BNP Paribas Fortis Private Equity is a direct investment firm based in Brussels, Belgium. Established in 1982, the firm specializes in direct investments and co-investments (minority interests and/or mezzanine financing in mid-sized companies), as well as indirect investments (financial commitments in private equity funds). The firm operates as a subsidiary of BNP Paribas Fortis. The assets of the firm are managed and governed by an executive management team.