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Our History

Founded in 2003 by its current management team, Varenne Capital Partners is an independent, employee-owned, research and process driven investment manager based in Paris, France. ‎

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Over more than 20 years, we have developed complementary investment frameworks that we combine in different strategies with varying degrees of targeted net equity exposure. Our four areas of expertise are Long Equities, Short Equities, Merger Arbitrage and Tail Risk Hedging.

Our investment approach is centered on proprietary research and a structured, formalized, and replicable investment process developed over more than two decades.

Technology has been at the forefront of the firm and remains today at the core of Varenne's DNA.

In addition to the added value of the investment team and research, Varenne has ensured the excellence of its operational infrastructure, risk management, and compliance departments.

Special attention is given to our partners and investors through a dedicated Investor Relations team.

Varenne Capital Partners is authorized and regulated by the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (‘AMF’).
  • Creation 2003
  • AUM $2.7B
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Key Milestones in Varenne's History

 

2003
Varenne Capital Partners is Founded
Current management team established Varenne Capital Partners with the mission to provide high-performing investment solutions applying private equity techniques to public markets.

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2006
AMF Registration 
Varenne Capital Partners obtains its AMF accreditation, the French market regulator. Registration number: GP-06000004.

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2007
Launch of Professional Investor Funds
Highly concentrated funds focused on our top ideas.

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2010
Launch of the Merger Arbitrage Framework
Deployment of a comprehensive framework with replicable methodologies, structured processes, a proprietary environment, and a dedicated team.

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2011
Launch of the Tail Risk Hedging Framework
After more than 3 years of R&D, deployment of a dedicated framework looking to hedge against extreme market events.

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2013
Introduction of the new DOI Tool
Development of the finalized version of the internal proprietary tool focusing on the behavioral component with the official launch of the ‘Dealing of Insiders’ database with our internal software.

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2014
Creation of the First Module Combining Fundamental and Behavioral Factors
BQL Team is officially formalized and independent.

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2015
Deployment of the Short Equity Framework
Following years of research and development, the formalized framework is launched with its repeatable and structured process.

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2020
Signature of the UN PRIs
Varenne Capital Partners signs the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment.

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2022
SFDR Article 8
All our European law-compliant funds are officially classified SFDR Article 8.

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2023
Celebration of 20 Years of Excellence
Celebrating our 20th anniversary, marking two decades of innovation and success in the asset management industry.


Launch of a Long Only Fund and a Long/Short Fund
Following years of investor demand, we now allow investors the opportunity to decide their desired target exposure within the Varenne ecosystem and expertise.

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Corporate Social Environmental Responsibility

We care about giving back. Every year, our employees propose various independent associations that are dear to their hearts to support meaningfully. These causes align with our values, strengthen our community ties, and create an additional layer of purpose for our people. We partner with and support several organizations that champion education, critical scientific and medical research, environmental projects, and social initiatives.
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Our Commitment to Clients

We are dedicated to providing our clients with personalized service and investment solutions tailored to their financial objectives. Through our Investor Relations team, we ensure transparent and proactive communication and detailed reports on fund performance. We aim to foster strong and trustworthy relationships with each investor.