Dechert Advises Weinberg Capital Partners on Establishment of Its First Continuation Fund

Dechert advised Weinberg Capital Partners, a leading independent investment firm in the French mid-market, on the structuring and establishment of its first single-asset continuation fund dedicated to Sapian, a major player in B2B hygiene and prevention services.

The transaction, amounting to €115 million of equity capital, is led by Montana Capital Partners through its Opportunity Secondary Program strategy, alongside existing investors and new partners. Weinberg Capital Partners is also participating via WCP#4, for which this is the sixth investment, to support the acceleration of Sapian’s growth strategy, including through external growth.

The Dechert team, led by partner Sabina Comis, also included associates Etienne Bimbeau and Antoine Pian.

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