Investments
84Portfolio Exits
30Funds
3About Galileo Partners
Galileo Partners is a private equity and venture capital firm specializing in investments in seed, early-stage, mid, and late venture, expansion, turnarounds, spin-offs, leverage buyouts, growth capital, and IPO stage. The firm invests in energy, Information technology, Internet, software, media, electronics, semi-conductors, telecommunications, medical, medtech, and components sectors.
Galileo Partners Headquarter Location
109, boulevard Haussmann
Paris, 75008,
France
+331 53 59 4500
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Latest Galileo Partners News
Jun 29, 2021
Share this article Share this article MONTRÉAL, June 29, 2021 /CNW/ - Me Gilda Villaran, Me Joanie Lebrun and Ms. Arlin Sahinyan will be joining Galileo Partners as of June 28, 2021, growing their immigration law team. Their arrival will allow the business to sustain its growth and strengthen its position as a leader in international mobility of the workforce. "The presence of Gilda, Joanie and Arlin within our team will allow us to deepen our expertise and increase our operational force. Gilda is one of the best immigration lawyers in Canada and her presence will generate tremendous value for our team and our clients" explains Me Francis Grignet, one of the founding partners of Galileo. For her part, Me Gilda Villaran commented this new challenge as follows: "I am very enthusiastic to be joining Galileo Partners, a dynamic team dedicated exclusively to international mobility, with immigration at its core. I share their values, notably the excellence of customer service, and truly identify myself with their project." The arrival of these three professionals at Galileo Partners - along with the multiple position currently available in their team – illustrates the constant growth of the company. About Galileo Partners : Founded in 2016 by Me Jean-Philippe Brunet, Me Audrey-Anne Chouinard, Me Nicolas Simard-Lafontaine and Me Francis Grignet, Galileo Partners rapidly positioned itself amongst Canadian leaders in international mobility. Now composed of more the 40 professionals including 15 lawyers, Galileo Partners offers integrated and turnkey services in international mobility to businesses of all sizes. Their services mainly focus on the complete handling of Canadian and American immigration applications, international recruitment, relocation of expatriate workers along with business concierge services. SOURCE Galileo Partners For further information: Media contact : Contact : Me Francis Grignet, Founding partner, Email : [email protected] , Telephone : +1 514-600-1212 #403, Website : www.galileopartners.ca ×
Galileo Partners Investments
84 Investments
Galileo Partners has made 84 investments. Their latest investment was in Classy as part of their Unattributed VC on June 6, 2019.
Galileo Partners Investments Activity
Date | Round | Company | Amount | New? | Co-Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/19/2019 | Unattributed VC | Classy | $17.5M | No | Intel Capital, and Mithril Capital Management | 1 |
11/1/2016 | Series C | Classy | $30M | No | Bullpen Capital, JMI Equity, Mithril Capital Management, and Salesforce Ventures | 8 |
8/24/2015 | Series D | Scality | $45M | No | Broadband Tower, FSN PME, IDInvest Partners, Iris Capital, Menlo Ventures, and Omnes Capital | 2 |
6/30/2015 | Series B | |||||
7/9/2013 | Series C |
Date | 6/19/2019 | 11/1/2016 | 8/24/2015 | 6/30/2015 | 7/9/2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Round | Unattributed VC | Series C | Series D | Series B | Series C |
Company | Classy | Classy | Scality | ||
Amount | $17.5M | $30M | $45M | ||
New? | No | No | No | ||
Co-Investors | Intel Capital, and Mithril Capital Management | Bullpen Capital, JMI Equity, Mithril Capital Management, and Salesforce Ventures | Broadband Tower, FSN PME, IDInvest Partners, Iris Capital, Menlo Ventures, and Omnes Capital | ||
Sources | 1 | 8 | 2 |
Galileo Partners Portfolio Exits
30 Portfolio Exits
Galileo Partners has 30 portfolio exits. Their latest portfolio exit was Assurdiscount on February 01, 2018.
Date | Exit | Companies | Valuation Valuations are submitted by companies, mined from state filings or news, provided by VentureSource, or based on a comparables valuation model. | Acquirer | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/1/2018 | Leveraged Buyout | Undisclosed Investors | 1 | ||
10/10/2016 | Acquired | Eurogiciel | 2 | ||
7/29/2016 | IPO | Public | 33 | ||
Date | 2/1/2018 | 10/10/2016 | 7/29/2016 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Exit | Leveraged Buyout | Acquired | IPO | ||
Companies | |||||
Valuation | |||||
Acquirer | Undisclosed Investors | Eurogiciel | Public | ||
Sources | 1 | 2 | 33 |
Galileo Partners Acquisitions
1 Acquisition
Galileo Partners acquired 1 company. Their latest acquisition was Plaut on April 07, 2005.
Date | Investment Stage | Companies | Valuation Valuations are submitted by companies, mined from state filings or news, provided by VentureSource, or based on a comparables valuation model. | Total Funding | Note | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/7/2005 | Management Buyout | Management Buyout | 1 |
Date | 4/7/2005 |
|---|---|
Investment Stage | Management Buyout |
Companies | |
Valuation | |
Total Funding | |
Note | Management Buyout |
Sources | 1 |
Galileo Partners Fund History
3 Fund Histories
Galileo Partners has 3 funds, including FCPR Galileo II B.
Closing Date | Fund | Fund Type | Status | Amount | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/4/2002 | FCPR Galileo II B | Multi-Stage Venture Capital | $12M | 1 | |
7/7/2000 | FCPR Galileo III | ||||
12/31/1998 | FCPR Galileo II |
Closing Date | 3/4/2002 | 7/7/2000 | 12/31/1998 |
|---|---|---|---|
Fund | FCPR Galileo II B | FCPR Galileo III | FCPR Galileo II |
Fund Type | Multi-Stage Venture Capital | ||
Status | |||
Amount | $12M | ||
Sources | 1 |
Galileo Partners Team
4 Team Members
Galileo Partners has 4 team members, including current Managing Partner, Howard Deshong.
Name | Work History | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Joã«l Flichy | Founder | Current | |
Howard Deshong | Managing Partner | Current | |
Catherine Bonche | Chief Financial Officer | Former | |
Isabelle Cuny | Controller | Former |
Name | Joã«l Flichy | Howard Deshong | Catherine Bonche | Isabelle Cuny |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Work History | ||||
Title | Founder | Managing Partner | Chief Financial Officer | Controller |
Status | Current | Current | Former | Former |