Wendel created Wendel Growth in 2013 in response to the Group’s desire to continuously improve its knowledge of new business models and disruptive technologies.
With Wendel Growth, Wendel invests via funds or directly in innovative, high-growth companies. Wendel Growth allows the Group to have visibility on several hundred start-ups, mainly in the digital field.
Wendel Growth enable us to increase growth in our portfolio and create a technology ecosystem within the Group.
Wendel Growth is a valuable tool for detecting the leaders of tomorrow. These are the companies that Wendel seeks out as a long-term investor.
In May 2021, Christopher Witherspoon joined the Group as Leader of the fund investment activity of Wendel Growth. His recruitment illustrates the Group’s desire to structure and intensify the development of Wendel Growth.
Within the investment team, Christopher’s mission is to select and closely monitor the funds in which Wendel will deploy its capital and to identify start-ups whose profiles can be synonymous with value creation or ambitious partnerships for the portfolio companies.
