Organization · Venture Capital
ESFIN Gestion
ESFIN Gestion is a French management company focused on long-term equity investments in unlisted companies within the Social Economy and Solidarity sector, as well as impact-driven enterprises. It manages €313 million in assets and has a diverse portfolio of over 450 companies.
Overview
What ESFIN Gestion does
What ESFIN Gestion is
ESFIN Gestion is a French management company focused on long-term equity investments in unlisted companies within the Social Economy and Solidarity sector, as well as impact-driven enterprises. It manages €313 million in assets and has a diverse portfolio of over 450 companies.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
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- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Venture Capital
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- May 1, 2026
Official channels
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Capability profile
ESFIN Gestion as a funder
Investment thesis
ESFIN Gestion invests long-term, patient equity into companies that create durable social and environmental impact, focusing on the Social and Solidarity Economy, impact-oriented businesses, and French SMEs/ETIs.
Focus narrative
ESFIN Gestion invests primarily in the Social Economy and Solidarity sector, targeting impact-driven enterprises. The organization manages or advises several investment vehicles, including IDES, ESFIN SA, and ESFIN Participations, each focusing on different aspects of social and economic development in France.
Value beyond capital
ESFIN Gestion provides long-term equity support, strategic guidance, and access to a network of resources for its portfolio companies, helping them achieve sustainable growth and social impact.
Terms and economics
- Typical check
- $100,000–$14,000,000
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Growth Equity
- Sectors
- Healthcare
- Regions
- France
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 450
Portfolio context
Notable portfolio companies include: Amploi: Investment by InvESS Île-de-France Développement. Reyou: Recent capital entry by ESFIN Gestion. The Reefer Group: Partnership through ESFIN Participations. DAF Conseil: Collaboration with ESFIN Participations. SCOPING: Investment by InvESS Île-de-France Développement. Senioralis (Marque Merci Julie): Investment by InvESS Île-de-France.
Common questions
What to know about ESFIN Gestion
Upseed classifies ESFIN Gestion under the Venture Capital organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
May 1, 2026
Known limits
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