Sophie Lebreuilly Secures Custom Financing from Apera
Deal News | Jan 31, 2025 | Apera Asset Management LLP
Founded in 2014, Sophie Lebreuilly is a leading bakery chain in France with over 80 outlets. To support its rapid expansion plans, the company has secured a tailor-made financing solution from Apera Asset Management LLP. The finance package is a combination of a unitranche and acquisition facility, designed to support the company’s growth strategy, which includes enhancing its franchise network. Apera, a pan-European private debt investor with £4 billion in assets under management, partners with private equity investors and mid-market companies across Europe. The financial backing involves not only monetary support but also strategic alignment with sponsors such as French Food Capital and Cerea Partners.
Sectors
- Food & Beverage
- Financial Services
Geography
- France – Sophie Lebreuilly is headquartered in France and is one of the leading bakery chains in the country.
- Europe – Apera operates across Europe, providing financial solutions and has offices in multiple European countries.
Industry
- Food & Beverage – Sophie Lebreuilly operates in the bakery sector, offering artisanal food products.
- Financial Services – Apera Asset Management is involved as a private debt investor providing funding solutions.
Financials
- 4.0bn – Apera Asset Management's assets under management.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sophie Lebreuilly | Target | Company | A leading bakery chain in France aiming for rapid expansion. |
| Apera Asset Management LLP | PE Provider | Company | A pan-European mid-market private debt investor providing tailored financing solutions. |
| French Food Capital | Sponsor | Company | Involved in supporting Sophie Lebreuilly's growth stage. |
| Cerea Partners | Sponsor | Company | Involved in endorsing the growth of Sophie Lebreuilly. |
| Louis-Matthieu Heck | Partner | Person | Partner at Apera Asset Management involved in the financing deal. |