Wendel is a private assets-focused investment firm with two main activities: third-party private asset management and Principal Investments. Its strategy involves making long-term, often majority or significant minority, equity investments in market-leading businesses or growing sectors with strong growth prospects and pricing power, primarily in Western Europe and North America, while also seeking exposure to high-growth technology through its venture capital initiatives.
50% of their portfolio is in Biotech & Life Sciences. Their most common stage is series-b (50% of deals). Average disclosed round size is $36.3M (across 4 rounds with reported amounts).
Portfolio
4
Fund Size
$58.5B
Top Stage
Series B
Last 12 Mo
1
Portfolio Breakdown
Stage Distribution
Sector Distribution
Investment Activity
DealsAvg Round Size
Portfolio
4 investments
Top Co-Investors
Eurazeo2 shared
Elaia2 shared
Arsenal Growth1 shared
ForgePoint Capital1 shared
Cathay Innovation1 shared
Balderton Capital1 shared
Serena1 shared
Tech Square Ventures1 shared
Bpifrance1 shared
Last updated: 4 May 2026