Artemid

Financing specialist of mid-sized companies
Types of financing
Senior debt in fine
Company profile

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, Switzerland, UK

Amount invested
€10m to €50m

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 65% 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.

 

1 As of 31/12/2025. 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. The funds of the Artemid range are managed by the asset management company CAPZA and advised by Artemid SAS.

Awards

2024
Best Private Lender
Small & Mid Cap
Private Equity Magazine

Key figures

+160

transactions since 2014

As of 31/12/2025.
€2.2bn+

raised since 2015

As of 31/12/2025.
€1.4bn+

of AuM advised by Artemid

As of 31/12/2025.
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  • 24
    Mar’ 2026
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  • 12
    Jan’ 2026
    Artemid completes first deal in Italy
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