Altamir SCA

Altamir SCA is a France-based listed private equity company specializing in asset management through investments in private equity funds and direct co-investments. Established in 2003 and structured as a Société en Commandite par Actions (SCA), it partners with prominent firms like Apax Partners to provide shareholders with long-term capital appreciation and regular dividends via a diversified portfolio of fast-growing, unlisted companies. The company targets high-potential sectors including technology (40% of portfolio), healthcare (30%), consumer goods (20%), and financial services (10%), with a strong emphasis on growth capital, buyouts, and co-investments in mid-market European firms. Altamir integrates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria into its strategy, with over 60% of portfolio companies implementing sustainability initiatives. Managing approximately €1.3 billion in assets, it generates revenue from management fees, performance fees, dividends, and capital gains from exits, maintaining a portfolio of around 15-16 investments that collectively produce significant aggregate revenue and growth. Altamir SCA plays a key role in the private equity landscape by offering public market access to illiquid, high-return opportunities in innovative sectors.