# Private equity-backed companies headquartered in Paris
Tamtam tracks 51 private equity-backed companies headquartered in Paris. This list ranks the 30 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by ELSAN, FONCIA and Circet. Their median headcount is 1,306. Half of them were founded in 1998 or later.
The companies listed are private equity-backed firms based in Paris, primarily operating in healthcare, real estate, and various service sectors. They range from large groups like ELSAN, which operates 217 private hospitals, and FONCIA, a significant provider of residential real estate services, to mid-sized companies such as Circet, a global telecom infrastructure provider, and Trescal, specializing in precision calibration services. COLISEE is another prominent healthcare provider, focusing on elderly care.
Most of these companies, like Believe (digital music distribution) and Questel (intellectual property services), are headquartered in Paris, indicating a concentration of private equity investment in the French capital. The list shows a mix of industries, including manufacturing with Calderys (refractory products) and retail with Jardiland (garden and pet products), reflecting a diverse investment landscape.
π«π· Paris Β· 30 companies Β· Updated Nov 15, 2026
| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [ELSAN](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/elsan) (elsan.care)
Operates 217 private hospitals and centers across France, providing quality, innovative, and human care to over 4.8 million patients annually. | Hospitals and Health Care | π«π· Paris | 9,463 | |
| 2 | [FONCIA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/foncia) (foncia.com)
A trusted provider of residential real estate services, with 10,000 employees, 600 agencies, and managing thousands of properties annually Find them on social media | Real Estate | π«π· Paris | 6,719 | |
| 3 | [Circet](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/circet) (circet.com)
A global provider of telecom and energy infrastructure services, offering integrated solutions worldwide, recognized for agility, flexibility, and turnkey solutions | Telecommunications | π«π· Paris | 5,301 | 1993 |
| 4 | [Trescal](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/trescal) (trescal.com)
Provides precision calibration services, validation, qualification, repair, and metrology training across industries, geographies, and instrument types globally. | Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing | π«π· Paris | 3,987 | 2004 |
| 5 | [COLISEE](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/colisee) (colisee-group.com)
Leading European elderly care provider, fostering quality aging through person-centered care, staff well-being, and environmental responsibility across France, Belgium, Spain, Italy. | Hospitals and Health Care | π«π· Paris | 3,733 | |
| 6 | [Believe](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/believe) (believe.com)
Develops independent artists and labels in the digital world, providing solutions to grow their audience, distributing and promoting their music. | Musicians | π«π· Paris | 3,224 | 2005 |
| 7 | [Calderys](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/calderys) (calderys.com)
Provides refractory products, advanced solutions for high-temperature industries, enhances steel casting, metallurgical fluxes, and molding processes globally, with expert services. | Manufacturing | π«π· Paris | 2,951 | |
| 8 | [Jardiland](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/jardiland) (jardiland.com)
French leader in garden and pet products, including associated services, with 204 stores in France and Spain, employing 3000 people. | Retail | π«π· Paris | 2,743 | 1973 |
| 9 | [B&B HOTELS GROUP](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/b-and-b-hotels-group) (bbhotels-group.com)
Operates and expands economy hotel chain with over 900 hotels across 19 countries, offering comfortable rooms, digital experiences, and responsible long-stay hospitality. | Hospitality | π«π· Paris | 2,501 | 1990 |
| 10 | [Diot-Siaci](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/diot-siaci) (diot-siaci.com)
A leading multinational insurance brokerage group offering tailored solutions for businesses and professionals in Europe, Asia, Middle East, and Africa | Insurance | π«π· Paris | 2,244 | 2020 |
| 11 | [Groupe Premium](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/groupe-premium) (groupepremium.com)
A leading independent group providing tailored solutions for French savings and asset management through insurance brokerage, asset management, and wealth management advisory services | Financial Services | π«π· Paris | 2,088 | 2000 |
| 12 | [Questel](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/questel) (questel.com)
Provides software, tech-enabled, and consulting services for optimal management of intellectual property assets, offering strategic advantages and cost savings to clients. | IT Services and IT Consulting | π«π· Paris | 1,535 | 1978 |
| 13 | [Consolis](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/consolis) (consolis.com)
A European leader in precast concrete solutions, providing sustainable and innovative solutions for building and utilities sectors globally | Wholesale Building Materials | π«π· Paris | 1,525 | |
| 14 | [Evoriel](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/evoriel) (evoriel.fr)
