IDI
IDI Emerging Markets SA, established in 2008, is a Luxembourg-based private equity firm specializing in direct investments and fund of funds investments in emerging markets. The company focuses on growth capital, venture capital, and leveraged buyouts, targeting small and mid-sized companies with revenues between $20 million and $200 million, and enterprise value between $100 million and $1 billion. IDI Emerging Markets primarily invests in large, structured emerging markets such as China, India, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East, allocating approximately 25% of its funds to each region. The firm co-invests and seeks minority stakes, typically not exceeding 20%, and prefers to be the first investor in equity projects. IDI Emerging Markets operates as a subsidiary of Groupe IDI, a private equity firm founded in 1970 in France, focusing on small and mid-sized companies across various sectors.
Past deals in Southern Europe
EXSTO
Acquisition in 2024
EXSTO SAS specializes in the design and molding of industrial parts made from thermoplastic and polyurethane elastomers. Established in 1976 and based in Romans-sur-Isère, France, the company provides a wide range of products and solutions tailored for industries such as automotive and offshore. Its offerings include plates, bars, cylinders, and tubes, as well as specialized components like urethane lined bearings, ejectors, and various types of springs. EXSTO also manufactures optical parts, including plastic lenses, and electronic components such as connection boxes. With extensive expertise in plastics engineering, the company focuses on innovative elastomeric solutions, encompassing the molding of both compact and cellular polyurethane elastomers, alongside the injection and machining of thermoplastics.
Sarbacane Software
Venture Round in 2020
Sarbacane Software SAS, founded in 2001 and based in Hem, France, specializes in developing software solutions tailored for the advertising and marketing sectors. The company provides a range of services including email marketing, SMS marketing, transactional emails, automated email campaigns, and integrations such as WordPress extensions and APIs. Sarbacane Software primarily serves small to mid-sized enterprises, boasting a customer base of around 25,000 clients. The company focuses on enhancing communication and marketing strategies through its innovative tools and applications.
Emeraude International
Acquisition in 2012
Emeraude International SA is a distributor of polymers and chemicals, specializing in a diverse range of products, including polyolefins and thermoplastics. The company offers blown film extrusion polymers used in agricultural films, food packaging, and flexible packaging, as well as blow molding polymers for beverage and cosmetic containers. Additionally, Emeraude provides pipe extrusion polymers for various applications, including telecommunications, and injection molding polymers for creating household items, garden furniture, and industrial components. With a strong focus on supply chain solutions and tailored logistics, Emeraude International serves a global clientele, primarily in Africa, the Indian subcontinent, Europe, and Southeast Asia. Established in 1986 and headquartered in Paris, France, the company has expanded its presence with additional offices in France and internationally.
World Freight Company International
Venture Round in 2011
World Freight Company International, established in 2004 and headquartered in Paris, operates as a general sales and services agent for the air cargo industry. The company is active in over 30 countries and specializes in managing the complete freight capacity sales process on an outsourced basis. Its offerings encompass a range of services, including packaging, air, sea, and road transport, as well as customs clearance and storage. By partnering with airlines, World Freight Company International provides the necessary global presence and resources to effectively sell and optimize cargo capacity, thereby enhancing operational efficiency in the aviation sector.
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