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ARLANE

ARLANE, formerly Vespa Capital, is an independent investment fund based in France that focuses on acquiring small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with revenues between €15 million and €50 million.

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Overview

What ARLANE does

What ARLANE is

ARLANE, formerly Vespa Capital, is an independent investment fund based in France that focuses on acquiring small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with revenues between €15 million and €50 million.

How it participates in the startup ecosystem

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Operational profile

Organization status and context

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Operational status
Active
Organization type
Private Equity
Founded
Founded in 2009
Approximate age
About 17 years
Structured capabilities
Funder
Last reviewed
March 4, 2026

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Capability profile

ARLANE as a funder

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Investment thesis

ARLANE invests in regional SMEs with solid fundamentals and significant growth potential. The fund supports development and transition projects through majority and primary leveraged buyouts in France.

Focus narrative

ARLANE invests in regional SMEs that have solid fundamentals and significant growth potential. The fund provides support for development and transition projects, investing between €5 million and €20 million in majority and primary leveraged buyouts (LBOs) in France. The organization aims to help companies grow and structure themselves for the long term.

Terms and economics

Typical check
$5,000,000–$20,000,000

Focus and fit

Availability

Currently deploying
Not published

Portfolio and track record

Recorded portfolio count
8

Portfolio context

ARLANE currently manages €150 million and has eight portfolio companies. Recent investments include companies in the fields of neurological rehabilitation, software publishing, and luxury goods creation.

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Last reviewed

March 4, 2026

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