Armen overview
Stories about Armen
How to break into GP stakes
Managers hoping to launch a GP stakes strategy may find more luck if they pick a segment or region that is underserved by incumbent players.
GP stakes start attracting individual investors
Private wealth investors are developing a taste for GP stakes.
GP stakes firm Armen holds first close, sells equity interest to family offices
Three family offices will acquire a 20% stake in Armen, which was founded last year by Ardian’s Dominique Gaillard and Capza’s Laurent Bénard.
Armen contact information
Offices
6 Place de la Madeleine, Paris, 75008, FranceContacts
| Name | Job title | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Ms. Catherine Haumesser | Job titleManaging Director, UK and Nordics- Investments | LocationLondon, United Kingdom | Email  -------- |
| Mr. Dominicus Von Nerée | Job titleDirector Investor Relations | LocationLondon, United Kingdom | Email ------- |
| Mr. Henrik Hoffmann | Job titleDirector, Investor Relations Professional UK and Nordics | LocationLondon, United Kingdom | Email -------- |
| Mr. Laurent Benard | Job titleChief Executive Officer | LocationParis, France | Email ---------- |
Armen funds managed
Closed funds: 1
| Fund | Fund size | Close date | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
Fund size ----------- | Close dateJul 2025 | Strategy ------ | |
Stories that mention Armen
Getting individual investors in on the GP stakes action
Cash income, J-curve mitigation and diversification make GP stakes an attractive option for private wealth and retail investors. But a lack of liquidity could be a problem.