Capital Export, the support of companies towards export

Capital Export is an investment capital fund supporting SMEs and mid-caps for 10 years now. It supports companies wishing to change their international dimension. Capital Export allows them to obtain capital in orderto engage or accelerate their international expansion. In addition, it also accompanies them in their export strategy through the search for commercial partners for example. To prove that exporting does not only concern large companies, Capital Export has joined forces with OpinionWay to produce a barometer of the export of SMEs and mid-caps. It aims to measure and demonstrate the evolution of these companies internationally.

This barometer thus demonstrates the importance of a unique know-how Made in France and the impact it has abroad. Indeed, French know-how is valued and appreciated abroad, promoting the expansion of the company outside France.

Capital Export, the export barometer for SMEs and mid-caps

Capital Export is an independent investment fund created in 2010. It is dedicated to companies developing innovative products and with long-term development potential. Thus, he accompanies them in order to accelerate or launch their international expansion. For this, Capital Export provides them with capital ranging from 7 million to 15 million euros per operation. It invests only in the context of patrimonial operations or transfers. This is aimed at key executives of the company or external managers, who are in a majority or minority position. Capital Export thus supports companies in the different strategic phases of export.

international Capital Export barometer support

Capital Export called on OpinionWay to create the first export barometer. Indeed, its objective is to demonstrate that export is not exclusively reserved for large companies and that even SMEs and mid-caps can try their luck. Thus, the barometer assesses the evolution of companies internationally.

According to the barometer, export is an axis deserving of consideration. Indeed, of the 303 companies commissioned, 41% are already present abroad. International represents on average 12% of their turnover for these companies. Nevertheless, 85% of non-exporting companies have not tried to expand across borders. Developing your business abroad is, however, a growth driver, especially for exporting companies. As the health crisis has had an impact on activities abroad, opinions are mixed regarding development abroad. Indeed, 68% of respondents think that it is a profitable and motivating strategy but 63% think that it is a risky and expensive bet.

Obstacles to internationalization, the consequences of the health crisis

The export of French products and services is a way to contribute to the country’s economic recovery. Indeed, after more than a difficult year for business activity, the more or less normal recovery is finally coming. Nevertheless, companies that have been strongly impacted by the health crisis are not able to develop for export.

Thus, to revive the economy after the health crisis, the Government has put in place several mechanisms to promote exports. Indeed, in a health crisis situation that has created financial difficulties for companies but also because of strong competition abroad, companies do not have a taste for risk. The devices are intended for SMEs and mid-caps, including the export recovery cheque, the protection insurance as well as the VIE recovery cheque. This aid is covered by the costs enabling companies to carry out their export projects.

Nevertheless, some obstacles to internationalization persist despite the aid put in place by the State. Indeed, customs barriers, payment delays or logistics costs are negative aspects of exporting that frighten companies. It is in these cases that support has an important role. It aims to reassure companies and guide them to implement their projects in a serene way.

Sources:

60% of exporting SMEs and mid-caps plan to accelerate their international activity and focus on Europe,OpinionWay and Capital Export, press release of 29 June 2021

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