Armen is a mission-driven company whose fund invests in European alternative asset management firms and supports their growth through transactions known as “GP Stakes.”

Since its inception, like the Breton lighthouse after which it is named, Armen has sought to guide its portfolio companies through turbulent waters, helping them weather storms and shape or stay the course of their development strategy.

Armen was founded through the partnership of Dominique Gaillard, Laurent Bénard and Renaud Tourmente, three private equity professionals with complementary backgrounds, sharing the same values and a common vision for the industry. They firmly believe that the true value of an asset management firm lies in its independence, and that its growth should be sustainable and responsible, driven by a long-term perspective focused on succession planning, diversified growth drivers, a robust operating structure and a strong brand.