(Boursier.com) — SWEN Capital Partners, a benchmark player in unlisted Responsible Investment, announces the final closing of the third vintage of its range of Innovative Territories funds dedicated to supporting growing French SMEs / ETIs. With 150 ME of investment capacity, this vehicle is a continuation of previous vintages, and will focus on financing in the territories, innovation and innovative management (impact investing, sector funds and funds dedicated to energetic transition).
“The renewed confidence of French investors, including historical subscribers (La Macif, Crédit Mutuel Arkéa and Bpifrance), testifies to the essential status of the responsible investment strategy implemented over the past ten years by SWEN Capital Partners, whether through funds open or dedicated” comments the establishment.
In the continuity of previous vintages, Innovative Territories 3 (TI 3) offers an investment program in French SMEs / ETIs, from all sectors, with an emphasis on the environment, diversity, connection to goods and services in the territories and the sharing of value. Committed to responsible finance, SWEN CP applies itself to a drastic selection of the managers with the best ESG ratings, according to a proprietary methodology.
On the direct investment component, which can represent up to 25% of the program, the management team relies on an analysis of sustainability issues and measures in particular the “Net Environmental Contribution” (NEC) of each investment opportunity. in relation to environmental issues (climate, biodiversity, etc.). This fund is classified article 8 according to the SFDR regulation.
Investors rely on the expertise of an experienced team of around ten professionals as well as an ESG/impact team of 8 people, including 3 people who are specialized in multi-strategy. Present for 15 years on the French market, and having invested nearly 270 ME in the two previous vintages, SWEN CP has forged solid relations with more than 70 management companies, and benefits from a demonstrated ability to generate a regular flow of primary, secondary and live investment opportunities.
With 26 investments already made, exposed to more than 50% in the regions, the fund is already significantly committed, and demonstrates the relevance of its strategic positioning for its corporate partners, funds and investors…
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