THE
TEAM

Amélie Finaz

Managing Partner

Graduated from ESSEC, Amélie began her career at Rothschild & Co in M&A, before joining Société Générale Investment Banking in New York, where she worked in structured finance for 4 years. In 2009, she came back to France to contribute to the launch of the Fonds Stratégique d’Investissement, which later became Bpifrance, where she spent 8 years. In 2017, she joined Alpha Private Equity, executing several LBO transactions. She joined La Maison Partners in 2022 and became CEO in 2024.

"For me, La Maison is...
A unique place of sharing and excellence. Our strong proximity to our families, institutions, entrepreneurs, and partner funds allows us to be highly agile and to tirelessly explore bold investment opportunities."

Michel Cicurel

Founder of La Maison
Chairman of Executive Board of La Maison

Graduated from SciencesPo Paris and ENA, Michel began his career in public administration, working at the French Treasury from 1973 to 1982. Then, he joined BNP Paribas, where he founded and led Cortal Bank. Following this, he became CEO of Galbani (Danone Group, Italy) and later served as CEO of Cerus (Benedetti Group). From 1999 to 2012, Michel Cicurel led the Compagnie Financière Edmond de Rothschild. In 2014, he founded La Maison, where he serves as Chairman of the Board.

"For me, La Maison is...
A human-sized investment group that thrives on its close ties with its prestigious founding families and their groups, powerful familiar institutions, and a selection of the best partner private equity funds."

Jean-Bernard Mateu

Operating Partner

Graduated from École Polytechnique and Télécom ParisTech, Jean-Bernard held senior positions at BNP, Crédit du Nord, and Caisse d’Épargne before becoming the CEO of Natixis Financement. He played a key role in the creation of Orange Bank and served as Managing Director from 2016 to 2018. Since then, he has been President of Arenium Consulting, which he founded. Additionally, he has been an Operating Partner at La Maison Partners since 2021.

"For me, La Maison is...
Always skillful but never expected."

Adrien Dassault

Strategic Advisor

Graduated from Université Paris Dauphine in management, with a specialization in finance, and from Harvard Business School (Executive MBA), Adrien began his career at Rothschild & Co and Deutsche Bank in financial advisory. In 2007, he founded MyFab, which was later sold to Conforama, followed by Heliceum, a company specializing in video games and serious gaming. He joined Tikehau Capital in 2018 as Deputy CEO. Since 2021, he has been the founder and chairman of La Maison NextGen.

"For me, La Maison is...
It stands out through its boutique approach and singular mission to strengthen close ties between our shareholders, families, and management, excelling in private asset management. Our expertise lies in identifying discreet opportunities, bringing a distinctive touch that is both technological and sustainable, with agile execution that complements large institutions."

Marc Lévy

Strategic Advisor

Graduated from Université Panthéon-Sorbonne with degrees in contract law and banking & financial law, Marc began his career in 1996 at Compagnie Financière Edmond de Rothschild, joining the legal and tax department. In 1999, he took on the role of international development project manager. He was successively appointed Secretary General (2007), member of the Executive Board (2009), and Managing Director (2012). In 2013, he became CEO of Banque Leonardo and later of UBS La Maison de gestion. In 2014, he co-founded La Maison with Michel. Since 2024, he has served as a member of the Supervisory Board and Strategic Advisor at La Maison.

"For me, La Maison is...
A community of talents driven by a strong entrepreneurial spirit. This blend of expertise, in a spirit of close collaboration, allows us to stand out through rigorous approaches."

Coralie Amar Shabi

Senior Advisor Israel

Graduated from Université Panthéon-Sorbonne with a degree in business law and taxation, Coralie began her career as an M&A lawyer at Bredin Prat, where she worked for 4 years. In 2005, she joined Edmond de Rothschild Corporate Finance as Vice President for 10 years. Since 2016, Coralie has been Head of Private Equity & VC Investments at Nordmann Capital, and since 2022, she has also served as Senior Advisor at La Maison Partners.

"For me, La Maison is...
The perfect combination of the highest professional and family values: excellence, rigor, creativity, trust, responsibility, and friendliness."

Jérôme de Dax

Senior Advisor

Graduated from Sciences Po Paris and Paris II in economics, Jérôme began his career at BNP Paribas Asset Management in 1986, where he held several leadership roles, including Director of Institutional Asset Management. He then joined Société Générale Asset Management as Deputy CEO, a position he held until 2009. In 2010, he founded DAX-Finance, a financial investment advisory firm. Founder of La Maison NextGen, he is chairman of the Investment Committee since 2021.

