What Business Leaders Say
The most meaningful measure of CAPELIA's approach is the experience of the entrepreneurs and company leaders who have chosen us as shareholders. The following testimonials come from leaders of companies in which CAPELIA has invested, and reflect the realities of working with an investor built entirely by and for entrepreneurs.
"The combination of CAPELIA's entrepreneurial experience and their expertise in deal structuring is a genuine asset for SME development. Having investors who have themselves led companies means the conversations are frank, practical and always focused on what is best for the business. I am very glad to have chosen CAPELIA as a partner for my company."
— Christophe Bernard – MIEKO
★★★★★
"What struck me from the first meeting was that the CAPELIA team was not trying to impose a generic investment thesis on our situation — they took the time to understand our business, our sector and my personal objectives for the transition. Throughout the partnership they have been available, thoughtful and genuinely useful without ever stepping over the line into day-to-day management. That balance is rare and precious."
— Nathalie Desroches – Groupe Desroches Emballages
★★★★★
"Choosing the right financial partner for a company transmission is one of the most stressful decisions a business owner can face. CAPELIA made the process as transparent and human as possible. Their network has already opened two concrete commercial opportunities for us in the first year of the partnership, which is well beyond what I expected from a financial investor."
— Marc-Antoine Filloux – Filloux Menuiserie Industrielle
★★★★★
"CAPELIA brought capital, of course, but more importantly they brought credibility and a sounding board at a critical moment of growth for our company. The founding entrepreneurs have lived through the same challenges we face and they offer advice that is grounded in experience rather than theory. Our board discussions are now richer and more productive than they have ever been."
— Isabelle Corvaisier – IC Santé Services
★★★★☆
"I had spoken to several investment funds before meeting CAPELIA, and the difference in culture was immediately apparent. There is no pretension, no jargon for its own sake — just a group of people who understand what it means to run a business and who want to help it succeed. Two years into our partnership I can say the results, both financial and strategic, have exceeded our initial projections."
— Thierry Balmand – TBL Distribution
★★★★★