A major European private equity firm
PAI is a major European private equity firm and is the largest private equity investor headquartered in France. It is one of Europe's oldest and most experienced investors with its origins dating back to the original investment business of Paribas, which started operations in 1872.
PAI manages and advises dedicated private equity funds with a total equity value of over €7 billion. Since 1998, PAI has led 41 buyout investments in nine European countries, for a value of almost €35 billion.
PAI makes controlling investments in leveraged buyouts acquiring majority stakes in mid to large size European companies that are leaders in our five core sectors.
PAI has a team of 50 highly experienced professionals from very diverse backgrounds. With professionals from nine European countries and teams in Paris, Copenhagen, London, Luxembourg, Madrid, Milan and Munich, PAI combines local market depth with strong pan-European capabilities and perspective.