Tikehau Capital, a global alternative asset management group, has partnered with Société Générale Assurances, CNP Assurances, and CARAC Group to launch an innovative private equity fund dedicated to European defense and security sectors. The fund, named Tikehau Défense et Sécurité (TDS), will be available as unit-linked products in the life insurance and retirement savings policies of the three partner insurers starting September 2025.
Key Features of Tikehau Défense et Sécurité (TDS)
- Initial commitment of 150 million euros, equally invested by the three partner insurers
- Focus on strategic sectors such as aeronautics and cybersecurity
- Will invest in primary, secondary, or co-investment in European companies in targeted sectors
- Structured as a Specialized Professional Fund (SPF) complying with ELTIF 2.0 regulations
- “Evergreen” format with a 99-year lifespan and subscription or redemption windows every 15 days
Benefits and Objectives
The fund aims to support the emergence of future European leaders in defense and security while promoting job creation and economic dynamism. It will be available to individual policyholders, allowing them to diversify their savings by investing in strategic sectors of the European economy while targeting attractive performance.
Expert Insights
“With four private asset unit-linked products launched in 5 years, Tikehau Capital has become a key player in the democratization of non-listed investments via life insurance in France,” said Henri Marcoux, Deputy CEO of Tikehau Capital. “We are now looking to go one step further by offering a fund invested mainly in private equity, enabling policyholders to participate in the national investment effort in strategic sectors.”
About the Partners
- Tikehau Capital is a global alternative asset management group with €50.6 billion of assets under management.
- Société Générale Assurances offers a complete range of products and services in savings life insurance, retirement savings, and personal protection.
- CNP Assurances is a leading property and personal insurer with operations in 19 countries.
- CARAC Group is a mutual savings, pension, and provident institution providing financial solutions with a focus on performance and integrity.
