TRAIL:a name,
an Embodiment of Values
Where there is a will, there is a way: success is built over time, through effort, and sometimes adversity. We embody values of perseverance and resilience, humility, and fulfillment through effort.
Founded in 2013, TRAIL is a European investment firm, an involved partner of companies with high growth potential. TRAIL supports them in their journey to become global champions in their industries.
TRAIL has built up a world-class international investment platform and has offices in Paris, Luxembourg, and Shanghai.
TRAIL leverages an international investment platform and top-tier strategic partnerships.
Our investments span a broad spectrum of activities supported by an engaged community of entrepreneurs, experts, and athletes who share a common pursuit of performance and resilience.
€1.0bn
Cumulative assets under management
Euro-Asian Platform
Strategic partnership with an Asian sovereign fund
Institutional Support
European institutional investor base
Wide Client Base
Institutions, corporates, family offices, individuals
Multi-Strategy Private Equity
Buy-out, growth, venture
Powerful Community
Investors, entrepreneurs, specialists, and athletes sharing a high-performance and endurance mindset
We are fully committed to the companies in our portfolio.
We open new paths
We actively seek out growth zones and opportunities, wherever they may be, unafraid to venture off the beaten track.
A clear vision and sector specialization:
We surround ourselves with expert advisors to develop a deep, operational understanding of specific sectors and industries.
We constantly challenge ourselves
We closely monitor the evolution of the private equity profession to better support our investments and stay at the forefront of best practices.
Our Commitments
In this era of sustainable transition, TRAIL fully aligns its actions with the most demanding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards.
Today’s investors rightfully expect more than just financial performance; they seek committed partners capable of combining value creation with long-term positive impact.
This expectation—now central to the investment landscape—is also reinforced by recent regulatory developments such as the SFDR (Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation), the EU Green Taxonomy, and enhanced obligations around non-financial reporting.
At TRAIL, we integrate ESG criteria at every stage of the investment process:
- by selecting projects and companies aligned with sustainable growth,
- by thoroughly assessing ESG risks before making any investment,
- by actively supporting our portfolio companies in their CSR strategies, governance practices, and environmental transitions.
Our objective is twofold: to deliver strong and sustainable returns to our investors, while also contributing to the development of a more resilient, ethical, and responsible economic fabric. By using ESG as a strategic lever, we not only strengthen the long-term viability of the companies we support, but also enhance their attractiveness and regulatory alignment in an ever-evolving environment.