Benchmark is one of the major French internet players. It holds leading positions in web publishing (Journal du Net, L’Internaute and Copains d’avant), market surveys and professional training. (www.benchmark.fr)

Ciblex is a specialist in express distribution (parcels delivery) and related maintenance services. Pléiade Investissement backed the management in the spin-off of the company from a foreign group and has since then supported its strategic and commercial redeployment. (www.ciblex.fr)

Cojean is a high-end French fast-food concept which Pléiade Investissement has supported since its beginning. The first restaurant opened in 2001 in the area of La Madeleine in central Paris. At the end of 2008, the company was running 13 fully owned restaurants located in Paris. (www.cojean.fr)

Divalto is a publisher of an ERP software package designed for small and medium-sized companies, distributed either directly or through specializes IT services companies. Pléiade Investissement financed the founder’s 2 steps exit and simultaneous progressive buy-in of the company by the managers and the staff. (www.divalto.fr)

Generix is a publisher of an ERP software package and a provider of high value-added collaborative management solutions for complex intra-company and inter-company flows. Pléiade Investissement supported the restructuring of the company, then initiated and backed 3 external growth add-ons, with the aim of developing into a leader of its addressable market in Europe. (www.generixgroup.com)

Pléiade Asset Management is an independent asset managment firm which was established by 2 professional investors: one has background experience from securities markets and the other from private equity. The firm manages a mutual fund investing in French and European companies with capitalizations amounting to over €150 million, with regard to their fundamental performances. (http://www.pleiade-am.com)

Quiétalis aims to become the French nation-wide leader in installation and maintenance of professional kitchen equipment for restaurants. Pléiade Investissement backed the managers in the build-up of the group through a series of acquisitions and in the related structuring. (www.quietalis.com)

Seeft, like Pléiade Investissement, brings together entrepreneurs. Seeft is a venture capital company investing in first rounds of financing for innovative companies in all sectors except life sciences. (www.seeft.com)

Hologram Industries is one of the world's leading manufacturers of security holograms and authentication, in such areas as banknotes, identity documents, bank cards and trademark protection. Pléiade Investissement sold its stake in November 2008 to Hughes Souparis - founder, CEO and majority shareholder. (www.hologram-industries.com)

Léon de Bruxelles is a "Mussels & Chips" theme restaurants chain. Pléiade Investissement helped turn around the company following a bankruptcy. Léon de Bruxelles became profitable again in 12 months and was able to resume its former pace of new openings. Pléiade Investissement sold its shares in April 2008 following a public take-over offer from OFI Private Equity.(www.leon-de-bruxelles.fr)