E-commerce / LBO
Private Equity & GrowthInvestment Track Record
25+ years in private equity, SME growth, M&A, and long-term investment strategies across European markets. Founder of Entrepreneur Invest.
Investment Focus
Structured by domain, scope, and strategic role
SME Growth Investing
Scope€5M–€50M transactions
RoleLead investor, Board member
Entrepreneurial Private Equity
ScopeGrowth capital & expansion
RoleOperator-investor, Strategic partner
LBO & Business Transmission
ScopeSuccession, MBO, Spin-offs
RoleStructuring lead, Long-term holder
Private Debt & Hybrid
ScopeMezzanine, Unitranche
RoleFund manager, Credit structurer
Career Timeline
Key positions and milestones
- Development of new private equity strategies aligned with evolving market needs and risk/return profiles
- Launch of specialized vehicles including uncorrelated or thematic strategies, such as litigation financing
- Expansion of product offering: growth capital funds, thematic & specialized funds, funds of funds
- Built multi-fund platform for SME/mid-cap investments focused on growth capital, private equity, and private debt
- Developed investment philosophy centered on entrepreneur-to-entrepreneur dialogue
- Multiple successful exits and follow-on funding rounds across portfolio companies
- Co-founded telecom company in emerging sector during digital transition
- Led company to IPO on Nouveau Marché (1999)
- First-hand experience as entrepreneur-operator informing future investment approach
- M&A and LBO advisory experience
- Transaction structuring and strategic advisory foundations
- Rigorous analytical training in corporate finance
Selected Investments
Documented case studies: situation, action, impact
Education
Groupe Sylvia Terrade
E-commerce / Consumer
Nutrimuscle
Consumer / B2C
Cookut
Healthcare / Services
SIMAGO
Industry / B2B
Béton Solution Mobile
Portfolio Highlights
Notable exits and follow-on milestones
Via Entrepreneur Invest
Growth capital & private equity platform
EASYRECRUE
HR Tech
Acquired by iCIMS
Agorapulse
SaaS / Social Media
€16.6M follow-on raise
Cooptalis
HR / Mobility
€14M funding secured
Checkmyguest
PropTech
€10M European expansion
Frequently Asked Questions
Investment philosophy and approach
What types of investments does Frédéric Zablocki focus on?
Private equity, growth capital, LBO, and private debt focused on SMEs and mid-market companies (€5M–€150M enterprise value) in European markets.
What stage companies does he invest in?
Growth-stage SMEs and mid-caps that have validated their business model. Focus on companies entering structuring or scale-up phases, not early-stage venture.
What is his investment philosophy?
Long-term value creation through operational partnership, disciplined structuring, and alignment with management. Focus on sustainable growth over short-term gains.
What is Entrepreneur Invest?
A private equity and growth capital platform founded in 2000 by Frédéric Zablocki, managing multiple funds focused on French SMEs and mid-market companies.
Does he focus on public or private markets?
Primarily private markets (non-listed companies). His track record includes one IPO milestone (INTERCALL, 1999) as founder, but investment focus is on private equity.
Interested in collaborating?
Open to discussing partnerships, investment initiatives, and long-term projects in private equity, growth capital, and SME/mid-cap sectors.