Financière Saint James
Private equityLuxembourg · 15 people tracked
Investment thesis
Financière Saint James is an investment firm combining technical, financial, legal and administrative expertise to support projects through their development. Founded by Michaël Benabou after his success with vente-privee.com, the firm invests in venture capital and real estate. It embraces an approach that blends observation and instinct, aiming to identify opportunities others might overlook and to give promising ideas a chance to grow.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 15 people
from the firm's websiteFounder of Financière Saint James and co-founder of vente-privee.com (launched 2001), where he led commercial development in France and internationally. An entrepreneur since age 18, he takes an instinct-driven approach to investing.
Deputy CEO for real estate, graduate of Ecole Centrale Paris and Sciences-Po Paris, with prior experience at Unibail-Rodamco on major Parisian development projects.
Managing Director who joined in 2015 to structure and lead the family office's diversified investment and management policy. A University of Paris Dauphine graduate, he previously worked at Apsys on the Beaugrenelle operation.
Head of real estate investments who joined in 2019. Previously at HSBC's REIT asset management division and involved in acquisitions worth around 400 million euros.
Founder of Colisée Family Office, which acts as financial director for the group since 2014, managing banking relationships, financial investments and debt. Background in corporate finance and wealth management.
Investments · 1 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathParis shopping center in which Financière Saint James took a 20% stake as its first significant investment.
Frequently asked questions
- What sectors does Financière Saint James focus on?
- Financière Saint James focuses on Construction Tech, E-commerce, PropTech, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Financière Saint James located?
- Financière Saint James is headquartered in Luxembourg, LU.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the team#252 - Michaël Benabou - Financière Saint James - L’autre fondateur de Veepee qui s’est émancipé ... - YouTube
Matthieu Stefani · Michaël Benabou
Michaël Benabou, président de la Financière Saint James - YouTube
Business Immo · Michaël Benabou
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