Groupe Mentor

What Groupe Mentor does

Groupe Mentor is a privately held French multi-sector holding company headquartered in Dommartemont (Lorraine), founded in 1990 by Benoît Michaux and formalized as a group in 1998. It creates, acquires, and takes equity stakes in operating companies to accelerate and structure their development across five sectors: Finance, Real Estate, Medical Aesthetics, Business Services, and Incubation & Investment. The group employs more than 2,600 collaborators across 15 countries and operates through approximately 20 operating subsidiaries including Groupe Empruntis (credit intermediation with ~250 agencies and 130+ banking partners, co-owned with Bridgepoint since 2022), Les Agents/Spartim/Foncéa/Ment'Renov/Fen&Lux (real estate value chain), CtrlZ/CIME under the 755nm holding (40+ medical aesthetics centers and physician training), Harry Hope/Jane Hope/Cairus/Aleo/NANCOMCY (recruitment, IT freelance platform, M&A advisory, and digital communication), plus Idrogénia (hydrogen incubation) and Apis & Love (environmental endowment fund).

The group monetizes primarily through transaction fees and project-based revenue across its operating subsidiaries, including credit brokerage commissions, real estate transaction commissions, recruitment placement fees, M&A advisory fees, digital marketing retainers (Aleo generates €4-5M annual revenue with 4,000+ clients), per-treatment aesthetic service pricing at CtrlZ centers, and tuition fees at CIME medical aesthetics training programs. Distribution is omnichannel: physical retail/agency networks for finance, real estate, and medical aesthetics; direct enterprise sales for recruitment, M&A advisory, and B2B communication; and digital self-serve platforms for IT freelance intermediation (Jane Hope) and financial comparison tools. The holding structure centralizes shared support functions (finance, HR, legal, IT, marketing) across subsidiaries, with international governance coordinated between headquarters and local market heads.

Name

Groupe Mentor

Legal name

MENTOR

Website

https://groupementor.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Dommartemont

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Finance / Credit Intermediation: Credit restructuring, real estate brokerage, crowdfunding, comparator platforms, digital marketing agency, and packaging services operated via Groupe Empruntis (since 2022, co-owned with Bridgepoint). Approximately 250 agencies and 130+ banking partners.
2. Business Services: Revenue from recruitment (Harry Hope, Jane Hope), M&A and financial advisory (Cairus), and communication/digital marketing (Aleo, Nancomcy). Includes both project-based and retainer advisory fees.
3. Advertising & Digital Marketing: Aleo generates annual revenue of 4-5 million euros from digital marketing services including website creation, SEO, social media management, and Google Ads campaigns for SMBs.
4. Real Estate Services: Revenue from property agencies (Les Agents), land development (Foncea), renovation (Ment'Renov), windows/joinery (Fen&Lux), and sale-and-buyback arrangements (Spartim). Transaction-based and project-based fees.
5. Medical Aesthetics: Revenue from tattoo removal and laser hair removal centres (CtrlZ, 30+ centres in France) and medical aesthetics training (CIME). Service-based pricing per treatment or training module.
6. Incubation & Investment: Co-investment in innovative projects, including hydrogen (Idrogenia) and societal endowment fund (Apis & Love). Investment returns and potential exit gains.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels10 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Groupe Mentor is a diversified investment and holding group that creates, acquires, and takes stakes in companies across five sectors: Finance (credit intermediation, mortgage broking, crowdfunding via Groupe Empruntis), Real Estate (agencies, land development, renovation, joinery via Les Agents, Foncéa, Ment'Renov, Fen&Lux, Spartim), Medical Aesthetics (tattoo removal, laser hair removal, and physician training via CtrlZ and CIME under 755nm), Business Services (recruitment, M&A advisory, digital communication via Harry Hope, Jane Hope, Cairus, Aleo, Nancomcy), and Incubation & Investment (Idrogénia for hydrogen, Apis & Love endowment fund, Mentor Institut training).

