We invest with discipline. We build for impact.
Our approach is to invest where we can make a real difference: in exceptional companies, in markets we know well, with a focus on long-term growth.
Our teams operate with deep on-the-ground presence in our two home markets in France and Italy. Decades of local activity have built the relationships and reputation needed to access the best opportunities, often before they reach the broader market.
We grew our presence into Spain and Benelux, broadening our reach while staying true to our focused approach.
We invest in resilient businesses across four core sectors: Healthcare, Tech and Software, Specialized Industrials, and Business Services.
We have an impact investment strategy dedicated to the healthcare sector investing in high-growth potential Italian and European companies focused on innovative products and services that enhance the well-being of individuals and animals.
Our presence
- Italy
Treviso – Milan
- France
Paris
- Spain
Madrid
- Benelux
Building category champions across our core sectors
Healthcare, Technology & Software, Specialized Industrials and Business Services
Healthcare
As populations age and healthcare needs evolve, the demand for better, more accessible and more efficient care continues to grow. From prevention and diagnostics to specialized treatments and healthcare services, innovation is reshaping the way care is delivered and experienced.
21 Invest backs the entrepreneurs and businesses driving this transformation, supporting their growth through strategic expertise, international expansion and long-term partnership.
Technology & Software
Technology & Software is driven by the ongoing digital transformation of businesses and industries, supported by the increasing adoption of cloud solutions, artificial intelligence, automation and data analytics. These trends continue to generate strong demand for innovative and mission-critical software, creating attractive growth opportunities across the sector.
With a long-standing track record in the space, 21 Invest partners with entrepreneurs and management teams to help technology and software companies scale, innovate and strengthen their leadership within their markets.
Specialized industrials
Specialized Industrials benefits from long-term trends such as industrial automation, digitalization, reshoring and the transition towards more sustainable and efficient production models. These dynamics continue to drive demand for highly specialized products, technologies and services that play a critical role across industrial value chains.
With deep expertise in the sector, 21 Invest partners with entrepreneurs and management teams to support industrial businesses operating in niche markets, helping them strengthen their competitive positioning, accelerate growth and become leaders in their respective industries.
Business services
Business Services is supported by long-term trends such as increasing corporate outsourcing, growing regulatory complexity and the rising demand for specialized expertise. As organizations focus on operational efficiency and digital transformation, demand continues to grow for service providers that deliver critical knowledge, advisory capabilities and technology-enabled solutions.
With a strong track record in the sector, 21 Invest partners with entrepreneurs and management teams to help business services companies scale, consolidate fragmented markets and strengthen their leadership positions through growth, innovation and international expansion.
What sets us apart
What makes us different is not just what we invest in, it is how we invest. We combine European scale with genuine local presence, a hands-on partnership approach, and a long-term mindset that has guided us since 1992.
European stature, local reach
Deep roots in our home markets, regional networks built over decades, and consistent access to off-market opportunities across our four sectors.
Entrepreneurs as business partners
The majority of our investments are family and founder-led. We build partnerships based on trust, align on a shared vision, and work side by side with entrepreneurs to execute ambitious growth plans.
A long-standing track record
Over 30 years of transforming quality SMEs into category champions, with a repeatable value creation playbook and a proven ability to scale companies organically and through buy-and-build.
How we create value
We work side by side with management teams to unlock the full potential of every business we back.
AI as a value creation lever
Our AI transformation approach follows a clear path from experimentation and prioritisation to industrialised deployment. Supported by a dedicated team, we embed AI into day-to-day operations to help businesses improve productivity, standardise critical processes and progressively evolve from efficiency gains to AI-supported decision-making.
Inside our journey
We love sharing our entrepreneurs’ experiences in their own words, along with the latest company news. Every investment, exit, and build-up is a meaningful chapter in our story.
#21PortfolioStories
The videos of the #21portfoliostory series illustrate how we pursue value creation through digitalization and the implementation of a build-up strategy. For more stories, click on the link below.
