Profile
Bernard Bellon was the founder of Finadvance SA, which was founded in 1988, where he held the title of Chairman from 1988 to 2013.
He is currently a Founding Member of Association Pierre Bellon.
Mr. Bellon's former positions include Director at Sodexo SA, Director at Copelia, and Member-Supervisory Board at Bellon SA. Mr. Bellon received an undergraduate degree from Institut d’Administration des Entreprises.
Bernard Bellon active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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Association Pierre Bellon | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Former positions of Bernard Bellon
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Finadvance SA
Finadvance SA Investment ManagersFinance Finadvance is an active, mid- to long-term manager which specializes in LBOs and venture capital investments in French SMEs, aiming to create value in investee companies by participating in their strategic and financial decisions. For buyouts, the firm seeks to acquire majority stakes in French SME companies in all sectors which are valued between €5-€40 million. They generally invest €3-€12 million per transaction, investing up to €20 million with co-investors. Finadvance seeks to invest in companies with sales of €10-€100 million, a qualified management team, competitive products/services in their market and an ambitious business plan. For venture capital, the firm invests in recently-created companies, primarily in the ICT, electronics, fine chemicals, health, bioengineering and medical sectors and will also consider business operations in more traditional sectors. Finadvance aims to invest primarily in newly established companies or those at a stage of high growth potential which require financing to development or commercialize their products. The firm seeks to invest in companies with a competitive technological advantage and an experienced management team, typically taking a minority positions in the investee company, but they will also take a majority position on a temporary basis. Finadvance's buyout and venture investment teams work autonomously and make independent investment decisions. | Founder | 31/12/2012 |
Bellon SA
Bellon SA MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Functions as an investment holding company | Director/Board Member | - |
Copelia
Copelia MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Operates as a holding company | Director/Board Member | - |
| SODEXO | Director/Board Member | - |
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Sodexo SA
Sodexo SA RestaurantsConsumer Services Provides on-site services, benefits and rewards services, and personal and home care services | Consumer Services |
Bellon SA
Bellon SA MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Functions as an investment holding company | Miscellaneous |
Finadvance SA
Finadvance SA Investment ManagersFinance Finadvance is an active, mid- to long-term manager which specializes in LBOs and venture capital investments in French SMEs, aiming to create value in investee companies by participating in their strategic and financial decisions. For buyouts, the firm seeks to acquire majority stakes in French SME companies in all sectors which are valued between €5-€40 million. They generally invest €3-€12 million per transaction, investing up to €20 million with co-investors. Finadvance seeks to invest in companies with sales of €10-€100 million, a qualified management team, competitive products/services in their market and an ambitious business plan. For venture capital, the firm invests in recently-created companies, primarily in the ICT, electronics, fine chemicals, health, bioengineering and medical sectors and will also consider business operations in more traditional sectors. Finadvance aims to invest primarily in newly established companies or those at a stage of high growth potential which require financing to development or commercialize their products. The firm seeks to invest in companies with a competitive technological advantage and an experienced management team, typically taking a minority positions in the investee company, but they will also take a majority position on a temporary basis. Finadvance's buyout and venture investment teams work autonomously and make independent investment decisions. | Finance |
Institut d’Administration des Entreprises
Institut d’Administration des Entreprises Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Copelia
Copelia MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Operates as a holding company | Miscellaneous |
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