in securing financing for
their strategic operations
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We support exceptional
entrepreneurs and corporates
Fundamental Partners is a leading independant debt advisory firm based in Paris.
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What we do


We structure and implement tailor-made financing solutions for our clients, leveraging our deep expertise across a wide range of debt instruments, including private debt, syndicated loans, listed bonds, Euro PP, mezzanine, unitranche, and more.
Our recognized practice also extends to structuring ESG and impact financings, helping companies align their funding strategies with sustainable growth objectives.

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We act with independence, discretion, and full alignment with our clients’ interests.

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We believe debt is not just a financial instrument — it's a strategic lever. Our team combines deep market knowledge in both public and private debt, technical expertise, and an entrepreneurial mindset to deliver financing solutions that unlock long-term value.


They talk about us


Olivier Bertrand Groupe Bertrand

Olivier Bertrand
Groupe Bertrand
groupe-bertrand.com

Groupe Bertrand

"In a demanding market, we need a partner capable of structuring and negotiating ambitious financings while taking our specificities into account. Fundamental Partners perfectly fulfills this role: they design the best financing solutions for us and have been contributing to our development.”

Jean-Bernard Lafonta CEO, HLD

Jean-Bernard Lafonta
CEO, HLD
groupehld.com

HLD Europe

“We are an investment group committed to supporting high-growth European companies. We chose to work with Fundamental Partners at the outset because we share the same entrepreneurial spirit. Their expertise has enabled us to structure financing solutions perfectly suited to HLD Group’s ambition and sustained growth.”

Moïse Mitterrand CEO, Bassac

Moïse Mitterrand
CEO, Bassac
bassac.fr

Bassac

“We had engaged one of the top advisory firms in the market for an unusual financing, but nothing was moving forward. Fortunately, we crossed paths with Matthias at Fundamental Partners. He completely changed the game by turning the approach around, bringing fresh ideas and new lenders who rightly place their trust in him. All of this delivered with humor, enthusiasm, and determination. Fundamental is unique in this business."

Nathanaël Karmitz CEO, MK2

Nathanaël Karmitz
CEO, MK2
mk2.com

MK2

“Structuring suitable financing solutions requires rigor, foresight, and a strong grasp of the group’s asset-related issues, particularly in the cultural sector and in relation to real estate assets. Fundamental Partners has supported us for many years with method and expertise, securing optimal financial conditions aligned with our group’s long-term vision.”

David Layani CEO, Onepoint

David Layani
CEO, Onepoint
groupeonepoint.com

Onepoint

“Onepoint positions itself as a leader in AI, Cloud, and cybersecurity transformation for large global organizations experiencing rapid growth. We aim to seize opportunities in the market at any time. The expertise and commitment of Fundamental Partners have been key in securing our financing and supporting our expansion.”

Léopold Berthier CEO, Substipharm

Léopold Berthier
CEO, Substipharm
substipharm.com

Substipharm

“In the pharmaceutical industry, financing requires partners who can navigate a selective and complex environment. Fundamental Partners has repeatedly structured tailor-made solutions and mobilized the right investors and lenders to support our development.”

Anthony Carvalho Group Deputy CEO, Limagrain

Anthony Carvalho
Group Deputy CEO, Limagrain
limagrain.com

Limagrain

“In an industrial sector where growth financing requires tailored solutions, we have been able to rely on Fundamental Partners’ expertise to structure financing perfectly aligned with our industrial investment needs, which will in turn fuel the development of our agricultural sector. Their support enabled us to secure customized and competitive financing, in line with our ambitions and commitments.”

Bruce IEHL Directeur Général Adjoint Finance

Bruce IEHL
Directeur Général Adjoint Finance
EURENCO

EURENCO

“What truly set Fundamental Partners apart was not only their deep understanding of banks, financing structures and corporate realities, but also their exceptional responsiveness, energy, and disruptive mindset. Their dynamic team was a true partner in navigating complexity and delivering this success.”


Why choose Fundamental Partners


Why choose Fundamental Partners

 

When debt is your only business, you do it differently.

We build long-term partnerships, not one-off transactions.


Debt is the only thing we do. At Fundamental Partners, debt advisory is our sole focus. All of our collective experience across investment banking, leveraged finance, capital markets and private debt is fully dedicated to structuring and optimizing debt solutions.

We bring deep technical expertise, total independence, and an unrelenting focus on delivering the best possible outcomes for our clients.

We work alongside our clients over time, helping them design and execute financing strategies that support their ambitions as they grow and evolve.

/Covering all financing needs...

Acquisition

Refinancing

Capex

Working capital

Holdco and NAV financing

Growth and scale financing

Dividend recap

Credit Rating advisory

Market operations financing

Special situations

/...Through the full range of debt solutions

Private debt

Syndicated loans

Listed bonds

Mezzanine

Unitranche

Euro PP

Innovative opportunistic: PGE, PPR, Obligations Relance

Hybrid, non dilutive, capital


Management Team


Fundamental Partners is managed by experienced professionals with a shared ambition: to build the leading independent debt advisory firm dedicated to corporates and entrepreneurs.


Our team brings together decades of investment banking and private debt experience with more than €20bn raised or invested in European Midcaps.

Matthias Kuntz Founder & Managing Partner

Matthias Kuntz

Founder & Managing Partner

     
Matthias founded Fundamental Partners in 2017.
Cédric Lalain Managing Partner

Cédric Lalain

Managing Partner

     
Cedric has a lengthy experience in Midcap companies financing and debt transaction structuring.
Fundamental Partners - Charles-Henri Berbain - Managing Partner

Charles-Henri Berbain

Managing Partner

     
Charles-Henri has over 25 years of experience in capital markets and financial advisory.
Fundamental Partners - Bénédicte Leneveu - Executive Partner

Bénédicte Leneveu

Executive Partner

     
Bénédicte brings over 25 years of experience in financing.


Contact


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Our office address is:
9bis, rue de Maubeuge
75009 Paris France

Fundamental Partners, a simplified joint-stock company (SAS) with its registered office at 10 rue de la Paix, 75002 Paris, registered with the Paris Trade and Companies Register under number 829 985 399, listed with ORIAS (the French register of insurance, banking, and finance intermediaries) under number 17004352 as a Broker in Banking Transactions and Payment Services, and a member of ANACOFI.