
IRDI SORIDEC Gestion
Description
IRDI SORIDEC Gestion is a prominent private equity firm based in Toulouse, France, with a strong focus on supporting companies across the Occitanie and Nouvelle-Aquitaine regions. As a portfolio management company, it provides equity capital to startups, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and mid-cap companies (ETIs) throughout their entire lifecycle, from initial creation and seed funding to development, growth, and even transmission or turnaround phases. The firm positions itself as a key regional player, aiming to foster economic development and innovation within its target geographies.
The firm's investment strategy is highly flexible, accommodating a wide range of company maturities and capital needs. IRDI SORIDEC Gestion typically invests directly in companies with first cheques ranging from approximately $54,000 (€50,000) up to $5.4 million (€5 million). For larger capital requirements, they have the capacity to co-invest, potentially bringing total investment amounts for a single company up to $10.8 million (€10 million). Their sector agnostic approach covers diverse industries, including digital technology, healthcare, industrial manufacturing, agro-food, environmental solutions, and various service sectors, reflecting a broad commitment to the regional economy.
With over two decades of experience in the private equity landscape, IRDI SORIDEC Gestion has built a substantial portfolio and significant operational scale. The firm currently manages 16 distinct funds, collectively overseeing more than $432 million (€400 million) in assets under management. Since its inception, IRDI SORIDEC Gestion has provided financial backing to over 450 companies, demonstrating a consistent and long-term commitment to fostering business growth and innovation across its target regions. This extensive track record underscores their role as a vital capital provider for businesses in Southern and Southwestern France.
Investor Profile
IRDI SORIDEC Gestion has backed more than 45 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 12 rounds, about 27% of its total and boasts 2 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series Unknown, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in France, Brazil, Singapore.
- Strong thematic focus on Biotechnology, Software, Information Technology.
- Led 1 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $54K – $5.4M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (33%)
- Series Unknown (27%)
- Series A (27%)
- Series B (7%)
- Private Equity (4%)
- Pre Seed (2%)
Country Focus
- France (91%)
- Brazil (2%)
- Singapore (2%)
Industry Focus
- Biotechnology
- Software
- Information Technology
- Manufacturing
- Health Care
- Medical Device
- Medical
- Food And Beverage
- Life Science
- Waste Management
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