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IRDI SORIDEC Gestion

Europe, Midi-Pyrenees, France, Toulouse

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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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does IRDI SORIDEC Gestion frequently co-invest with?

360 Capital
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 3
Turenne Capital
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 2
Sofilaro
Europe, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, Montpellier
Co-Investments: 5
AQUITI Gestion
Europe, Aquitaine, France, Bordeaux
Co-Investments: 3
N
Europe, Aquitaine, France, Bordeaux
Co-Investments: 3
Sofinnova Partners
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 2
BNP Paribas Développement
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 3
Bpifrance
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Maisons-alfort
Co-Investments: 13
IXO Private Equity
Europe, Midi-Pyrenees, France, Toulouse
Co-Investments: 5
M Capital Partners
Europe, Midi-Pyrenees, France, Toulouse
Co-Investments: 4

Which angels does IRDI SORIDEC Gestion often collaborate with?

CR
Europe, Geneve, Switzerland, Geneva
Shared Deals: 1
ED
Europe, Aquitaine, France, Saint-pée-sur-nivelle
Shared Deals: 1
PA
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Shared Deals: 1
TE
Europe, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, Belgium, Brussels
Shared Deals: 1
JL
Europe, Rhone-Alpes, France, Lyon
Shared Deals: 1
AM
Europe, Poitou-Charentes, France, La Rochelle
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
FH
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by IRDI SORIDEC Gestion?

Greenphage

Clapiers, Languedoc-Roussillon, France

Greenphage creates bacteriophage solutions for human, animal, and plant health to combat bacterial infections.

BiotechnologyClinical TrialsMedicalTest and Measurement
SeedJul 10, 2025
Amount Raised: $2,223,340
bYoRNA

Bordeaux, Aquitaine, France

bYoRNA is cost-efficient, scalable bioproduction of high-quality therapeutic mRNA using eukaryotic cells, particularly recombinant yeast.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyIndustrial Engineering
Pre SeedJul 8, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,763,447

Feedae uses AI-augmented dialog analysis to boost sales and customer service teams' performance.

Software
SeedMar 31, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,730,864
Matchers

Montpellier, Languedoc-Roussillon, France

Matchers specialize in providing organization training courses and programs related to administration and management.

ConsultingEducationHuman ResourcesTraining
Series UnknownDec 19, 2024
Amount Raised: $1,295,569
Keysom

Pessac, Aquitaine, France

Develops RISC V based processor architectures that are automatically built from the application source code and dynamically reconfigurable.

SeedOct 8, 2024
Amount Raised: $4,390,196
IsyBuy

São Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

IsyBuy is a smartphone application that allows to find restaurants, and bars.

B2BB2CFinanceMobileSoftware
Series AJul 2, 2024
Amount Raised: $10,720,527
Materrup

Saint-geours-de-maremne, Aquitaine, France

Materrup is a building materials market.

Building MaterialConstructionIndustrialManufacturing
Series AJun 20, 2024
Amount Raised: $27,836,425

TurnK is a first NoCode services Group: Setup Website,CRM, ERP, Ticketing,WebApp,HR

SeedJun 7, 2024
Amount Raised: $2,161,461
SCOP3

Montpellier, Languedoc-Roussillon, France

SCOP3 is a platform that gives new life to professional equipment.

Environmental ConsultingRecyclingWaste Management
SeedMay 16, 2024
Amount Raised: $5,651,259
Infinite Orbits

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

Infinite Orbits is a satellite servicing company that focuses on satellite maintenance, orbit correction, and de-orbiting services.

AerospaceSatellite CommunicationService Industry
Series AMay 13, 2024
Amount Raised: $12,950,516