It provides comprehensive real estate services including transaction, property management, insurance, and energy renovation, serving various client types across France. | Real Estate | π«π· Paris | 1,319 | 2024 |
| 15 | [Cooper Consumer Health](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cooper-consumer-health) (cooperconsumerhealth.com)
Develops, manufactures, and distributes self-care brands, serving pharmacies and drugstores across Europe with effective, trusted health solutions. | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | π«π· Paris | 1,306 | 2016 |
| 16 | [ba&sh](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ba-and-sh) (ba-sh.com)
Creates distinctly Parisian fashion, uniting freedom with easy, joyful elegance, made by women for women, for their dream wardrobe. | Retail Apparel and Fashion | π«π· Paris | 1,156 | 2003 |
| 17 | [SELP](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/selp) (selp.fr)
High-tech company with 60 years experience in smart-cards production, offering global solutions for smart-cards issuers worldwide with international presence | IT Services and IT Consulting | π«π· Paris | 681 | 1956 |
| 18 | [Blue Pearl Energy Services](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/blue-pearl-energy-services) (bluepearlenergy.com)
The platform brings together small & medium Energy Services companies to provide comprehensive energy efficiency solutions with long-term savings commitments | Environmental Services | π«π· Paris | 577 | |
| 19 | [Xelians](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/xelians) (xelians.com)
A French company specializing in document management services for businesses, offering software solutions, scanning, archiving, and consultancy to support digital transition | IT Services and IT Consulting | π«π· Paris | 412 | |
| 20 | [Provalliance](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/provalliance) (groupe-provalliance.com)
The company is a leading European and global player in the hairdressing industry, with thousands of salons, beauty product distribution, and global expansion plans | Consumer Services | π«π· Paris | 394 | 2008 |
| 21 | [Harvest Groupe](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/harvest-groupe) (harvest.fr)
Specializes in software for financial and wealth management professionals, offering digital tools, simulators, and project support for client strategies. | Software Development | π«π· Paris | 385 | 1989 |
| 22 | [Bioline Agrosciences](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bioline-agrosciences) (biolineagrosciences.com)
Production and marketing of invertebrate biological control organisms for sustainable pest management in vegetables, ornamentals, soft fruits, and berries worldwide. | Farming | π«π· Paris | 294 | 1979 |
| 23 | [Groupe Primonial](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/groupe-primonial) (primonial.com)
A leading independent wealth and asset management group with expertise in life assurance, asset management, and real estate, managing nearly β¬45 billion in assets | Financial Services | π«π· Paris | 235 | 1989 |
| 24 | [Kereis](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kereis) (kereis.com)
Specialized brokerage group in individual protection, offering a range of services such as managing insurance, wholesaling health and protection, and providing direct distribution and technological solutions | Financial Services | π«π· Paris | 204 | |
| 25 | [Groupe TALENSIS](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/groupe-talensis) (tabatabai.fr)
Providing engineering expertise, diagnostics, and repair solutions for complex structures with focus on quality, cost control, and client satisfaction. | Civil Engineering | π«π· Paris | 202 | 1990 |
| 26 | [Oberthur Technologies](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/oberthur-technologies) (oberthur.com)
A global leader in secure technologies, providing systems and services for smart cards and identity documents to clients worldwide | IT Services and IT Consulting | π«π· Paris | 193 | 1984 |
| 27 | [Monte Paschi Banque SA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/monte-paschi-banque-sa) (montepaschi-banque.fr)
Established in 1990, this French subsidiary of a leading Italian bank offers tailored financial solutions including banking services, savings, insurance, and wealth management | Banking | π«π· Paris | 152 | 1990 |
| 28 | [Horizon Trading Solutions](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/horizon-trading-solutions) (horizontrading.io)
Provides advanced algorithmic technology and direct market connectivity to support equities and derivatives trading for global capital market participants. | Financial Services | π«π· Paris | 136 | 1998 |
| 29 | [Proudreed](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/proudreed) (proudreed.com)
First private French landlord, regional presence, long-term development, listening to clients, innovative and sustainable solutions, economic model. | Real Estate | π«π· Paris | 136 | 2001 |
| 30 | [Legalstart](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/legalstart) (legalstart.fr)
Legalstart is a French platform offering legal and administrative services for entrepreneurs and small businesses through an online platform, simplifying daily operations | Legal Services | π«π· Paris | 123 | 2014 |
## How this list is built
Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 15, 2026.
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