Description Using funds managed by shareholder Apax Partners, private equity firm Altamir Amboise co-invests in high-growth potential companies from several industries including technology, telecom, retail, consumer goods, health care, and business services. Its portfolio includes more than 20 companies including French consulting firm Altran Technologies, optical retailer Alain Afflelou, and Vizada, a leading telecom company. Altamir invests at all stages, including late-stage venture companies to more established businesses nearing the buy-out stage, and prefers to actively manage its holdings. The average holding period is five years. Chairman and CEO Maurice Tchénio owns 15% of the company.