What ODDO BHF does

ODDO BHF is an independent Franco-German financial services group, headquartered in Paris (12 boulevard de la Madeleine) and Frankfurt am Main (Gallusanlage 8), operating across four business lines: Private Wealth Management, Asset Management, Investment Banking, and Corporate Banking, Asset Services & Metals. The group serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, entrepreneurs, institutional investors, financial intermediaries (IFAs/CGPs) and corporate clients, with workforce distributed across Germany (46%), France (34%), Tunisia (13%), Switzerland (5%) and other locations (~2%) and offices in 14 countries spanning Europe, the Middle East, Sub-Saharan Africa, North America and Southeast Asia. Approximately 90% of the capital is held by the Oddo family and employees, and the group operates as a société en commandite par actions with a long-standing employee equity-participation model introduced by Bernard Oddo in 1971.

Revenue mechanics blend subscription/recurring streams (wealth management advisory fees, asset management AUM fees, asset servicing managed-services contracts) with transaction-based streams (M&A advisory, equity and fixed income brokerage, corporate banking fees, metals trading procurement/financing/logistics). Distribution is hybrid: direct-advisory relationship managers across the office network, an independent financial advisor (CGP) channel, the ABN AMRO – ODDO BHF B.V. joint venture in the Netherlands, an institutional fund platform, and self-serve digital portals (My ODDO BHF). The technology stack includes a multi-currency banking platform, the Asset Servicing front-to-back platform (custody, depositary, fund administration, IT/data), a proprietary metals trading platform with real-time order tracking and price simulation for non-ferrous metals (aluminium, copper, zinc, tin), and the EUROD euro-pegged stablecoin issued under EU MiCA regulation. Notable technical differentiators are the MiCA-regulated stablecoin (positioning ODDO BHF as a euro-area regulated digital-asset issuer), the integrated asset servicing platform for asset managers and insurers, and the metals trading platform certified to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.

Name

ODDO BHF

Legal name

ODDO BHF SCA

Website

http://www.oddo-bhf.com/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1849

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

ODDO BHF is an independent Franco-German financial services group operating four divisions — Private Wealth Management, Asset Management, Investment Banking, and Corporate Banking, Asset Services & Metals — serving HNWIs, family offices, institutional investors, and corporate clients across 14 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Banking & Wealth Management

NAICS

Securities and Commodity Contracts Intermediation and Brokerage (5231), Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities (523), Open-End Investment Funds (52591), Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles (525)

SIC

Finance Services (6199), Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services (6200), Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies (6211)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital/Hybrid Private Wealth (Robo-Enabled HNW Service) (FSAAABAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Structured Trade & Export Credit (ECA-backed, Structured Solutions) (FSABAHAJ), Reserve Management, Custody & Segregated Accounts (Backing Infrastructure) (FSADADAD), Compliance, Attestations, Proof-of-Reserves & Reporting (Stablecoins) (FSADADAI), Stablecoin Risk, Monitoring & Analytics (Peg/Reserve/Flow) (FSADADAK)

Keywords

• Private banking services
• Wealth management advisory
• Institutional asset management
• Corporate finance advisory
• Non-ferrous metals trading

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices36 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Private Wealth Management: Comprehensive wealth management services including investment advisory, portfolio management, family office services, loan financing, and inheritance planning for entrepreneurs, families and foundations
2. Asset Management: Investment solutions in equities, fixed income, asset allocation, private equity and private debt for institutional clients and financial intermediaries
3. Investment Banking: Equity research and brokerage, fixed income research and market making, corporate finance and M&A advisory, and institutional fund platform services
4. Corporate Banking and Trade Finance: International banking services, export financing, payment services, treasury management, and correspondent banking
5. Metals Trading: Non-ferrous metals trading (aluminium, copper, zinc, tin) covering procurement, financing, logistics and price risk hedging for industrial clients
6. Asset Servicing: Custody, fund depositary services, administrative outsourcing for asset managers, private banks and insurers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ODDO BHF is an independent Franco-German financial group offering private wealth management for entrepreneurs, families and family offices; institutional asset management across equities, fixed income, asset allocation, private equity and private debt; investment banking services including equity and fixed income research and brokerage, M&A advisory and corporate finance; corporate and international banking with trade and export finance; asset servicing (custody, depositary, fund administration); and non-ferrous metals trading with logistics and hedging. It also issues EUROD, a euro-pegged stablecoin launched under EU MiCA regulation.

Product overview

ODDO BHF is a European financial group organized as a platform-plus-specialty model with four main business divisions. Private Wealth Management serves high-net-worth individuals and families through advisory, lending, and family office services. Asset Management provides investment solutions across equities, fixed income, private assets, and the EUROD stablecoin for institutional and advisor clients. Investment Banking offers equity and fixed income research, corporate finance advisory, and an institutional fund platform. Corporate Banking, Asset Services & Metals encompasses custody and depositary services, international corporate banking, and non-ferrous metals trading. The divisions share common infrastructure while maintaining distinct product identities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EUROD: Euro-pegged stablecoin launched by ODDO BHF under the EU's MiCA regulation, designed to serve as a European alternative to US dollar-based stablecoins for retail and institutional clients.
• Ladies Bank
• ODDO BHF Young Entrepreneurs Awards (OYEA)
• ODDO BHF On Demand
• Sport Now!

