Artemid
Small and mid-caps with EBITDA above €8m and a moderate leverage
Projects: investments alone or to supplement traditional bank loans aimed at providing effective support for business development
Sectors: no sector restrictions. All types of financing (shareholder reorganization, development, external growth, refinancing)
Regions: euro zone
Created in 2014, Artemid is a subsidiary owned by CAPZA, it specializes in lending and is dedicated to financing small and intermediate-sized enterprises (ISEs).
A growing market: the market for non-bank senior loans continues to grow amid bank disintermediation. It offers institutional investors an opportunity to diversify their portfolio allocations.
Experienced team: the teams at Artemid and its parent company bring experts who have been dedicated for many years to financing or investing in French ISEs. They know lots of medium-sized companies in France, having supported them through their various stages of development.
Capacity to generate unique proprietary dealflow and proven experience as arranger: over 60% of deals carried out by the funds in the Artemid range are proprietary1. In addition, Artemid has arranged 2/3 of the deals. This unique dealflow has been achieved thanks to long-standing relationships with management teams and shareholders. Generating proprietary dealflow and being an arranger is key when it comes to negotiating attractive financial and legal terms.
A meticulous investment process and pro-active portfolio monitoring: the track record of funds in the Artemid range, which have been selected carefully, deliver regular returns and a low annualized loss rate. Portfolios are monitored all the more closely thanks to regular dialogue with management teams.
ESG is a key element in the investment process. A personalized follow-up of the companies is ensured throughout the financing process thanks to an ESG-specialized firm supporting the Artemid team.
1As of 03/2024. Artemid SAS is a fully owned subsidiary of CAPZA. It is a financial investment advisor (CIF) registered with ORIAS under number 14003497 since 28 May 2014. Artemid SAS advises the Artemid Senior Loan funds which are managed by CAPZA and France Titrisation (only the first vintage is managed by France Tritisation).
Awards
Small & Mid Cap
Private Equity Magazine
Key figures
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16Jan’ 2024Successful first closing at c. €300m for Artemid Senior Loan IV FundArtemid Senior Loan IV successfully secured c. €300 million within a few monthsRead more
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9Mar’ 2023CAPZA brings its direct lending capabilities to the Italian MarketCAPZA is now authorized to carry out lending activity in Italy through Artemid and Private Debt range of funds.Read more
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8Nov’ 2022Launch of MAIF Dette à Impact Environnemental FundMAIF and CAPZA/ARTEMID launch a dedicated environmental impact debt fund.Read more
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14Jun’ 2022Record-breaking fundraising of nearly €600 million for ArtemidCAPZA announces the successful closing of the Artemid Senior Loan III (ASL III) private debt fundRead more