Marmande, June 3, 2026 – Nexteam continues its development with the strengthening of its capital by its long-standing partners and the entry of a minority consortium led by EMZ Partners, Bpifrance, and Amundi.
Nexteam, a leading industrial player in the Aerospace and Defense sectors, announces that it has finalized the reorganization of its capital structure.
Nexteam’s management, represented by Ludovic Asquini, its Chairman, and Christophe Maury, its CEO, is increasing its stake and retaining a majority of voting rights thanks to a core group of long-standing investors, the “Friends of Nexteam,” composed of family and institutional investors. It is backed by a consortium of leading French investors, led by EMZ Partners, Bpifrance, and Amundi Private Equity Funds (“Amundi PEF”), demonstrating its confidence in the Group’s inorganic growth potential.
Nexteam, an industrial champion for Aerospace and Defense
Founded in 2013, Nexteam has established itself as a key manufacturer of critical components for the Aerospace and Defense sectors, having successfully consolidated and integrated several family-owned companies.
The Group has developed cutting-edge expertise, particularly in three main production processes: machining, casting, and sheet metal fabrication. Its mastery of highly complex parts and its industrial capabilities make it a critical player in the supply chain for major contractors, including Safran, Airbus, and Ariane Group, on their most strategic programs.
Nexteam currently employs more than 2,700 people across 21 sites in 7 countries, in Europe, North Africa, and India.
A New Stage in the Group’s Development
Following a competitive process conducted by CACIB and Indosuez Corporate Finance, Ludovic Asquini and Christophe Maury have selected EMZ Partners, Bpifrance, and Amundi PEF as preferred financial partners to support the Group’s next phase of growth.
On this occasion, Nexteam’s management has expanded its base of existing partners with the addition of new investors, the “Friends of Nexteam,” complementing the existing circle of family and institutional shareholders.
Ludovic Asquini, Chairman of Nexteam, stated: “We are very pleased to partner with EMZ, Bpifrance, and Amundi while maintaining the confidence of our existing partners, who are part of the ‘Friends of Nexteam’ network.” This new majority shareholder structure is fully aligned with the ambition of our Fly Your Success strategic plan. Over the years, Nexteam has built a recognized position as a strategic partner in highly complex segments. In a market environment that remains positive, driven by record order books, this transaction gives us the means to confidently accelerate our development.”
Christophe Maury, CEO of Nexteam, adds: “This transaction demonstrates the strength of the industrial model we have built. With EMZ and our new financial partners, we have the resources and ambition necessary to take the next step in our development, both through organic growth and targeted acquisitions.”
Charles Mercier and Pierre-François Gueit, Partners at EMZ Partners, state: “Nexteam has established itself as an essential strategic partner in the global aerospace supply chain, backed by cutting-edge industrial facilities, technical expertise, and operational excellence recognized by its peers.” These strengths position the group as a natural consolidator in a rapidly evolving sector. We are very enthusiastic about supporting Ludovic, Christophe, and their teams in this new phase of development.”
Samuel Dalens, Deputy Director in Bpifrance’s Large Cap investment team, emphasizes: “Bpifrance has supported Nexteam since 2018, and we have been impressed by its teams’ ability to overcome the challenges faced by the aerospace industry. Today, Nexteam embodies French industrial excellence and plays a key role in the sovereignty of our defense sector. We are proud to strengthen our partnership with Ludovic and Christophe to support a new cycle of growth, while leveraging our Bpifrance Defense fund.”
Christophe Somaïni, Partner at Amundi PEF, concludes, “Supporting Nexteam and its management team is fully aligned with Amundi PEF’s strategy of supporting sovereign industrial groups operating in strategic sectors. This transaction reflects our belief in the ability of leading players like Nexteam to combine industrial excellence, innovation, and sustainable value creation.”
Solid fundamentals in high-growth markets
Nexteam operates in a particularly favorable market environment. Record order books from major aerospace contractors, driven by sustained civil demand and increasing defense budgets in Europe, provide the Group with long-term visibility and a solid foundation to accelerate its development.
With this new round of financing, Nexteam intends to accelerate its organic growth while pursuing a targeted external growth strategy, in order to consolidate its leadership in its core markets and expand its industrial footprint internationally.
About Nexteam
Founded in 2013, Nexteam is a leading industrial player in the production of critical components for the Aerospace and Defense sectors. The Group employs more than 2,700 people at 21 sites in 7 countries and has recognized expertise.
Press contact: Gaëlle Guillon, Communications Manager – gaelle.guillon@nexteam-group.com – +33 6 85 74 69 18
About EMZ Partners
Based in Paris and Munich, EMZ Partners is an independent investment firm specializing in supporting mid-sized companies. Since 1998, the EMZ team has contributed to the financing of more than 170 business transfer and development transactions (acquisitions, industrial investments, etc.) for a total of €6 billion.
Investment Team: Charles Mercier, Pierre-François Gueit, Arthur Morisseau, Sara Toublanc
About Bpifrance
Equity investments are made by Bpifrance Investissement. Bpifrance finances businesses—at every stage of their development—through loans, guarantees, and equity investments. Bpifrance supports them in their innovation and international projects. Bpifrance also insures their export activity through a wide range of products. Consulting, training, networking, and acceleration programs for startups, SMEs, and mid-sized companies are also part of the services offered to entrepreneurs. Thanks to Bpifrance and its 50 regional offices, entrepreneurs benefit from a local, single point of contact to effectively support them in meeting their challenges.
Team: Samuel Dalens, Jean Alaux Lorain, Flavie Martin, Myriam Gueoual, Sophie Simsi
More information at: www.bpifrance.fr – https://presse.bpifrance.fr
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About Amundi
Amundi Real & Alternative Assets brings together all of Amundi’s expertise in real estate, private debt, private equity, infrastructure, multi-management, and alternative investments. With decades of experience in these markets, Amundi offers institutional and individual investors access to real and alternative assets through innovative investment solutions. With €68 billion in assets under management, Amundi Real & Alternative Assets relies on… 330 professionals spread across our management centers in Paris, London, Milan, Luxembourg, Barcelona, Madrid, and Zurich.
Investment Team: Christophe Somaïni, Jean Karbouyan, Théo Quinsac
About the “Friends of Nexteam”
The “Friends of Nexteam” comprise a circle of family and institutional investors, enabling Nexteam’s management to maintain control of the Group and support it in implementing its Fly Your Success strategic plan.
The Friends of Nexteam are made up of the historical families, L-GAM (Yves Alexandre and André Laïdi), IDIA Capital Investissement (Cédric Fontaine), Crédit Mutuel Equity (Florent Lecomte), Issarts Capital (Jérôme Demimuid), BRED Banque Populaire (Jocelyn Tête), GSO Capital (Amandine Bachelot), Multicroissance (Pierre-François Brunot), Irdi Capital Investissement (Nathalie Triolet), Ouest Croissance Gestion (Thomas Dubourdieu), Caisse d’Epargne Midi-Pyrénées Capital Transmission (Claire Juan), Galia Gestion (Pierre Arnaud) and Nouvelle-Aquitaine Co-Investissement (M Capital Partners, Julien Charles-Lavauzelle).