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Columbus Café has raised US$11 million

January 2007 — Colombus Café has raised US$11 million via a private placement from Beveguin.

Colombus Café is the first chain of French espresso bars with more than fifty stores in France and abroad.

Our role in the transaction

Oaklins’ team in France advised Colombus Café in its fundraising.

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Thibaut de Monclin

Managing Partner
Paris, France
Oaklins France

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