iXO Private Equity

iXO Private Equity is a private equity management company based in Toulouse, France, founded in 2003. It is recognized and authorized by the Financial Market Authorities, making it a prominent independent regional private equity General Partner in France. The firm specializes in managing various types of investment funds, including French General Private Equity Investment Funds, Local Private Equity Investment Funds, and Private Equity Investment Funds for Innovation. iXO Private Equity focuses on addressing the equity needs of high-potential companies primarily located in Western and Southern France. Its investment targets span several sectors, including consumer goods, information technology, biotechnology, healthcare, transportation, and chemicals, reflecting a diverse approach to private equity investment.

Olivier Athanase

CEO

Bruno de Cambiaire

Managing Partner

Nicolas Iordanov

Principal

Nicolas Iordanov

Director

Marie-Laure Joubard

Associate

Jean-Luc Riviere

Partner

Alexandre Sagon

Partner

François Sion

Analyst

Past deals in France

Glass Partners Solutions

Private Equity Round in 2022
Glass Partners Solutions SAS is a distributor and manufacturer of a wide range of glass products, catering primarily to manufacturers and processors in the glass industry. The company's offerings include monolithic glass, glass laminates, lacquered glass, mirrors, reflectors, anti-fire glass, radiation protection glass, printed glass, solar self-cleaning glass, tinted glass, low emissive glass, and specialized products such as anti-reflective and Uglas. In addition to its extensive product line, Glass Partners Solutions provides services such as storage, transport, and financing to support its business partners and clients. Established in 1984, the company is headquartered in Anglet, France, with additional offices in Spain and Portugal. Its infrastructure is designed to facilitate timely delivery, ensuring that clients receive the necessary glass panels for both decorative and functional applications in various settings, including offices and buildings.

EXSTO

Acquisition in 2020
EXSTO SAS specializes in the design and molding of industrial parts made from thermoplastic and polyurethane elastomers. Founded in 1976 and based in Romans-sur-Isère, France, the company serves various sectors, including industry, automotive, and offshore applications. EXSTO provides a wide range of products such as plates, metal-inserted plates, cylinders, tubes, and urethane-lined bearings. Additionally, the company manufactures bend limiters, sealing products, impact protection items, and friction-reducing lubricants. They also produce optical components like plastic lenses and electronic boxes. With a focus on innovation, EXSTO leverages its extensive experience in plastics engineering to deliver tailored elastomeric solutions.

CD SUD

Private Equity Round in 2020
CD SUD is a distributor of heating and air conditioning equipment based in Marseille, France. The company specializes in products from leading brands such as Mitsubishi Electric, Samsung, and Daikin, serving the PACA and Occitanie regions. With over 20 years of experience, CD SUD is recognized for its expertise in providing advice and technical support for systems that include direct expansion heating and air conditioning, ventilation, and related accessories. Additionally, the company offers photovoltaic systems and maintenance tools, ensuring customers have access to a comprehensive range of technical products and facilities throughout its service areas.

Tesalys

Private Equity Round in 2019
Tesalys SAS, based in Nailloux, France, specializes in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of on-site biomedical waste processing systems. The company offers advanced solutions such as the Steriplus 20 and Steriplus 40, which utilize steam sterilization and shredding to treat infectious waste generated by healthcare activities. These systems convert hazardous biomedical waste into harmless materials suitable for regular disposal, thereby reducing reliance on waste collection and incineration, and contributing to lower CO2 emissions. Designed for use in hospitals, clinics, laboratories, and other healthcare facilities, Tesalys systems are compact and easy to deploy, ensuring minimal personnel exposure and environmental risks. The company provides additional services, including customized equipment design, waste disposal audits, and staff training on waste management. Tesalys markets its products through a global network of qualified distributors, serving a diverse range of clients, including medical centers, veterinary facilities, and research institutions.

Groupe ESR

Private Equity Round in 2019
Operator of holding companies in Colomiers, France. The company's services include installation and maintenance of electrical systems, electronic security and air conditioning, catering to clients in industrial, retail and health sectors.

Recaero

Private Equity Round in 2018
Recaero SA is a manufacturer and distributor of aerospace spare parts, sub-assemblies, and modification kits, serving aerospace companies globally. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Verniolle, France, the company specializes in both metallic and composite aircraft components, including structural and engine parts. Recaero offers services such as re-industrialization, storage, maintenance, repairs, and spare parts support. With a subsidiary in Bengaluru, India, and a sales office in Arlington, Texas, along with a design office in Mirepoix, France, Recaero is well-positioned to provide tailored solutions for rapid manufacturing, prototyping, and serial production, catering to the diverse needs of the aerospace industry.

Domalys

Private Equity Round in 2018
Domalys SAS, established in 1990 and based in Vienne, France, specializes in providing innovative solutions and customized products aimed at enhancing the lives of elderly individuals and their caregivers. The company offers a range of products, including the Aladin lamp and telecare assistance, as well as tracking software and specialized tables designed for use in nursing homes. Domalys focuses on preventing falls and detecting early warning signs of health issues through intelligent lighting and technology that is co-designed with care staff. By addressing the specific needs of dependent elderly individuals, Domalys aims to improve their daily lives and the experiences of those who care for them.

