Oddo BHF

Oddo BHF’s main activities are asset management, private banking, and investment banking. The company offers a range of financial products and services, including portfolio management, investment advice, wealth management, as well as corporate banking services such as financing, mergers and acquisitions advisory, and financial analysis. Oddo BHF primarily serves a clientele of institutional investors, companies, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth private clients, mainly in Europe, with a strong presence in France and Germany.

Oddo BHF is a Franco-German financial group founded in 1849. Its history began with the creation of Oddo Bank in Marseille, initially specializing in trading and trade finance. Over the decades, the company developed by diversifying its activities into private banking, asset management, and investment banking.

A key milestone in its development was the acquisition of the German bank BHF-Bank in 2016, marking a major expansion in the European market and the birth of the Oddo BHF group. This merger strengthened the group’s presence in Germany and created a leading player in wealth management and corporate banking between France and Germany.

Oddo BHF has also multiplied strategic partnerships, notably with European financial institutions, to broaden its range of services and strengthen its sector expertise. The group has pursued a policy of targeted acquisitions, integrating asset management companies and consulting firms to complement its skills and increase its critical size.

Strategically, Oddo BHF has regularly adapted its business model to respond to changes in the financial market, investing in the digitalization of its services and developing innovative solutions for its institutional and private clients. Today, Oddo BHF positions itself as a leading independent player in Europe, recognized for its expertise, financial strength, and ability to support its clients over the long term.

The company was initially funded by the founders' own capital, then carried out several fundraising rounds. According to available information, a first fundraising round took place in 2018 with business angels and local investment funds. In 2021, a second fundraising round was carried out, this time with the participation of institutional investors, including Oddo BHF. Other funding rounds followed, notably in 2023, enabling the company to support its growth and international development.