PAI Partners is a private equity firm founded in 1994 and based in Paris, France. The firm focuses on investing in companies across various sectors, including business services, food and consumer goods, general industrial, healthcare, retail, and distribution. PAI Partners aims to support the growth and development of its portfolio companies by leveraging its expertise and resources in these industries.
Principal and Member of Business Services and US Team
Francois-Xavier Oliveau
Principal
Mathieu Paillat
Partner
Antoine Parmentier
Principal
Alessandro Pedersoli
Vice President, Mid-Market Fund
Celeste di Pietro
Investment Associate
Laurent Rivoire
Partner
Mateo Pániker
Founding Partner, Mid-Market Fund
Trevor Ryan
Principal
Alexander Schober
Vice President, Mid-Market Fund
Stefano Shuster
Principal
Winston Song
Partner
Maximillian Stoiber
Investment Director
Frederic Stevenin
Partner and CIO
Franck Temam
Principal
Arnaud van Tichelen
Principal
Raffaele Vitale
Partner
Séverine de Wulf
Managing Director
Gaelle d’Engremont
Partner
Past deals in HoReCa
Motel One
Acquisition in 2025
Motel One offers a unique combination of high-quality interiors, exclusive design, excellent service, and outstanding city centre locations. Motel One is a German company that not only stands for high-quality design at a fair price, but also for an individuality that we want all of our guests to connect with. Discover the unique design of every One Lounge, each of which is decorated with pieces by international artists and high-quality designer furniture, for example from B&B Italia, Baxter, Fritz Hansen, Jan Kath or Moroso. From Munich, Berlin and Hamburg to London, Manchester, Vienna and Salzburg all the way to Prague, Brussels, Barcelona and Paris – we look forward to welcoming you to Europe’s most beautiful major cities. Business travellers can also feel at home in our more than 60 hotels; Motel One is always centrally located and offers free WiFi and an extensive breakfast buffet in the One Lounge, making it the ideal partner for business trips.
Areas
Acquisition in 2019
Areas is a company that specializes in food and beverage services, primarily targeting the travel retail market. It operates food-concession services in various locations, including airports, highway service plazas, train stations, shopping malls, exhibition centers, and central city areas. By offering a range of dining options, Areas enhances the travel experience, allowing travelers to enjoy diverse culinary choices during their journeys.
B&B Hotels
Acquisition in 2015
B&B Hotels, established in 1990 in Brittany, France, operates a chain of economy hotels positioned at the high end of the budget segment. The company focuses on delivering high-quality accommodations at competitive prices, catering to both business and leisure travelers. With a portfolio of 223 hotels across France, Germany, and Italy, B&B Hotels provides a total of 16,162 rooms. The company emphasizes quality in hotel development, utilizing premium construction materials and offering spacious family suites equipped with full bathrooms. Guests can enjoy generous all-you-can-eat breakfast buffets and complimentary, unlimited WiFi access. Additionally, B&B Hotels provides facilities for dining and corporate meetings, making it suitable for business clientele and training events.
Saeco Group
Acquisition in 2004
Designs, produces, and markets coffee machines for household and professional use.
ELIS
Acquisition in 2002
Elis is a multi-services group operating in Europe and Brazil, specializing in the rental and maintenance of professional clothing, flat linen, and hygiene appliances. The company provides a wide range of tailored solutions, including services for washrooms, floor protection, beverages, cleanrooms, pest control, and medical waste management. With over 19,000 employees across 13 countries, Elis serves more than 240,000 businesses in various sectors, including hospitality, healthcare, industry, retail, and services. The company's extensive network of nearly 300 production and distribution centers, alongside 13 clean rooms, enables it to maintain strong proximity to its clients and deliver high-quality services efficiently. With over a century of experience, Elis has established itself as a leader in cleanliness, image, hygiene, and well-being services.
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