Private Markets Day awards
Price: Deal of the Year 2026
The Deal of the Year award will recognise a private equity management company that has carried out an exceptional transaction (fundraising, divestment, etc.) over the past year.
METHODOLOGY
The winner is chosen by a vote of L'Agefi readers. Readers choose from a list compiled by the L'Agefi editorial team.
1. Selection of nominees by the editorial staff of L'Agefi
2. Vote by L'Agefi readers
The nominees:
- Ardian launched its first continuation fund to extend its stake in Syclef
- Cinven, which became the majority shareholder in Artefact
- Lauxera Capital, which sold Organox
- PAI Partners, which launched a continuation fund to extend its stake in Froneri
The nominees
Personality of the Year Award
The Personality Award will recognise the asset manager in the unlisted securities sector who has made a mark on the year through their ingenuity, boldness, performance, major strategic decision or appointment.
METHODOLOGY
The winner is chosen by a vote of L’Agefi readers. They choose from a list drawn up by the editorial staff of L'Agefi.
1. Selection of nominees by the editorial staff of L'Agefi
2. Vote by L'Agefi readers
The nominees:
- Daniel Benin – COMMITTED ADVISORS
- Eric Bismuth – MONTEFIORE INVESTMENT
- Eric Deram – FLEXSTONE PARTNERS
- Benoît Durteste – ICG
- Laurent Mignon – WENDEL
- Bernard Sabrier – UNIGESTION
- Serge Savasta – OMNES CAPITAL
- Isabelle Scemama – AXA IM ALTS
- Jean Schmitt – JOLT CAPITAL
- Serge Weinberg – WEINBERG CAPITAL PARTNERS
The nominees
The LP of the Year Award, most committed to sustainable finance
This award recognises institutional investors who have demonstrated a strong commitment to sustainability issues (by strengthening criteria, creating dedicated funds, increasing exposure to ESG funds, etc.).
METHODOLOGY
The winner is chosen by a vote of L'Agefi readers from a list drawn up by the L'Agefi editorial team.
1. Selection of nominees by the editorial staff of L'Agefi
2. Vote by L'Agefi readers
The nominees:
- Pierre-Olivier Billard – FRR
- Jean-François Coppenolle – ABEILLE ASSURANCES
- Yann Choquet – SURAVENIR
- Cédrik de Ternay – GENERALI
The nominees
LP of the Year Award, most committed to supporting innovation
This award recognises institutional investors who have demonstrated a strong commitment to supporting innovative technology companies.
METHODOLOGY
The winner is selected by a vote of L'Agefi readers from a list compiled by the L'Agefi editorial team.
1. Selection of nominees by the editorial staff of L'Agefi
2. Vote by L'Agefi readers
The nominees:
- Cécile Blondeau-Dallet – CNP ASSURANCES
- Magali Chessé – CREDIT AGRICOLE ASSURANCES
- Alain Godard – FEI
