A well established entrepreneurial culture
Initiative, ability to listen and grasp realities, 360° consulting and support capabilities, hands-on approach… At Arts et Biens, we have first-hand experience of the day-to-day realities and ups and downs of business. We understand the support needed by entrepreneurs who are often alone with their intuitions, choices and risk-taking. We understand the realities of markets and economic conditions, which require inventiveness, agility and resilience…
For the last twenty-five years, the Arts et Biens team has been taking the utmost care to develop relationships based on trust with the entrepreneurs it supports. Our core values include encouraging initiative, iterating until appropriate solutions are identified, and providing new financial resources.
Arts et Biens was founded by Pierre Lévy in 1956. Pierre Lévy is the founder of the Devanlay Group, which specialises in the hosiery industry and distribution, with brands such as Lacoste, Jill, Scandal, Timwear, Nouvelles Galeries and Prisunic.
In 1976, Pierre and Denise Lévy donated nearly 2,000 artworks to the Museum of Modern Art in Troyes.
1998 > 2025
Over twenty-five years of experience in private equity investment
Our DNA
- Entrepreneurial culture
Our role is similar to that of a supervisory board. We never interfere in day-to-day decisions - Transparency
We focus on facts. We encourage open discussions, initiative, responsibility, and key decision-sharing - Long-term vision
Every decision is made with a constant focus on strengthening and sustaining the company and its activities - Alignment of interests
The shareholders’ agreement defines the key points of governance and specifies liquidity scenarios with managers