Entrepreneurs Investing in Entrepreneurs

Founded in 2008, CAPELIA MANAGEMENT SAS is a pioneer in France of 100% entrepreneur-driven investment funds focused exclusively on SME transmission. Every euro invested in CAPELIA comes from entrepreneurs — people who have built, led and grown businesses themselves. This unique structure means we genuinely understand the challenges faced by company leaders navigating a transfer of ownership. With 17 years of history, 70 entrepreneur-investors and offices in Lyon, Lille and Paris, CAPELIA operates across the entire French territory. Our operational team of 10 professionals works hand in hand with our five founding entrepreneurs to evaluate and support every investment with rigour and pragmatism.

17 Years of Track Record

70 Entrepreneur-Investors

3 Offices Nationwide

A Dedicated Operational Team

Involved, Not Intrusive

Long-Term Partnership

The CAPELIA Network Effect

€3M to €12M Per Project

All Transmission Structures

All Sectors, All of France