Team

An experienced team with a passion for SME

Denis co-founded ARLANE in 2009.

From 2001 to 2009, he was partner at Montagu Private Equity, where he managed the French and European teams. Denis began his career in 1994 at PAI Partners.

Denis graduated from ESSEC and has an MBA from Insead.


Denis Leroy
Founding Partner
Jean-Valmy co-founded ARLANE in 2009. He began his career in 2000 at McKinsey.

Jean-Valmy also manages of two wine companies.


Jean-Valmy Nicolas
Founding Partner
Kenza joined ARLANE in 2017 after 5 years at Meeschaert Capital Partners, a small-cap investment fund.

Kenza holds a Master 225 degree from Paris IX Dauphine University.


Kenza Moumni
Founding Partner
Paul joined ARLANE in 2021. Paul previously worked for 4 years as Deputy CFO at Weinberg Capital.

Paul graduated from EDC Paris.


Paul Gaultry
CFO
Pierre-Elie joined ARLANE in 2025.


Pierre-Elie Reynolds
Associate Director
Charles joined ARLANE in 2025.


Charles de Sabran-Pontevès
Director of Investor Relations
Catherine joined ARLANE in 2022.


Catherine Denis
Executive Assistant
Sébastien joined ARLANE in 2024 after 7 years at Clearwater International, a small and mid-cap M&A advisor.

Sébastien graduated from ESCP.


Sébastien Allégot
Investment Manager
Tristan joined ARLANE in 2024 after 6 years in Transaction Services at EY and 2 years in corporate development at Believe.

Tristan holds a Master 225 degree from Paris IX Dauphine University.


Tristan Villemin
Investment Manager
Fleur joined ARLANE in 2024 after completing an apprenticeship.

Fleur holds a Mater 272 degree from Paris IX Dauphine University.


Fleur Angliviel de La Beaumelle
Business manager
Alexis joined ARLANE in 2023 after completing an internship.

Alexis graduated from ESSEC and l'ENSAE Paris.


Alexis Aubert
Business Manager

Our latest news

Vespa Capital becomes ARLANE and closes its third fund

This independent investment fund, which has just raised €120 million, changes its name while maintaining its established investment strategy. Led by Jean-Valmy Nicolas, Denis...

ARLANE January 2025 Newsletter: In 2025, Vespa Capital becomes ARLANE

The entire team shares with you its best greetings for the new year. Vespa Capital becomes ARLANE  Following the successful closing of our 3rd fund, Vespa Capital, founded...

ARLANE a le plaisir de publier son rapport ESG 2024

Cette année, nous avons placé l’accent sur un pilier fondamental de notre ADN : le partage de la valeur. L’accès au capital, au coeur de nos priorités,...