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Our history
Over 35 years of supporting entrepreneurs and creating value.
Three decades of decisions, commitments, and entrepreneurial support.
Founding of Butler Industries
Walter Butler founds Butler Industries in Paris.
BBDP
First turnaround operation: acquisition of the advertising group, employing over 3,000 people in eight countries. Four years later, the group merged with global leader Omnicom.
SEFIMEG
First real estate investments: 32,000 m² acquired from AXA.
Osiatis
Butler Industries remained a shareholder of the IT services company for eighteen years. During this period, Osiatis grew from 600 to 4,500 employees. In 2013, it merged with the Econocom group, of which Butler Industries is the second-largest shareholder.
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First investments in start-ups.
SNCM
Acquisition of the Société Nationale de transport maritime Corse Méditerranée.
PSG
Acquisition of the Parisian football club, in partnership with Colony Capital and Morgan Stanley.
First investments in debt
The WBO fund, dedicated to European credit investments, was launched a year later. A total of twelve investments were made across Europe, including 20:20, Feu Vert, Selecta, Hilding Anders...
Interadapt
First direct investment in Latin America. Since then, the company has doubled in size.
Anovo
The largest acquisition of a company in receivership in France over the last ten years. In three years, the company grew from 4,000 to 5,400 employees and its revenue from €250 million to €350 million before being integrated with Ingram Micro.
Safetic
First investments in the security sector.
Mainland China
Launch of the platform in Mainland China.
NextiraOne
Acquisition of the leading independent French company specializing in the integration of Telecom and digital solutions for businesses.
Creation of the Corum Butler group
An independent European asset management group specializing in High Yield bond management and real estate investment, with over 9 billion euros in assets under management.
Cheops Technology
Acquisition of a minority stake in this Bordeaux-based IT services company, one of France's leaders in cloud computing and a specialist in secure IT infrastructures.
Paradis Latin
Acquisition of the world's oldest cabaret, created by Napoleon in 1803 and rebuilt by Gustave Eiffel concurrently with his tower.
La Brillane
Acquisition of a 12-hectare wine estate located near Aix-en-Provence.
Singapore Office
Establishment of the Singapore office to strengthen presence in Southeast Asia.
NextiraOne
The company partners with the Fayat industrial group.
Groupe Pierre Hermé
Acquisition of the world's most famous luxury pastry group in partnership with Pierre Hermé.
Seaowl Group
Acquisition of 100% of this mid-cap company specializing in maritime services for defense and offshore oil and gas, generating over 80% of its revenue outside France.
L'Ambroisie
Acquisition of a majority stake in the Place des Vosges restaurant, a landmark of French gastronomy and Paris's oldest 3-Michelin-starred restaurant.
Moma Group
Acquisition of Moma Group, a major player in hospitality in Paris and internationally, offering around thirty restaurants and event venues combining high-end cuisine, refined design, and festive atmospheres.
Paris Paradis
Launch of Paris Paradis in Dubai, an international adaptation of Paradis Latin's expertise, to export the art of Parisian cabaret beyond our borders.
Butler Collection
Founding of Butler Collection, a lifestyle group bringing together all our ventures in hospitality, entertainment, and luxury.
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