1999
Crédit Lyonnais Venture Capital (CLVC)
Crédit Lyonnais Venture Capital (CLVC)
Establishment of the team within Crédit Lyonnais
The Firm
Build together for all
Our story
Omnes’ roots trace back to 1999, when we were a part of the French bank Crédit Lyonnais, and then became a part of Crédit Agricole. As part of French banks focused on the agricultural sector, local impact has always been front and centre to our mission, as has our dedication to entrepreneurs.
In 2006 Omnes became the first private equity firm to launch a fund dedicated to renewable energy in France. We operated on conviction and clarity of vision: we knew that renewables were the future, and would be instrumental to creating a sustainable future.
It is that same agility and dedication to positive impact that drove Omnes to become an independent company in 2012, and that continues to drive our culture today.
We specialise in four investment strategies, each with a focus on the energy transition: renewable energy, sustainable cities, deeptech and co-investment. To date, we have accompanied 250+ entrepreneurs, building a legacy that addresses today’s most pressing challenges.
Milestones
2000
Crédit Lyonnais Asset Management Private Equity (CLAMPE)
Crédit Lyonnais Asset Management Private Equity (CLAMPE)
Launch of the management company with buy-out, growth capital, venture capital and private debt activities
2002
CLAMPE becomes Crédit Lyonnais Private Equity (CLPE)
CLAMPE becomes Crédit Lyonnais Private Equity (CLPE)
2004
CLPE becomes Crédit Agricole Private Equity (CAPE)
CLPE becomes Crédit Agricole Private Equity (CAPE)
Fabien Prevost becomes CEO
2006
CAPE launches its first renewable energy fund (Capenergie)
CAPE launches its first renewable energy fund (Capenergie)
2009
CAPE commits to support the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI)
CAPE commits to support the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI)
2012
CAPE becomes Omnes Capital
CAPE becomes Omnes Capital
The team becomes independent from Crédit Agricole and rebrands as Omnes Capital
Our values
As a leading private equity firm in Europe, we have a duty and responsibility to make every investment count. We act as responsible stewards, and believe in value creation for all: for our investors, our entrepreneurs, people and the planet. Our company is founded on the following pillars:
Performance
We exist at the intersection of investors looking to have meaningful impact and entrepreneurs. At Omnes, we see performance as a virtuous cycle, where excellent returns enable greater change, on a large scale, and for the long-term; and where strong environmental, social and governance frameworks create greater trust, more opportunities, and set a benchmark for environmental leadership.
Partnership
Our success and performance is built on our dedication to true partnership. We believe in providing additionality, and embark on a hands-on journey with our entrepreneurs that sets them up to outperform.
Stewardship
We are stewards of our investors’ capital and of our entrepreneurs’ missions. With every euro we invest we have a responsibility, and operate on the principles of trust, transparency, resilience and self-assessment to ensure that at every step, we are making decisions that will drive the most impact.
Our clients
We have been entrusted with the capital from over 100+ institutional investors across 17 countries – representing millions of pensioners, insurance and policy holders, and independent savers – as well as that of successful entrepreneurs and business owners.
- Private and Public Institutional Investors
- Family Offices and High-net-worth Individuals
Our culture
We have French origins, a European presence, and a global outlook. We value our strong international culture and believe that responsible stewardship is achieved through collaboration and diverse perspectives.
Our people
We are a team of 60+ professionals, with a presence in Paris, Brussels, Munich and Zurich. We come from 16 different countries.
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Life at Omnes
At Omnes, everyone is contributing to the ambitious project of improving our world, a mindset that is reflected in how we approach our work and interact with each other everyday.
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Omnes’ first global brand ambassador
Nyck de Vries is Omnes’ first global brand ambassador, representing and championing the firm’s key corporate values: high performance and team spirit. The partnership is a testament to de Vries’ exceptional career and is aligned with Omnes’ commitment to pursue economic and environmental excellence.
The Omnes Foundation
In keeping with our approach as a responsible investor,
the Omnes Foundation was created to support young organisations working in favour of children and youth.
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