Business Description
Wendel is a Paris-based investment firm with a history stretching back to 1704, backing established businesses across Europe, North America, and Africa. It focuses on acquiring significant or controlling stakes in both public and private companies, typically committing between $350 million and $950 million per deal. Wendel concentrates on sectors such as education, healthcare, software, energy transition, and business services, and takes an active role in guiding its portfolio companies through board representation. Beyond direct ownership, the firm also participates in private debt and secondary market investments.