Private Equity Investor & Finance Entrepreneur

    Frédéric Zablocki

    Frédéric Zablocki is a private equity investor and finance entrepreneur with experience in SME growth, LBO transactions, and long-term investment strategies.

    Profile at a glance

    • •Private equity investor and finance entrepreneur
    • •Focus: SME growth, LBO transactions, long-term capital strategies
    • •Founder of Entrepreneur Invest (investment platform)
    • •Active in French and European private markets
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    Frédéric Zablocki, French entrepreneur and investor (private equity, LBO)

    "Sustainable performance comes from responsible entrepreneurship."

    Modern glass office architecture in Paris

    30+

    Years Experience

    100s

    Companies Financed

    1000s

    Jobs Created

    2000

    Founded EI

    Orders of magnitude based on historical Entrepreneur Invest activity. Indicative and updated periodically.

    Professional overview

    Founder of Entrepreneur Invest (formerly Entrepreneur Venture), an investment platform dedicated to financing and supporting growing small and mid-sized businesses in France and Europe.

    His focus areas include SME & mid-market growth, LBO and business succession, private equity, private debt and capital markets.

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    Background context

    Professional Formation

    Background experiences that shaped a long-term investment perspective

    01

    Corporate Finance Foundations

    Early 1990s

    Frédéric's early career in corporate finance provided exposure to mergers and acquisitions, LBO structures and strategic advisory for large groups and SMEs. This environment developed a strong grounding in transaction structuring, financial discipline and strategic analysis.

    He is a graduate of EM Lyon Business School (Master's degree in Finance), which provided the academic foundation for this early professional phase.

    Professional exposure gained: transaction structuring, financial modelling, strategic advisory

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    Entrepreneurial & Capital Markets

    Growth phase

    His involvement in the telecom sector through INTERCALL added direct entrepreneurial experience and exposure to capital markets dynamics, including growth environments and public market interactions.

    Professional exposure gained: business development, growth environments, market cycle understanding

    03

    Creation of an Investment Platform

    Since 2000

    The founding of Entrepreneur Invest marked the transition from advisory and entrepreneurship to structured long-term investment activity, focused on supporting growing companies through private markets strategies.

    Professional exposure gained: private equity, long-term capital allocation, entrepreneur support

    These combined experiences shaped an investment philosophy centred on long-term value creation, disciplined structuring and responsible entrepreneurship.

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    Focus areas

    Frédéric's work sits at the intersection of entrepreneurship, long-term investment and value creation in the real economy.

    Distinctive capability

    Financial product innovation

    A distinctive ability to conceive, design and structure innovative financial products, translating market opportunities into accessible investment solutions for a wide range of investors.

    SME & mid-market growth (PME/ETI)

    Financing and supporting growth trajectories, governance and operational structuring, aligned with long-term performance.

    LBO & business succession

    Supporting transmission and buyout dynamics with disciplined structuring, alignment of stakeholders and pragmatic execution.

    Private equity (private markets)

    Long-term investment in high-potential companies with hands-on support, focusing on sustainable value creation.

    Private debt

    Alternative financing approaches designed for growth situations, resilience and balanced risk/return profiles.

    Capital markets & stock exchange experience

    Experience with listed-market dynamics and the strategic implications of market cycles, valuation and liquidity.

    Responsible entrepreneurship

    Financial discipline, human values and culture-aware decision-making as pillars of durable performance.

    How value is created

    The approach combines financial discipline, operational clarity, and a long-term horizon.

    Financial discipline

    Clear fundamentals, rigorous structuring and transparent decision-making.

    Operational support

    Pragmatic guidance through growth phases, complex environments and key transitions.

    Long-term governance

    Aligning people, incentives and culture while preserving ambition.

    Selected milestones

    • 1991

      Corporate finance and M&A advisory at KPMG Corporate Finance (Paris)

    • 1995

      Co-founded INTERCALL (telecommunications) and supported international growth

    • 2000

      Founded Entrepreneur Invest (formerly Entrepreneur Venture)

    • Over time

      Broad investment activity supporting company growth and employment outcomes

    • Today

      Senior partner and key reference shareholder at Entrepreneur Invest

    This page provides professional background and investment context. It does not constitute investment advice. Information is presented for professional reference only.

    Frequently asked questions

    Who is Frédéric Zablocki?

    French entrepreneur and investor active in corporate finance, entrepreneurship and private markets. Founder of Entrepreneur Invest.

    What are his areas of expertise?

    SME/mid-market growth, LBO, business succession, private equity, private debt and capital markets.

    What is his role within Entrepreneur Invest?

    Founded in 2000, he serves today as Senior Partner and reference shareholder.

    Where does he operate?

    Based in France, active within the European entrepreneurial and investment ecosystem.

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