Re-New was born from a clear vision: SME transmission is entering a pivotal moment. As interest in entrepreneurship through acquisition grows, so do expectations—for more structure, transparency, and long-term impact. Backed by solid experience in HR, finance, and transformation, we created Re-New to support a new generation of acquirers ready to develop responsible and resilient businesses.
Why Re-New is Unique in the SME Transmission Landscape
Amid growing awareness around SME succession challenges in France, the transmission market remains fragmented, opaque, and under-served—especially in the micro-cap segment (€1M to €10M valuations).
Every year, a growing number of SMEs seek acquirers due to the aging of business owners, yet acquirers face a scattered deal flow, complex due diligence processes, financing hurdles, and a lack of post-acquisition support. Many feel isolated and ill-prepared.
Re-New was created to fill these gaps and stands out with its unique approach:
Re-New designed and launched the first acceleration program dedicated to SME acquirers in France, to guide them through every step of the acquisition and transition process. A first-of-its-kind launchpad for SME acquirers, built to turn intentions into successful takeovers. A proprietary, multi-step selection process Re-Lead (™): we implement a rigorous, structured selection process to identify the most promising candidates.
This ensures the quality and credibility of our acquirers, reduces risks for sellers and investors, and increases the chances of a successful and impactful transition.A highly qualified partner ecosystem: Re-New acts as a trusted third party and facilitator, cultivating a dense and synergistic network of expert partners. This ecosystem provides end-to-end support, including deal sourcing, coaching, due diligence, financing, legal, and post-acquisition guidance.
Sustainability and ESG embedded at our core: Re-New’s "grey-to-green" transition is a core value. ESG is not an add-on—it is embedded from the candidate selection phase through post-acquisition support. It is a strategic filter and operational priority, ensuring long-term value creation and the resilience of acquired businesses.
A dedicated focus on the micro-cap segment: Re-New concentrates on SMEs valued between €1M and €10M—critical to local economies