"For me, La Maison is...
A community of talents driven by a strong entrepreneurial spirit. This synthesis of expertise allows us, in a spirit of close collaboration, to distinguish ourselves through rigorous approaches."

Furkan Kurt

Analyst

Graduated from Grenoble Ecole de Management, Furkan has been an investment analyst at La Maison Partners since 2020. Prior to this, he was an analyst at Eldorado (Station F). In parallel, he co-authored academic reports on decarbonization challenges (Springer).

"For me, La Maison is...
A trusted partner that supports entrepreneurs in their quest to build the world of tomorrow."

Marcio Boka

Analyst

Graduated from SciencesPo Paris and HEC, Marcio worked in consulting and at the European Investment Bank before co-founding a govtech in 2020. He joined the investment team at La Maison Partners in 2024.

"For me, La Maison is...
Combining optimism and opportunism at the heart of our investment strategy."

Maud Le Net

General Secretary

Graduated with a Master’s degree in Law and Taxation of Wealth from the University of Rennes, Maud began her career at Société Générale Private Banking in 2011 as a private banker for UHNWI clients. She joined La Maison at its inception in 2014 and currently serves as General Secretary.

"For me, La Maison is...
A team guided by a shared credo: to perpetuate the spirit of its founder Michel Cicurel, with a commitment to always exceed standards, thanks to the extra soul that animates each of its members."

François Talon

Administrative and Financial Director

Graduated from Toulouse Business School, François began his career at Edmond de Rothschild Private Bank in 2010. He then served as CFO at Banque Leonardo and later as Director of Projects at UBS La Maison de Gestion. He joined La Maison at its inception in 2014 and currently serves as Director of Finance and Operations.

"For me, La Maison is...
A place where everyone is free to explore and undertake, where the practice of our professions knows no boundaries. It is also a space of warm and supportive exchange."

Angélique Calvi

Legal Assistant

Angélique began her career in 2010 at Capita Fiduciary, working first in the internal finance department and later in the legal team. In 2018, she joined La Maison as a legal and accounting assistant.

"For me, La Maison is...
A place where every project tells a story and every success reflects the passion of the people who have built this great family."

Sabah Sehil Gueday

Office Manager

Graduated from the ENC Paris and the Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers, where she obtained an ITB diploma specializing in banking and finance, Sabah began her career in 1986 at Banque Hervet as a commercial assistant for 15 years. She then joined VP Finance, which later became Banque Leonardo and UBS La Maison de Gestion, serving as Office Manager from 2001 to January 2022. In 2022, Sabah joined La Maison Partners as Senior Office Manager.

"For me, La Maison is...
Above all, it is a human adventure. It is endowed with a positive corporate culture where integrity and trust are values shared on a daily basis."

GOVERNANCE

Nicolas Cuisset

Member of the Executive Board of La Maison
Partner at Atoz Services

"For me, La Maison is...
An architecture like no other, with solid foundations laid by a unique club and raised ever higher by agile and creative builders."

Olivier Costa de
Beauregard

Chairman of the Supervisory Board of La Maison
Managing Director of the Dassault Group

"For me, La Maison is...
A club of major family shareholders who share the same long-term value creation ethos.terme, et qui investissent ensemble avec un esprit stimulant et créatif."

Michel Cicurel

Founder of La Maison
Chairman of Executive Board of La Maison

Graduated from SciencesPo Paris and ENA, Michel began his career in public administration, working at the French Treasury from 1973 to 1982. Then, he joined BNP Paribas, where he founded and led Cortal Bank. Following this, he became CEO of Galbani (Danone Group, Italy) and later served as CEO of Cerus (Benedetti Group). From 1999 to 2012, Michel Cicurel led the Compagnie Financière Edmond de Rothschild. In 2014, he founded La Maison, where he serves as Chairman of the Board.

"For me, La Maison is...
A human-sized investment group that thrives on its close ties with its prestigious founding families and their groups, powerful familiar institutions, and a selection of the best partner private equity funds."

Pit Hentgen

Member of the Executive Board of La Maison
Chairman of the Lalux Group

"For me, La Maison is...
A family-oriented investment boutique."

Antoine Labbé

Member of the Executive Board of La Maison
Chairman of RRA Vendôme

"For me, La Maison is...
A savvy investor who combines excellence and friendliness."