Podcast: Investing in small businesses, with Virginie Milliet and Peninsular Capital's unique approach to the Archipel fund

In this captivating episode of"Private Markets Square", Yann Charraire, co-founder ofAirFund, interviews Virginie Milliet, founding partner of Peninsular Capital.

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Together, they delve into the heart of private equity, a dynamic and constantly evolving field. Virginie, with her impressive experience, shares her fascinating journey, starting out in M&A in the US before making the leap to private equity in France. This transition enabled her to develop cutting-edge expertise, which she applies to Peninsular Capital, where the focus is on small cap companies with sales of between €5 and €25 million.

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Over the course of the conversation, Virginie reveals Peninsular Capital's unique approach to investment. She emphasizes the crucial importance of establishing close relationships with the management teams of target companies. This relationship-based strategy, combined with rigorous opportunity analysis, enables Peninsular to select companies with high growth potential. Auditors will also learn about the various investment strategies employed by the company, including management buy-outs (MBOs) and management buy-ins (MBIs), which are essential levers for maximizing the value of investments.

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Virginie shares concrete examples of companies in which Peninsular has invested. These case studies illustrate not only Peninsular's expertise in selecting companies, but also their ability to accompany them in their development. Through these inspiring stories, listeners will gain a better understanding of the challenges and successes faced by small businesses on the road to growth.

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Finally, Virginie discusses the fund-raising ambitions for the Archipel fund, which aims to reach 50 million euros. This ambitious project reflects Peninsular Capital's vision to support small businesses and catalyze their growth potential. This episode of "Private Markets Square" is a unique opportunity to go behind the scenes of Private Equity and learn more about the winning strategies that enable companies to thrive in a competitive environment.

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Join us for an enriching discussion highlighting the essential role of private equity in small business development, and discover how passionate professionals like Virginie Milliet are shaping the future of private markets.

Don't miss this not-to-be-missed episode, which will give you the keys to a better understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing private equity today.

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