FPCI TRAIL Entrepreneurs

Co-Investment (eligible 150 O b Ter)

Invest in a private equity fund that provides access to top co-investment opportunities (according to its analysis)

This fund is authorized for marketing in France.

Accessible from €100,000

About TRAIL Entrepreneurs

TRAIL Entrepreneurs is a co-investment fund designed to support the growth of SMEs and mid-cap companies at various stages of their development. By partnering with TRAIL and other private equity funds as well as institutional investors, the fund adopts a diversified approach aimed at deploying capital into high-performing companies while delivering attractive returns — based on our analysis.

Investment Strategy

Buyout Capital (LBO)

  • Objective: Support the growth of stable SMEs and mid-cap companies through investments.
  • Target Sectors: Mature, well-established companies led by experienced entrepreneurs, across various sectors.
  • Instruments: Majority or minority ownership using a range of instruments, mainly common and preferred shares.

Growth Capital
  • Objective: Invest in growing SMEs with a focus on expanding or resilient sectors.
  • Target Sectors: Mature projects generating optimized cash flows.
  • Instruments: Majority or minority ownership using a range of instruments similar to the buyout capital strategy.

Benefits of Co-Investing with TRAIL Entrepreneurs

  1. Avoiding Consortiums: Preference for control-oriented situations.
  2. Large-scale Operations: Ability to carry out larger deals through co-investors.
  3. Value Creation: Contribution of market intelligence, execution capabilities, and expert networks.
  4. Flexibility: Additional capital to finance external growth or to hold quality assets for a longer period.

ESG Commitment

TRAIL is committed to promoting and integrating ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) principles into its investment processes. The goal is to ensure sustainable and responsible growth while meeting investors' expectations regarding sustainability.