Products and services

• Private Wealth Management Wealth management and advisory services for high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, family offices and foundations, including tailored investment concepts, holistic wealth strategies, lending solutions, and intergenerational wealth transfer planning.
• Family Office Specialized family office services for ultra-high-net-worth families, covering wealth structuring, intergenerational governance and holistic advisory.
• Asset Management Asset management services in equities, fixed income, asset allocation, private equity and private debt for institutional clients and independent financial advisors across European and global mandates.
• Private Assets Private assets investment solutions within Asset Management for institutional and qualified investors seeking alternatives to public markets.
• Equity Research & Brokerage Independent equity research and brokerage services with expertise in European equity markets for institutional investors and corporate clients, including liquidity provision for listed companies.
• Fixed Income Research & Brokerage Independent fundamental research and brokerage for specialist fixed income clients covering credit markets and bond analysis.
• Corporate Finance Independent European advisory for corporate finance and M&A transactions targeting entrepreneur families and mid-market businesses, delivered with pan-European partner banks.
• Institutional Fund Platform Platform enabling institutional investors to optimize asset administration and fund management operations.
• Asset Servicing Front-to-back solutions including custody account services for asset managers, administrative and operational outsourcing for private banks and insurance companies, depositary services for listed and unlisted funds, and shareholder register management.
• International and Corporate Banking Banking services for corporate clients including payment services, account management, international trade financing, investment credit, foreign exchange operations, and export financing solutions.
• Metals Trading Non-ferrous metals trading in aluminium, copper, zinc and tin providing industrial clients with procurement, financing, logistics and price hedging services across the metals value chain.
• EUROD Stablecoin Euro-pegged stablecoin designed to serve retail and institutional clients as a European alternative to US dollar-based stablecoins.

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bit2MecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 October 2025Spanish cryptocurrency exchange platform for EUROD stablecoin listing under MiCA regulation
• FlowdeskcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 October 2025Liquidity provider for EUROD stablecoin ensuring market depth and trading capability
• ABN AMRO (ABN AMRO – ODDO BHF B.V. joint venture)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJoint venture partnership in the Netherlands where ABN AMRO and ODDO BHF SCA collaborate for investment banking and equity brokerage services, supervised by the AFM in the Netherlands
• H2Global FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership signed with Nigeria's Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning to establish framework for developing Nigeria's hydrogen economy through partnerships in renewable energy and green industrialisation
• Nigeria Ministry of Budget and Economic PlanningminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerODDO BHF representatives met with Minister Abubakar Bagudu to discuss Nigeria's investment opportunities following economic reforms
• Raiffeisen Bank InternationalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStrengthened M&A advisory partnership for clients in Austria, Central Europe and Eastern Europe

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Union Bancaire Privée (UBP): Swiss independent private bank with strong asset management and European private wealth franchise. Comparable in independence, European wealth focus, and growth via acquisitions (e.g., Coutts, Lloyds' non-core units).
• Kepler Cheuvreux: European independent broker and equity research provider covering European mid-cap markets. Highly comparable in equity research and intermediation franchise serving institutional clients across European markets.
• Natixis: French-headquartered investment bank and asset manager providing wealth management, asset management, corporate banking, and securities services to HNW clients and institutions. Highly comparable to ODDO BHF in its Franco-origin full-service model and IFA/CGP distribution.
• Berenberg: Germany's oldest bank, Hamburg-based, offering wealth management, asset management, investment banking (equity research, brokerage), and corporate banking. Directly comparable German private bank with comparable product mix and Mittelstand focus.
• Rothschild & Co: Independent Franco-European financial group offering private banking, wealth & asset management, and global advisory (M&A and debt advisory). Closest comparable in serving European HNW/UHNW families and entrepreneur-led M&A mandates.
• Hauck & Aufhäuser: German independent private bank providing private banking, asset management, and fund services. Comparable in serving Mittelstand entrepreneurs and providing asset servicing to third-party asset managers.
• Lazard: Independent global advisory and asset management firm with strong European private banking franchise. Comparable in independence, HNW/UHNW client focus, and reliance on advisory + AM fee streams.

Broad incumbents

• Deutsche Bank: German global universal bank with extensive private banking, asset management (DWS), and investment banking franchises. Overlap with ODDO BHF on German wealth, AM, and IB, but far broader scale and different regulatory profile.
• Banque Populaire (BPCE group): Major French banking group with retail, corporate, asset management (Natixis IM), and private banking franchises. Comparable as a large French incumbent offering private wealth, asset management, and investment banking, though broader retail exposure differentiates scope.

Regional players

• Stifel Financial (Mainfirst): Acquired Mainfirst in 2022, providing European broker and equity research services. Comparable in mid-cap European research and brokerage, though focused on a narrower product set.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments9 records

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