Product overview

Groupe Mentor is a diversified investment and holding group organized around five key sectors: Finance, Real Estate, Medical Aesthetics, Business Services, and Incubation & Investment. The group operates through multiple subsidiaries and brands rather than a single unified product/platform. In Finance, Groupe Empruntis (with brands like Empruntis, Immoprêt, Partners Finances) provides credit intermediation and brokerage. In Real Estate, subsidiaries including Les Agents (agencies), Spartim (sale & leaseback), Foncéa (land development), Ment'Renov (renovation), and Fen&Lux (joinery) cover the full property value chain. In Medical Aesthetics, 755nm parent brand encompasses CtrlZ (tattoo removal/laser hair removal) and CIME (medical training). In Business Services, Aleo/NANCOMCY (communication), Harry Hope and Jane Hope (recruitment), and Cairus (M&A advisory) serve corporate needs. In Incubation, Idrogénia, Apis & Love (endowment fund), and Mentor Institut support innovation and investment. These subsidiaries share common support functions (finance, HR, legal, IT, marketing) and operate under shared methods and standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Groupe Empruntis: Opérateur du pôle finance incluant Empruntis, Immoprêt, Partners Finances, Greeniz, Credistor, Raizers - courtage en crédits, regroupement de prêts, crowdfunding
• 755nm
• Apis & Love

Products and services

• Groupe Empruntis Finance sector operations including credit restructuring, mortgage broking, crowdfunding, financial comparison, digital media, and credit packaging services through brands including Empruntis, Immoprêt, Partners Finances, Greeniz, Credistor, and Raizers. Approximately 250 agencies and 130+ banking partners across France. Targets individual borrowers and SMBs seeking financing solutions.
• Les Agents Network of real estate agencies in Lorraine supporting buying, selling, and renting with local expertise, transparency, and follow-up throughout transactions. Targets individual property buyers, sellers, and renters in the Lorraine/Grand Est region.
• Spartim Specialist in sale and leaseback solutions (vente à réméré) for property professionals, offering acquisition with buyback option to help real estate professionals secure transactions without tying up capital. Targets property owners and real estate professionals needing liquidity solutions.
• Foncéa Land developer that identifies, acquires, divides, and makes land constructible, then markets plots to individuals, builders, and developers. Targets property developers, individual house builders, and property promoters.
• Ment'Renov Renovation company in Lorraine coordinating and executing all trades work, from occasional interventions to complete projects, with single-point management and clear timelines. Targets property owners in Nancy and Lorraine region seeking full-scope renovation services.
• Fen&Lux Window and exterior joinery company in Lorraine offering advice, supply, and professional installation of doors, garage doors, shutters, windows, bay windows, and pergolas. Targets property owners seeking exterior joinery installations.
• CtrlZ Specialized centers for tattoo removal and laser hair removal using medical-grade technologies (Q-Switch for tattoo removal, selective photothermolysis for hair removal) with professional medical oversight. Operates over 40 centers across France. Targets individual consumers seeking high-precision laser treatments.
• CIME (Collège International de Médecine Esthétique) International medical aesthetics training center founded in 1992, offering postgraduate education to physicians in aesthetic medicine with theory, practice, and clinical expertise. Programs are recognized by DREETS and QUALIOPI. Has trained over 3,000 doctors historically. Targets physicians and medical professionals worldwide seeking certified aesthetic medicine training.
• Aleo Communication agency with over 100 employees, 4,000+ clients, and annual revenue of €4-5 million, offering website creation, graphic design, SEO, social media management, and sponsored content (Google Ads). Targets SMBs in France seeking digital marketing execution.
• Harry Hope International recruitment firm operating across all strategic employment segments with sector expertise, serving companies in identifying, evaluating, and integrating qualified profiles. Present in 20+ cities across France, Spain, and Canada. Targets enterprise clients seeking talent across multiple sectors including logistics, commerce, industry, finance, IT, construction, real estate, marketing, and healthcare.
• Jane Hope Digital platform connecting companies with IT freelancers, serving as a trusted intermediary simplifying search and contracting for both parties with human-centered service. Targets companies and IT freelancers seeking flexible project-based collaboration with contract management and administrative support.
• Cairus Strategic advisory firm specializing in high-level balance sheet decisions, guiding leaders in M&A, transaction services, and financial advisory. Offices in Strasbourg, Paris, and Lyon. Targets mid-market and enterprise clients navigating M&A transactions, capital raises, or strategic financial decisions.
• Nancomcy Full-service 360° communication agency providing brand strategy, creative services, digital marketing, and technology solutions for performance-driven campaigns. Targets ETI, large accounts, public sector, and tech clients seeking business KPI-aligned creative execution.
• Idrogénia Incubation and investment entity mobilizing group methods and expert networks to support innovative hydrogen and sustainable projects from initial testing through structuring phases. Targets innovative projects in the hydrogen sector.
• Mentor Institut Professional training institute offering courses aligned with market needs in commercial, management, IT, real estate, and other sectors through expert trainers and industry partners. Targets professionals seeking continued education aligned with market needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,600+ collaborators across 15 countries and 5 sectors
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• GRDFminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025GRDF (gas distribution network operator) partners with Apis & Love and SLUC Nancy Basket in a social/environmental initiative where GRDF donates €50 to Apis & Love for every dunk scored by SLUC Nancy Basket players during the 2025-2026 season.
• SLUC Nancy BasketminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025SLUC Nancy Basket (professional basketball team) partners with Apis & Love and GRDF for a biodiversity initiative. Each dunk scored translates into a €50 donation to Apis & Love for pollinator protection.
• Nicolas Puzin, Kévin Pilot, Mathieu Mailliot, William Muringer (Co-founders of Harry Hope)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Nicolas Puzin, Kévin Pilot, Mathieu Mailliot, and William Muringer co-founded Harry Hope with Mentor in 2019, creating the multi-specialist recruitment subsidiary now present in over 20 cities across France, Spain, and Canada.
• Sylvain Mehareche (Co-founder of Partners Finances)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Sylvain Mehareche co-founded Partners Finances with Benoît Michaux in 1996, which became the foundation of the group's financial services pillar and later evolved into Groupe Empruntis.
• Medicalepil / 755nmcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Groupe Mentor entered the capital of Medicalepil in 2021 and launched the 755nm group to carry medical aesthetics activities including CtrlZ (laser hair removal and tattoo removal) and CIME (medical aesthetics training).
• Garo Filibosoglu (Co-founder of Spartim)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Garo Filibosoglu co-founded Spartim with Mentor in 2020, creating the real estate portage and sale-and-buyback subsidiary (Spartim).
• Apis & Love Endowment FundcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Apis & Love is an endowment fund created by Groupe Mentor in 2018 to support bee preservation, sustainable beekeeping, and environmental biodiversity initiatives. It operates as a wholly-owned societal initiative of the group.
• IdrogeniaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIdrogenia is the hydrogen-focused incubation and investment subsidiary of Groupe Mentor, representing the group's strategic investment in innovative and sustainable sectors.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves18 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Wendel SE: Wendel is a French-listed long-term investment company that holds and operates diversified subsidiaries across industrial and services sectors. It is structurally the closest publicly-traded analogue to Groupe Mentor's diversified, family/institutionally-influenced holding model.
• Eurazeo: Eurazeo is a major French investment group operating private equity, real estate, and direct private debt strategies with portfolio companies in services and consumer. Comparable as a French diversified investment platform with operating subsidiaries rather than a pure financial sponsor.

