hauts-de-France, Normandy and Île-de-France.

HEADQUARTERS
Amiens, France
FOUNDED
2015
AUM
—
OUTSIDE CAPITAL
Yes
TEAM LISTED
6 people

Focus

STAGES
GrowthBuyout
SECTORS
Industrial & ManufacturingHealthTechConsumer & E-commerceSoftware & SaaS
ASSET MIX
Private equityPrivate credit
GEOGRAPHY
France

Investment arms & vehicles

  • Picardie Investissement
    Regional investment company (SA, 1985) taking minority stakes of €300k–€10M in growth and transmission deals, managed by Picardie Investissement Gestion
  • Obligations Relance
    Obligations Relance: 8-year, bullet-repayment, non-dilutive debt (can be subordinated to bank debt) for development plans; the site thanks France Assureurs for its support

Overview

Picardie Investissement Gestion is an AMF-authorised management company in Amiens that runs Picardie Investissement, a regional investment company founded in 1985, and an Obligations Relance subordinated-bond programme. It takes minority stakes in SMEs and mid-caps of all sectors for growth, external acquisitions and transmissions, holding them for seven years on average. Its main subscribers are Caisse d’Epargne Hauts de France, Crédit Agricole Brie Picardie and CIC Nord Ouest; it covers Hauts-de-France, Normandy, the Brie area and Île-de-France.

Investment thesis

Generalist patient minority investor in regional SMEs and ETIs (industry and industrial services, health, digital), supporting organic growth, acquisitions and buy-outs while leaving control with management; also provides 8-year non-dilutive Obligations Relance.

PORTFOLIO (9)

  • Au Creuset de la Thiérache
    Industrial & Manufacturing · since 2025
  • Hall U Need
    Consumer & E-commerce · since 2024
  • Jade Hospitality Group
    Consumer & E-commerce · since 2020
  • La Manutention
    Industrial & Manufacturing · since 2019
  • Groupe Blondel
    since 2016
  • Cornilleau
    Consumer & E-commerce · since 2007
  • Groupe Alliance
    since 2007
  • Unither
    HealthTech · since 1993
  • Poclain
    Industrial & Manufacturing · since 1992

People

  • Eléonore Calandre
    Directrice générale · source
  • Sébastien Longeaux
    Directeur général adjoint · source
  • Christophe Cardon
    Directeur d’investissements (Normandy, Rouen) · source
  • Julien Bocquillon
    Chargé d’investissements · source
  • Jean d’Orsetti
    Chargé d’investissements · source
  • Tanguy Ben
    Responsable Administratif & Conformité · source

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Frequently asked questions

Picardie Investissement Gestion is a private equity fund based in Amiens, France, founded in 2015.

Yes. Picardie Investissement Gestion invests its own capital in private companies.

Picardie Investissement Gestion invests at Growth and Buyout stages in Industrial & Manufacturing, HealthTech, Consumer & E-commerce and Software & SaaS.

Picardie Investissement Gestion's stated ticket size is €100K–€10M.

Key people at Picardie Investissement Gestion include Eléonore Calandre (Directrice générale), Sébastien Longeaux (Directeur général adjoint), Christophe Cardon (Directeur d’investissements (Normandy, Rouen)) and Julien Bocquillon (Chargé d’investissements).

Picardie Investissement Gestion's investments include Au Creuset de la Thiérache, Hall U Need, Jade Hospitality Group, La Manutention, Groupe Blondel, Cornilleau, Groupe Alliance and Unither, among others.

The most recent publicly reported investment by Picardie Investissement Gestion is Au Creuset de la Thiérache (Support for the acquisition of Groupe Art), announced in Feb 2025.

Yes. Picardie Investissement Gestion manages capital from outside investors.