Jean-François Sidler

Develops and manufactures wood heating systems

Provides investment services

Synapsis is an active, long-term manager which invests in Benelux and French growth companies mainly in food and related industries in the business to business, business to consumers, services and equipment sectors. The firm considers themselves a 'hands-with' manager which provides their time, energy, experience and capital to contribute to the growth of their investee companies. They partner with talented entrepreneurial people seeking to bring their business to higher levels, building a common strategy and providing resources to support operational issues including business development activities, organizational and recruiting challenges, change management programs and financial engineering. Synapsis aims to be a sparring partner for the management team without interfering in their daily management. Although their experience and network are mainly in the food and related industries, they are willing to invest in diversified industries, investing EUR 1-10 million as sole investor in companies with sales of EUR 5-30 million, co-investing for larger amounts on a case-by-case basis. The firm invests in growth/expansion capital and MBO, MBI, LBO and OBO transactions, preferring to take significant minority stakes in their investee companies.