123 Investment Managers

123 Investment Managers is an independent asset management firm based in Paris with an additional office in Lyon, established around 2000. It specializes in venture capital and private equity, managing direct investments and fund of funds across technology, industry, renewable energy, consumer goods, and sectors linked to health dependency and accommodation, such as elder care, clinics, and hotel catering. The firm focuses on Europe, with emphasis on France, Switzerland, the United States, and Canada, and targets portfolio companies with enterprise values typically between €5 million and €400 million, investing between €0.8 million and €8 million per company. It also pursues co-investments and multi-theme private market exposure, offering access to unlisted French companies and sustainable development opportunities for private and institutional investors.

Xavier Anthonioz

Co-Founder, President, Chairman of the Board and CEO

Kevin Bizot

Investment Director

Camille Dallemagne

Private Equity and Mezzanine Financing Associate

Pierre Dupuy

Associate Director

Jean-Philippe Olivier

Managing Partner

Jocelyn Tete

Investment Director

Past deals in Southwestern Europe

Climbing District

Series A in 2024
Climbing District is a social club and coworking space located in an artistic area between Batignolles, Canal Saint-Martin, Buttes-Chaumont, and Saint-Lazare. The company specializes in urban climbing, providing bouldering rooms suitable for climbers of all skill levels, from beginners to experienced athletes. Climbing District offers a variety of amenities, including training rooms designed for practice, relaxation, and work. In addition to these facilities, the company provides personalized training sessions, courses, and lessons, catering to individuals who are passionate about climbing and looking for a memorable experience.

Gameward

Seed Round in 2022
GameWard is a French-based global esports brand established in 2018. It unites professional gamers and content creators with the aim of inspiring future generations by delivering exceptional fan experiences. The company specializes in video games and esports business, offering training ecosystems for professional players through coaching, team building, and expert guidance to compete internationally.

Climbing District

Funding Round in 2021
Climbing District is a social club and coworking space located in an artistic area between Batignolles, Canal Saint-Martin, Buttes-Chaumont, and Saint-Lazare. The company specializes in urban climbing, providing bouldering rooms suitable for climbers of all skill levels, from beginners to experienced athletes. Climbing District offers a variety of amenities, including training rooms designed for practice, relaxation, and work. In addition to these facilities, the company provides personalized training sessions, courses, and lessons, catering to individuals who are passionate about climbing and looking for a memorable experience.

Gameward

Seed Round in 2020
GameWard is a French-based global esports brand established in 2018. It unites professional gamers and content creators with the aim of inspiring future generations by delivering exceptional fan experiences. The company specializes in video games and esports business, offering training ecosystems for professional players through coaching, team building, and expert guidance to compete internationally.

LeCiseau

Series A in 2019
LeCiseau is a prominent French marketplace focused on the hairdressing industry, offering a platform that connects customers with hair salons. The service allows users to discover quality hairdressers in their vicinity and book appointments online, benefiting from significant discounts during off-peak hours, with prices reduced by up to 50%. This approach not only enhances accessibility for customers seeking affordable hairdressing services but also assists salons in optimizing their business by filling empty slots during less busy times. By streamlining the booking process and promoting off-peak appointments, LeCiseau effectively boosts customer engagement for salons and maximizes their operational efficiency.
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