Financiere DE Saint James
Michael Benabou's Single Family Office · Paris, France
$300M estimated AUM
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About Financiere DE Saint James
Financière Saint James is the Paris single family office of Michaël Benabou, a co-founder of the French e-commerce group vente-privée.com (now Veepee). The office invests in digital startups bringing disruptive services to the market, and has backed companies such as Welcome to the Jungle, Glovo, Alma, WeMaintain and Spendesk, alongside allocations to PE/VC funds. Beyond innovative technology and digital ventures, it also makes diversified real-estate investments held for long-term wealth purposes. The vehicle was formed after Benabou sold most of his stake in the business he helped build; third-party estimates place its assets at roughly $300M.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Financiere DE Saint James?
Financiere DE Saint James is a single family office associated with Michael Benabou, based in Paris, France.
Where is Financiere DE Saint James located?
Financiere DE Saint James is based in Paris, France.
How much does Financiere DE Saint James manage?
Financiere DE Saint James is estimated to oversee approximately $300M in assets. As a private family office it files no public AUM disclosures, so figures are third-party estimates compiled from public sources.