Team

An experienced team with a passion for SME

Denis co-founded Vespa Capital in 2009.

From 2001 to 2009, he was partner at Montagu Private Equity, where he managed the French and European teams. Denis began his career in 1994 at PAI Partners.

Denis graduated from ESSEC and has an MBA from Insead.


Denis Leroy
Managing Partner
Jean-Valmy co-founded Vespa Capital in 2009. He began his career in 2000 at McKinsey.

Jean-Valmy also manages of two wine companies.


Jean-Valmy Nicolas
Managing Partner
Kenza joined Vespa Capital in 2017 after 5 years at Meeschaert Capital Partners, a small-cap investment fund.

Kenza holds a Master 225 degree from Paris IX Dauphine University.


Kenza Moumni
Managing Partner
Paul joined Vespa Capital in 2021. Paul previously worked for 4 years as Deputy CFO at Weinberg Capital.

Paul graduated from EDC Paris.


Paul Gaultry
CFO
Julien joined Vespa Capital in 2022 after 2 years at Crédit Mutuel Equity. Prior to that, he worked for 6 years in Transaction Services & Restructuring at Eight Advisory.

Julien graduated from EM Lyon and has a Master's degree in Business Law from Aix-en-Provence University.


Julien Léauté
Senior Associate
Julien joined Vespa Capital in 2022 after 6 years in Transaction Services at PwC.

Julien holds a Master 229 degree from Paris IX Dauphine University.


Julien Tapié
Associate
Thomas joined Vespa Capital in 2022 after 4 years in Transaction Services at Eight Advisory.

Thomas graduated from EM Lyon.


Thomas Perrin
Associate
Catherine joined Vespa Capital in 2022.


Catherine Denis
Executive Assistant
Alexis joined Vespa Capital in 2023 after completing an internship.

Alexis graduated from ESSEC and l'ENSAE Paris.


Alexis Aubert
Analyst
Fleur joined Vespa Capital in 2023 for an apprenticeship.

Fleur is currently completing the 272 Master’s program from Université Paris IX Dauphine.


Fleur Angliviel de La Beaumelle
Work-study Analyst

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