France private capital: meet French private equity, private credit and institutional investors
France is one of Europe's leading private equity markets, with globally active GPs, a strong private debt industry and large insurers and public investors. UK-GCC Private Capital connects French managers and investors with asset owners, sovereign wealth funds and family offices from the UK and the GCC.
Discuss meeting French investors Explore the Investment SummitFrance private capital at a glance
France private equity
French private equity firms are among Europe's largest, active across buyouts, growth, infrastructure and secondaries, and many raise capital from Gulf investors.
France private credit
France has one of Europe's most developed private debt markets, with dedicated managers lending to mid-market companies and financing infrastructure.
Institutional investors
French insurers, mutual groups and public investment institutions such as Bpifrance and Caisse des Dépôts are major allocators to private markets.
Family offices and private wealth
French entrepreneurial families and family offices invest directly and alongside private equity funds.
Investors and managers from France in our network have included Eurazeo, Antin Infrastructure Partners and AEW. Attendance varies each year.
France private capital in numbers
The latest published data on the French market.
- French private equity invested €14.7 billion in 1,476 companies and infrastructure projects in the first half of 2025.
- French funds raised €17.4 billion in the same period, and 34% of amounts invested went outside France.
- Renewable energy took €2.5 billion of infrastructure investment across 68 projects.
- France recorded 225 private debt deals in 2025, second in Europe only to the UK.
Sources: France Invest and Grant Thornton, H1 2025 activity survey · Deloitte Private Debt Deal Tracker via Alternative Credit Investor, April 2026. Figures as reported by each source; checked October 2026.
Why French investors look to the UK and the GCC
French GPs have long-standing relationships with GCC sovereign investors, and the UK remains a key market for French managers raising and investing capital. Gulf investors also partner with French groups on infrastructure, energy and hospitality.
Who meets French investors through us
GPs and fund managers
Raising capital from French institutional investors, and from UK and GCC asset owners.
Private credit managers
Meeting French and GCC allocators to direct lending, asset-based finance and infrastructure debt.
Real estate and infrastructure
Developers and sponsors seeking French, UK and Gulf equity and co-investment.
GCC and UK investors
Sovereign wealth funds, family offices and institutions looking for French co-investment partners.
How to meet French investors
Attend the Investment Summit
Meet investors face to face in London on 13 May 2027.
Become a member
Stay connected with investors all year, with complimentary Summit tickets.
Partner, sponsor or speak
Put your firm in front of UK, GCC and international investors.
Expand into the UK or GCC
Meet partners, clients and investors in both markets.
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Frequently asked questions
How can I meet French private equity and private credit investors?
Through trusted, in-person settings. The UK-GCC Private Capital annual Investment Summit in London brings investors from France together with asset owners, asset managers, sovereign wealth funds and family offices from the UK and the GCC. The next summit is on 13 May 2027 at the Royal Lancaster Hotel.
Is there a private capital conference in London for French investors?
Yes. The UK-GCC Private Capital 3rd Annual Investment Summit on 13 May 2027 at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London, is an investor-led private capital summit covering private equity, private credit, real estate and infrastructure, with investors representing over $20 trillion in aggregate AUM.
Do French private equity firms raise capital in the Gulf?
Yes. Several leading French GPs count GCC sovereign wealth funds among their investors, and our Summit brings French managers together with those investors in London.
How do I discuss meeting French investors?
Email contact@ukgccpca.com with your name, designation, organisation and what you are looking for.
About UK-GCC Private Capital
UK-GCC Private Capital is an investor-led platform for asset owners and asset managers, LPs and GPs, private equity, sovereign wealth funds, family offices, investment funds, financial institutions and growth-driven businesses across the UK, GCC, Europe and the US.
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UK-GCC Private Capital 3rd Annual Investment Summit
13 May 2027 · The Royal Lancaster Hotel, London
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