Friday Capital

🚀 The team is growing! We’re thrilled to welcome Sébastien Piat to Friday Capital as an Analyst Intern! Sébastien recently graduated from the Grande École program at ESSEC Business School and will be working closely with our investment team on deals, with a special focus on co-investments, as well as supporting other strategic initiatives. Please join us in giving him a warm welcome! 👏 #FridayCapital #PrivateEquity #NewHireAlert

🚀 Exciting Milestone for Friday Capital! 🚀 We are pleased to announce the launch of Friday co-invest, our first co-investment fund. 🌍✨ This initiative builds on our extensive experience in co-investments, reinforcing our ability to collaborate with leading investors in identifying and supporting high-potential companies. 💡 Friday Co-Invest will strategically invest alongside our partners’ funds in a selection of attractive niche companies across Europe and North America, in line with our vision for value creation. 📈 📅 First closing planned for March 2025—a significant step forward in our journey. Stay tuned for more updates in the coming months! This post is for informational purposes only, does not constitute a direct solicitation, and is subject to the applicable distribution regulations. #FridayCoInvest #FridayCapital #PrivateEquity

Why Integrating Private Equity is Crucial for Your Investment Portfolio 📈   In the ever-changing world of investing, diversification is key. While public markets offer liquidity and transparency, private equity (PE) can provide unique opportunities to achieve long-term growth and resilience. Here’s why integrating private equity into your portfolio is a smart move:   ✅ Enhanced Diversification Private equity offers exposure to assets that are not correlated with public markets. This diversification can help smooth returns during market volatility and protect your portfolio from economic downturns.   ✅ Access to Exclusive Opportunities PE investments unlock access to high-growth companies, niche sectors, and innovative startups that are not available on public exchanges. These opportunities often deliver outsized returns over time.   ✅ Long-Term Growth Potential Private equity focuses on value creation, emphasizing operational improvements, strategic growth, and innovation within portfolio companies. This approach aligns perfectly with investors seeking sustainable, long-term gains.   ✅ Active Ownership and Expertise Private equity investors often play an active role in guiding companies toward success. This hands-on approach adds value beyond financial capital, driving operational efficiencies and strategic advancements.   Incorporating private equity into your portfolio isn’t just about chasing returns—it’s about building a resilient, future-proof investment strategy. It’s a way to unlock untapped potential and align your investments with long-term growth trends.🚀   Are you ready to explore the opportunities that private equity can bring to your portfolio? Let’s discuss! #PrivateEquity #ValueCreation #LongTermGrowth #Diversification #FridayCapital

🚀 Thrilled to see EnCharge AI, a portfolio company of Scout Ventures secure $100 million in Series B funding! 👏 EnCharge AI’s technology enables AI inference directly on local devices, minimizing reliance on energy-intensive cloud data centers. This approach enhances performance, strengthens security, and optimizes costs. Exciting times ahead as EnCharge continues to transform AI beyond the data center!💡 #FridayCapital #ScoutVentures #EnCharge #Investment #AI

📊 Latest Insights from The Argos Mid-Market Index® tracking the valuation of unlisted eurozone SMEs, provided by Argos Wityu. 👇 European mid-market valuations are on the rise! The Index climbed to 9.8x EBITDA, up from 9.3x, confirming its rebound after three consecutive years of decline. This growth is driven by both investment funds and strategic buyers, supported by a 13% uptick in mid-market M&A activity and a 22% rise in the LBO market throughout 2024. Improved financial conditions, including lower inflation and interest rates, have facilitated easier access to deal financing. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/exnVGCBs At Friday Capital, we provide investment solutions in European and US private SMEs. #PrivateEquity #InvestmentTrends #Valuation #FridayCapital

🚀 Big news for Voyager Technologies! Voyager Technologies, a Scout Ventures portfolio company, has confidentially filed for an IPO, with an expected valuation between $2 billion and $3 billion (source: The Wall Street Journal). A leader in space and defense technology, Voyager is developing a commercial space station with NASA funding and strengthening its national security capabilities, including a strategic partnership with Palantir. A strong signal for the IPO market and a testament to the growing momentum in space tech under the new administration! 🌍✨ #IPO #SpaceTech #VoyagerTechnologies #ScoutVentures #FridayCapital

Our Managing Partner, Armand de La Hogue, CAIA, had the privilege of speaking at the Strategia Wealth & Investment Forum 2025 held at the Hennessy Park Hotel on Wednesday. ✨ 💡 During his presentation, he highlighted the importance of private equity in investment portfolios. He emphasized that private equity is a vital asset class for diversifying and optimizing portfolios, offering unique long-term return opportunities. He also addressed the challenges of accessing this market, which inspired the creation of Friday Capital in 2019: to make private equity more accessible, democratize this asset class, and support our investors in building strong, tailored strategies. 📈 We’re proud to continue this mission and to contribute to conversations that shape the future of investment. Thank you to STRATEGIA for organizing this insightful event and to everyone who participated and enriched these engaging discussions! #StrategiaInvestmentForum #PrivateEquity #FridayCapital 

Strategia Wealth & Investment Forum 2025: A successful first edition!   Our 2025 Wealth & Investment Forum brought together top professionals and partners from Syz Group, Motilal Oswal Asset Management Company Ltd., and Friday Capital.   Industry leaders such as Charles-Henry Monchau, CFA, CMT, CAIA Syz Group), Sandipan Roy (Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd), and Armand de La Hogue, CAIA(Friday Capital) shared insightful perspectives, sparking dynamic discussions on the 2025 investment outlook, opportunities in India, and the rising importance of private equity in portfolios. A heartfelt thank you to our esteemed partners and clients for contributing to the success of this event. We look forward to continuing the great journey ahead together!  #StrategiaWealth&InvestmentForum #WealthManagement #InvestmentInsights #FinanceLeadership

💼 The Basics of a Private Equity Fund 🏦 For this New Year, let’s go back to the basics of how a private equity fund works. 🔍 What is a private equity fund? A private equity fund is an investment vehicle created to invest in companies that are not publicly traded. The goal is often to support these businesses in their growth, restructure their models, or prepare them for an IPO. ⚙️ How does it work? 1️⃣ Fundraising: The fund raises capital from investors, such as private individuals, pension funds, companies, or family offices. 2️⃣ Investment: This capital is then invested in promising companies, typically with a long-term view of creating value over several years. 3️⃣ Improvement and management: The General Partners (fund managers) of the fund bring their expertise to enhance the performance of these businesses. This can include growth strategies, operational optimization, or digital transformation. 4️⃣ Exit: The fund sells its stakes (via IPO, strategic buyout, or resale) to generate returns for its investors. 📈 Why is this important? Private equity helps fund innovation, create jobs, and support SMEs and mid-sized companies, which are the backbone of the economy. These funds often play a pivotal role in the growth of the companies they support. 💡 Want to know more? At Friday Capital, we invest in top-performing private companies across diverse sectors, via funds or co-investments. Whether you’re an investor, entrepreneur, or just curious, feel free to contact us. #PrivateEquity #Investment #FridayCapital

🎥 As we wrap up an incredible year, we're excited to share our 2024 Year in Review video! Thank you to our clients, partners, and team for making this year truly special. Your trust and collaboration have been the foundation of our success. ✨ Wishing you all a joyous holiday season and a fantastic start to 2025! Here's to new opportunities and continued growth together. #YearInReview #ThankYou #HappyHolidays #2025Ahead