Description:GEI adopts a unique approach to private equity and venture capital, focusing on supporting entrepreneurs and investors across the Greater North-East region of France. By fostering the growth and transfer of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with significant potential, GEI contributes to the development of a robust economic landscape within a European scope. The organization effectively bridges the resources of a national fund with the localized impact of a regional fund, thereby filling a critical gap in the financing of SMEs.
Established by a collaborative effort of a dedicated management team and a generation of entrepreneurial investors, GEI acts as an independent entity dedicated to nurturing the emergence of intermediate-sized enterprises, known as ETIs. The firm invests between €2 million and €7 million to bolster the growth of these enterprises within the Greater North-East region of France. As of the end of 2012, GEI successfully reached its final closing of €55 million and has made several strategic investments in various businesses.
GEI's portfolio includes companies that can be explored further on their official website, www.fondsgei.com. Recognized for its profound entrepreneurial DNA, GEI is committed to serving the needs of SMEs located throughout the Greater North-East region. The fund is managed by Poincar Gestion, which is authorized by the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF). GEI operates under a broad action framework that encompasses seven regions: Alsace, Bourgogne, Champagne-Ardenne, Franche-Comté, Lorraine, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, and Picardie.
The subscribers of GEI are predominantly business leaders and families from the Greater North-East of France, all driven by a shared vision to invest collaboratively in high-performing enterprises while nurturing the emergence of intermediate-sized companies. Through its initiatives, GEI plays an essential role in enhancing the economic vitality of the region.