MARKETS4 April 2026· 9 min
French Private Equity: Sector Trends and Strategic Opportunities in 2024
France's private equity market raised €37.5B in 2023, cementing its position as Europe's second-largest PE ecosystem. Discover the sectors driving returns and the strategic plays reshaping French capitalism.
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[2]Lincoln International – European Private Equity Market Outlook 2024
[3]INSEE – Projections de population 2021-2070, France métropolitaine
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