# Fimalac Group

> Fimalac Group is a VC fund in Paris backing Video and Events. See 4 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Paris, France
- Total investments: 4
- Last investment: Mar 2024
- Lead investor: 0%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- Website: http://www.fimalac.com/

Fimalac Group is a VC fund in Paris focused on Video and Events. Fimalac, a holding company set up and led by Marc Ladreit de Lacharrière, currently operates in five business areas:FITCH GROUP, which is 20 % owned by Fimalac, S.A. and 80 % by Hearst Corporation, is a major financial services player, in particular, with a strong presence in the ratings market (Fitch Ratings).Through FimalacDéveloppement, Fimalac holds interests in leisure activities and luxury hotels, with a 40% interest in GROUPE LUCIEN BARRIÈRE, a leading casino operator in France and Switzerland, as well as a major player in luxury hotels, and a 10% stake in Société Fermière du Casino Municipal de Cannes.Fimalac has developed a new Digital division since July 2013, especially from WEBEDIA. Fimalac aims at becoming a major player on its specialized thematics on the net.Fimalac is also active in the Entertainment sector. It ranks among the French leaders in the live entertainment production. Besides, through its subsidiary VEGA, Fimalac operates in the venue management business with around 30 venues (including Zenith and multi-purpose facilities) and sport centers.Fimalac is present in the real estate sector, mainly through NORTH COLONNADE Ltd, owner of an office building in the prestigious Canary Wharf district of London.

## Contacts

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## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Video | 1 | 25% |
| Events | 1 | 25% |
| Coworking | 1 | 25% |
| Marketing | 1 | 25% |
| Industrial | 1 | 25% |

13 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Series A | 1 | 25% |
| Series C | 1 | 25% |
| Funding Round | 1 | 25% |
| Post-IPO Equity | 1 | 25% |

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| France | 3 | 75% |
| United States | 1 | 25% |

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Thomas Piquemal | Deputy CEO | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/thomas-piquemal |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| The Brandtech Group | The Brandtech Group (formerly You & Mr Jones) is a marketing technology group that helps brands do their marketing better, faster and cheaper using the latest technology. | $115M | Series C | Mar 28, 2024 |  |
| Banijay Group | Banijay Group operates in entertainment industry. Banijay Group runs high-potential innovative activities: content production & distribution, live experiences and online sports betting & gaming. | $228.4M | Post-IPO Equity | Jul 01, 2022 |  |
| Metafore | Metafore designs sustainable living spaces for team meetings, seminars, and events. They recycled fishing net carpets, used no single-use plastic, reduced water and energy consumption, and purchased local and organic products as part of their sustainable commitments. They offer modular spaces that adapt to all their needs. | $15.6M | Series A | Jun 13, 2022 |  |
| Prodways | Prodways is one of the few players able to drive the emergence of 3D printing for series manufacturing. To do so, it draws on its complementary businesses which allow it to position itself as a credible alternative to the two global market leaders and at the same time become the only non-US company to offer customers a broad spectrum of 3D printingservices. | $43.3M |  | Apr 26, 2017 |  |

4 of 4 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Aglaé Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/aglae-ventures) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Arjo](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/arjo-97df) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [AXA Investment Managers](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/axa-investment-managers) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Bansk Group](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/bansk-group) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [BNP Paribas Développement](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/bnp-paribas-developpement) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Bpifrance](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/bpifrance) — VC Fund, 1 deal together

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## FAQ

### What does Fimalac Group invest in?

Fimalac Group invests primarily in Video, Events and Coworking startups, most often at Series A and Series C stage. Most of the 4 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in France. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### How do I contact Fimalac Group?

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### Who are the partners at Fimalac Group?

The team at Fimalac Group includes Thomas Piquemal (Deputy CEO). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

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