Investment Team
Partner, Head of Technology Flagship
Benoit Ficheur joined Astorg in 2012 and is Head of Technology for the Flagship fund. He sits on the Flagship Fund Investment Committee as an observer.
Benoit founded Astorg’s Technology practice, which he has successfully led and developed over the past eight years.
Benoit has originated and led several of Astorg’s flagship technology investments, including AutoForm, Acturis, EcoVadis, and Fenergo, supporting these companies’ growth through M&A and organic development. Earlier at Astorg, Benoit also contributed to investments in Sebia and Gras Savoye.
Before joining Astorg, Benoit began his career at Bain & Company and later served as Principal at Cinven. Benoit is based in London and is a graduate from HEC Paris.
Acturis
Acturis is an award-winning provider of insurance software to the European and North American insurance industry, and one of the UK’s highest rated and fastest growing technology companies.
Investment year: 2024
Tech In Portfolio
EcoVadis
EcoVadis is the global leading supplier of business sustainability ratings, intelligence, and collaborative performance improvement tools for global supply chains.
Investment year: 2022
Tech In Portfolio
Third Bridge
Third Bridge is a leading player in the primary research market, serving over 1,000 private equity funds, hedge funds, mutual funds and management consulting firms.
Investment year: 2021
Business Services In Portfolio
Fenergo
Fenergo is the leading provider of Know-Your-Customer (KYC) and Client Lifecycle Management (CLM) software solutions to the world’s largest and most complex financial institutions.
Investment year: 2021
Tech In Portfolio
AutoForm
AutoForm is the global leading supplier of software solutions for rapid and reliable validation of design, engineering and manufacturing processes in the die-making and sheet metal forming industries.
Investment year: 2016
Tech Realised
Gras Savoye
Founded in 1907, Gras Savoye is the leading insurance broker in France with a comprehensive regional and international network.
Investment year: 2009
Business Services Realised