Broad incumbents

• Sofina: Sofina is a Belgian-listed European investment company with diversified minority and majority stakes in consumer, healthcare, services, and education. Comparable as a larger, more institutionalized European diversified holding with a similar long-duration family-shareholder orientation.
• Exor: Exor is a Dutch-listed diversified holding controlled by the Agnelli family with operating and minority investments across multiple industries. Comparable structurally as a family-controlled European holding pursuing long-horizon value creation through operating subsidiaries.
• PAI Partners: PAI Partners is a Paris-based private equity firm with a track record in French and European mid-market buyouts across services, retail, and industrials. Comparable as a major French PE player operating in overlapping sectors (recruitment, digital marketing, healthcare-adjacent).

Others

• Bridgepoint Group: Bridgepoint is a European mid-market private equity firm and direct co-investor in Groupe Mentor via Groupe Empruntis since 2022. Relevant as a financial sponsor inside the group's finance pillar rather than a direct operating competitor.

Emerging players

• Galderma: Galderma is a Swiss-headquartered global dermatology and medical-aesthetics company with skin-care, injectables, and aesthetic training businesses. Comparable through the medical aesthetics pillar (755nm/CtrlZ/CIME), though substantially larger and more product-focused versus Mentor's services-led model.

Regional players

• Randstad: Randstad is a global staffing and HR services major with extensive French operations through Randstad France. Comparable as a direct competitor to Harry Hope and Jane Hope in French and European recruitment, including IT freelance intermediation via Jane Hope.
• Cofidis: Cofidis is a leading French credit specialist offering consumer credit, credit restructuring, and distance-banking solutions. Comparable as a French-headquartered direct competitor in credit intermediation and debt consolidation against Groupe Empruntis brands.
• Nexity: Nexity is France's largest integrated real estate operator covering property development, services, and individual client transactions. Comparable as a French real estate services and development competitor overlapping with Les Agents agencies, Foncéa land development, and Ment'Renov renovation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries23 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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