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Focused on non-listed enterprises in France and Europe for over 20 years, our team members have accompanied owners, executives and investors throughout the life cycle of their businesses.
A long-term partner, we invest our energy and expertise to support our clients’ ambitions and needs: from primary fundraisings to LBOs, from growth capital to secondary liquidity, from strategic capital solutions to IPOs.

Our services

MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS ADVISORY

We offer you our track-record acquired with financial sponsors and corporate players on operations of all sizes and types, either sell-side or buy-side:

> Fundraising

> Growth capital

> Mergers

> Acquisitions / bolt-on

> LBOs / MBOs / OBOs

> SPAC

At the heart of the private capital ecosystem for entrepreneurs and investors, AMALA Partners offers a privileged access to market participants seeking informed advice and high-touch execution support for their business development and liquidity needs.

DEBT ADVISORY

We assist businesses and sponsors with their financing strategy to optimize their balance sheet structure at the best market conditions:

> Quantum, leverage, costs, maturity, documentary flexibility…

We identify the most suitable lenders and solutions for various situations:

> Bank(s), debt funds…

> Senior funding, PIK, unitranche…

Our projects are carried out independently or in conjunction with M&A advisory services to ensure optimal execution and build a strategic advantage to secure your transactions.

GENERAL PARTNERS SERVICES

We provide advisory and transaction support to private capital General Partners throughout the full life cycle of their fund management activities.

> Strategic advisory

  • First-time-fund
  • Consolidation platform fund
  • Co-invest

> Liquidity solutions

> Business development

  • Business line expansion
  • GP M&A
  • GP Financing (commitment, transmission, growth)
  • Strategic capital (GP stake)

With a thorough understanding of our clients’ ecosystems, we combine financial expertise and sector knowledge to offer a precise, high-quality approach at every stage, from diagnosis to the completion of each transaction.

Our areas of expertise:

  • Tech & Digital
  • Education and Vocational Training
  • Business services
  • Energy and environmental transition
  • Leisure and entertainment
  • Health
  • Speciality industries
  • Retail and Consumer Goods
  • Financial institutions

Our last transactions

Investment in WMH Project by Société Générale Capital Partenaires

2025

Amala Partners sell-side advisor of WMH Project in the sale of a minority stake to Société Générale Capital Partenaires.

WMH, a major player in out-of-home communication, organizes over 1,500 strategic events every year on behalf of large companies and public institutions, both internal (seminars, conventions, trips…) and external (trade shows, fashion shows, ceremonies…). With recognized expertise, it offers its clients a turnkey service focused on creating impactful and sustainable experiences, within a set time and budget. The Group handles all sizes and types of operations, demonstrating its agility, which constitutes a key differentiating advantage.

Founded in 1995, the Group has grown both organically and externally, primarily in France and Belgium (with 11 acquisitions since 2018). It now aims to accelerate its international expansion, both in Europe and the United States, while diversifying its sectoral and technical expertise through relevant and synergistic acquisitions. A mission-driven company since 2024, WMH Project is a pioneer in CSR initiatives within its sector and fully integrates these issues into its strategic plan.

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Sales ofLMB Motors & Fansto Loar Group

2025

Amala Partners sell-side advisor of Tikehau Capital, Amundi Private Equity, IDIA Capital Investissement, Arkéa Capital and the Management in the sale LMB Motors & Fans to Loar Group.

Founded over 60 years ago and headquartered in France, LMB Aerospace has established itself as a global specialty leader in the design, production and distribution of high-performance and customised electric fans and cooling solutions for aerospace and defence applications. With approximately 75 employees, the company has built a strong market position in the defence sector, fostering long-term relationships with Tier 1 clients and OEMs.

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Investment in ERE by LBO France

2025

Amala Partners sell-side advisor of Capélia and the Management in the sale of a majority stake in ERE to LBO France.

ERE, a key player in the energy transition, has developed unique expertise over more than 80 years in the design and production of prefabricated concrete electrical substations, complemented by a range of maintenance services. Since its investment in 2021, Capélia has supported ERE in doubling its size and strengthening its industrial capabilities, thereby consolidating its position in the market.

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Investment in CDSby Andera Partners

2025

Amala Partners sell-side advisor to Idi and the management of CDS, in the sale of a minority stake to Andera Partners.

CDS Group is a leading European player providing business travel solutions to corporate clients and travel agencies.Since 2022, the group has strengthened its presence in Europe through several strategic acquisitions: Goelett (2022), Corporate Rates Club (2023), and SIAP (2024).
This transaction enables Ziad Minkara, founder of CDS, to regain majority ownership of the company.

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