Sparring Capital Overview

  • Investor Type
  • PE/​Buyout

  • Status
  • Active

  • Professionals
  • 14

Professionals

  • Investments
  • 103

  • Portfolio
  • 18

  • Exits
  • 30

Exits

Sparring Capital General Information

Company Description

Founded in 2002, Sparring Capital is a private equity firm based in Paris, France. The firm seeks to invest in the networking, agriculture, construction, insurance, manufacturing, consumer durable, and retail sectors.

Business Details

Formerly Known As
Pragma Capital
Year Founded
2002
Investor Status
Actively Seeking New Investments
Trade Association
French Venture Capital Association (AFIC)
Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI)
Primary Investor Type
PE/Buyout
Other Investor Types
Asset Manager
Growth/Expansion
Corporate Office
  • 162, Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore
  • 75008 Paris
  • France
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Sparring Capital Investments & Acquisitions (103)

Sparring Capital’s most recent investment was a with CAN. The deal was made on 01-Jan-2025 with as the lead partner.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Company Stage Lead Partner
CAN 01-Jan-2025 Construction and Engineering Generating Revenue
IRIDIS Groupe 01-Feb-2024 Distributors/Wholesale Generating Revenue
ITB Groupe 25-Jan-2024 Other Commercial Services Generating Revenue
IMS Medical 01-Nov-2023 Therapeutic Devices Generating Revenue
SNEA Group 26-Jul-2023 Buyout/LBO Other Commercial Services Generating Revenue
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Sparring Capital Exits (30)

Sparring Capital has made a total of 30 exits. Its latest exit was from Weetec Group on 12-Dec-2024. The exit was categorized as .

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size
Weetec Group 12-Dec-2024
Pure Trade 25-Jul-2023
Infraneo 11-Jul-2023
Retif 01-Jul-2022
IMX France 31-May-2022 Merger/Acquisition
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Sparring Capital Fund Performance

Fund Name Vintage Size Dry Powder DPI RVPI TVPI IRR

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Sparring Capital Investments by Industry, Year, and Region

Investments by Industry

Investments by Year

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Sparring Capital Affiliates

Subsidiaries (4)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
Weecap Meudon, France 2019
Egelec Mitry-Mory, France 1997
Pechel Industries Paris, France 1997
Afitex Group Champhol, France 1992

Sparring Capital FAQs

  • What is Sparring Capital?

    Founded in 2002, Sparring Capital is a private equity firm based in Paris, France.

  • When was Sparring Capital founded?

    Sparring Capital was founded in 2002.

  • Where is Sparring Capital headquartered?

    Sparring Capital is headquartered in Paris, France.

  • How many investments has Sparring Capital made?

    Sparring Capital has made 103 investments.

  • What has Sparring Capital invested in?

    Sparring Capital has made numerous investments in companies like CAN, IRIDIS Groupe, and ITB Groupe within the Construction and Engineering, Distributors/Wholesale, and Commercial Services industries.

  • What has Sparring Capital invested in recently?

    Sparring Capital's latest investment was on 01-Jan-2025 in CAN, a company within the Construction and Engineering industry.

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