Aurel NextStage Private Equity is a private equity firm specializing in investments in growth or expansion investments, but can also invest in other stages. It seeks to target small and medium sized companies operating in media, distribution or value added services in Europe. The firm also focuses on firms that proactively use innovative technologies in order to improve efficiency. It seeks to avoid investments in start ups and technology companies. The firm typically invests in companies with sales between $5 million and $100 million. It seeks to invest between $0.5 million and $10 million in each transaction. The firm was previously known as Aurel Leven NextStage Private Equity. Aurel NextStage Private Equity was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Paris, France
| Company | Date | Round | Size | Participants |
| Alyotech | 7/10 | Venture Round | €4M | 5 |
| Alyotech | 6/07 | Venture Round | $13.5M | 5 |
| Ninsight Broadcast | 1/07 | Series A | $2.01M | 1 |