Team

An experienced team with a passion for SME

Denis co-founded Vespa Capital in 2009.

From 2001 to 2009, he was partner at Montagu Private Equity, where he managed the French and European teams. Denis began his career in 1994 at PAI Partners.

Denis graduated from ESSEC and has an MBA from Insead.


Denis Leroy
Managing Partner
Jean-Valmy co-founded Vespa Capital in 2009. He began his career in 2000 at McKinsey.

Jean-Valmy also manages of two wine companies.


Jean-Valmy Nicolas
Managing Partner
Kenza joined Vespa Capital in 2017 after 5 years at Meeschaert Capital Partners, a small-cap investment fund.

Kenza holds a Master 225 degree from Paris IX Dauphine University.


Kenza Moumni
Managing Partner
Paul joined Vespa Capital in 2021. Paul previously worked for 4 years as Deputy CFO at Weinberg Capital.

Paul graduated from EDC Paris.


Paul Gaultry
CFO
Catherine joined Vespa Capital in 2022.


Catherine Denis
Executive Assistant
Sébastien joined Vespa Capital in 2024 after 7 years at Clearwater International, a small and mid-cap M&A advisor.

Sébastien graduated from ESCP.


Sébastien Allégot
Investment Manager
Tristan joined Vespa Capital in 2024 after 6 years in Transaction Services at EY and 2 years in corporate development at Believe.

Tristan holds a Master 225 degree from Paris IX Dauphine University.


Tristan Villemin
Investment Manager
Fleur joined Vespa Capital in 2024 after completing an apprenticeship.

Fleur holds a Mater 272 degree from Paris IX Dauphine University.


Fleur Angliviel de La Beaumelle
Analyst
Alexis joined Vespa Capital in 2023 after completing an internship.

Alexis graduated from ESSEC and l'ENSAE Paris.


Alexis Aubert
Analyst

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