Permanent capital, deployed with intent.
The office invests the family’s capital directly and alongside trusted partners, across private markets, real assets and liquid portfolios.
Private Equity & Direct Investments
The office takes meaningful positions in privately held companies, directly and alongside sponsors, founders and other families. We look for durable economics, honest governance and management we would back through a full cycle.
- Significant minority and control positions
- Co-investments alongside sponsors and founding families
- Common and preferred equity; holding-company participations
- Holding periods set by the business itself
Venture & Growth
A measured allocation to innovation: direct positions in early and growth-stage companies, complemented by commitments to specialist venture managers where access and coverage matter. Our work centres on founders and on unit economics.
- Direct investments from seed through growth
- Commitments to specialist venture funds
- Reserves maintained for follow-on rounds
Real Estate & Real Assets
Real assets anchor the portfolio. The office acquires and develops property directly, from income-producing assets to selective development, in prime locations with enduring demand, financed conservatively and held through cycles.
- Income-producing assets and selective development
- Residential and commercial, in prime U.S. and European markets
- Conservative financing; held through cycles
Public Markets
The liquid side of the balance sheet: global portfolios across equities, fixed income and alternative strategies, managed on institutional infrastructure. Custody is spread across major banks; exposure, liquidity and risk are read as a single picture.
- Global equities, fixed income and alternative strategies
- Custody across major international banks
- Consolidated exposure, liquidity and risk reporting
- Liquidity held to act when private opportunities arise
What we look for
- Instruments
- Equity — minority or control; co-investments; fund commitments
- Horizon
- Open-ended No fund life. No forced exits.
- Posture
- Partner-led We back operators; we do not run companies.
Partnering with us
For sponsors, founders and families considering J. Villemin Capital as a partner, three things define how we work.
Permanent capital
No fund life, no forced exits. We can hold positions for as long as they deserve to be held.
Short decision lines
Decisions rest with the family. Counterparties deal directly with the people whose capital is at stake.
A discreet partner
We add capital and judgement, not noise. References available to serious counterparties.
How opportunities are reviewed
Initial review
Every serious proposal is read. You will receive a substantive answer, normally within ten business days.
Direct review
Opportunities that fit are examined directly by the family, with external counsel and diligence where warranted.
Decision & terms
Decisions are communicated plainly, with reasons. When we commit, we move at the pace the transaction requires.
Proposals are best sent in writing via the contact page, selecting “Investment opportunity”. Include a short summary, the parties involved, indicative terms and your role in the transaction. We treat all materials as confidential and expect the same in return.