Antabio

Series A in 2017
Antabio is a private biopharmaceutical company based in Labege, France, focused on developing novel treatments for drug-resistant infections, particularly targeting critical priority pathogens. Founded in 2009, the company specializes in creating antibacterial resistance-breakers that can restore the efficacy of existing antibiotics. Its key innovation includes inhibitors of bacterial metalloenzymes, specifically Metallo ß-lactamases (MBLs), which are designed to be used in combination with carbapenems to address significant treatment gaps in drug-resistant nosocomial infections. Antabio aims to provide health professionals with effective medicinal products to combat life-threatening respiratory infections, including carbapenem-resistant pneumonia and chronic pulmonary diseases. The company has received recognition for its research efforts, including a Wellcome Trust Seeding Drug Discovery Award.

Advicenne

Private Equity Round in 2017
Advicenne is a late-stage biopharmaceutical company founded in 2007 and headquartered in Nîmes, France. The company focuses on developing and commercializing innovative treatments for unmet medical needs in nephrology, particularly targeting orphan renal diseases and niche neurology indications. Its lead drug candidate, ADV7103, is undergoing late-stage clinical trials for two specific conditions: distal renal tubular acidosis (dRTA) and cystinuria. Advicenne aims to create pediatric-friendly therapeutics that enhance the lives of patients from early childhood through adulthood.

SIGFOX

Series E in 2016
Sigfox is the world’s leading provider of connectivity for the Internet of Things (IoT). The company has built a global network to connect billions of devices to the Internet while consuming as little energy as possible, as simply as possible. Sigfox’s unique approach to device-to-cloud communications addresses the three greatest barriers to global IoT adoption: cost, energy consumption, and global scalability. Today, the network is present in 26 countries and on track to cover 60 by 2018 – covering a population of 397 million people. With millions of objects connected and a rapidly growing partner ecosystem, Sigfox empowers companies to create new innovations on the IoT. Founded in 2010 by Ludovic Le Moan and Christophe Fourtet, the company is headquartered in Labège near Toulouse, France’s “IoT Valley”. Sigfox also has offices in Paris, Madrid, Munich, Boston, San Francisco, Dubai and Singapore.

SAS OPTIMUM

Acquisition in 2015
SAS OPTIMUM is a manufacturer based in Le Passage, France, specializing in a range of products for home improvement. Established in 1981, the company produces cupboard doors, room separators, sliding closet doors, and made-to-order cupboard façades, catering to both superstores and trade customers. In addition to standard and overlaid doors, SAS OPTIMUM also offers dressing rooms and various accessories, ensuring compliance with strict reliability standards to enhance product longevity. The company distributes its products through partners in France and internationally, emphasizing quality and customization in its offerings.

i-Run

Private Equity Round in 2015
i-Run is a privately held French online retailer of running and fitness clothing company.

Abrideal

Acquisition in 2014
Manufacturer of swimming pool enclosures based in Angresse, France. The company offers various types of pool enclosures such as removal, sliding, telescope, flat, and above-ground pools that combine technicality and aesthetics and also provide clients with installation services.

Scoop.it

Venture Round in 2013
Scoop.it helps millions of professionals and companies publish and share content online. Content is the most efficient way to drive traffic and leads but more than 70% of marketers fail at being efficient with content marketing. Scoop.it automates the content marketing process to generate traffic and leads in a more predictable way. Our unique technology enables ROI-driven marketers to produce content at scale by automating content research and curation and helps them generate more impact from content by using artificial intelligence. Scoop.it also provides content curation as a freemium service for individuals and as a knowledge sharing platform for companies looking to organize and share business intelligence. We’re headquartered in San Francisco, Calif., with offices in Toulouse, France. Scoop.it has received funding from Partech Ventures, Elaia Partners, IXO Private Equity and Orkos Capital.

AT Internet

Venture Round in 2013
AT Internet is one of the French Internet’s early pioneers. After two decades of existence, AT Internet is the only European company today among the worldwide leaders in digital analytics and digital intelligence. AT Internet’s Analytics Suite is used on more than 20,000 websites, mobile sites, and mobile apps globally. We count amongst our customers some of the world’s largest media groups (BBC, NPO, Schibsted, RTE, Le Monde…), banks (AXA, Société Générale, Crédit Agricole…) and have partnered with certain clients for more than a decade. Our unique approach to digital analytics is different from other solutions on the market. Having data you can trust is a mandatory foundation for any analytics project you undertake. That’s why our Analytics Suite features tools for easy quality control and dependable tagging for fully reliable data. Our solution and processes are completely compliant with stringent privacy laws (notably the European GDPR) and are certified by third-party auditors worldwide.

SIGFOX

Series B in 2012
Sigfox is the world’s leading provider of connectivity for the Internet of Things (IoT). The company has built a global network to connect billions of devices to the Internet while consuming as little energy as possible, as simply as possible. Sigfox’s unique approach to device-to-cloud communications addresses the three greatest barriers to global IoT adoption: cost, energy consumption, and global scalability. Today, the network is present in 26 countries and on track to cover 60 by 2018 – covering a population of 397 million people. With millions of objects connected and a rapidly growing partner ecosystem, Sigfox empowers companies to create new innovations on the IoT. Founded in 2010 by Ludovic Le Moan and Christophe Fourtet, the company is headquartered in Labège near Toulouse, France’s “IoT Valley”. Sigfox also has offices in Paris, Madrid, Munich, Boston, San Francisco, Dubai and Singapore.

SATMOS

Venture Round in 2012
SATMOS is an independent company founded in 2009 and based in Billere, France, specializing in satellite communications services for various sectors, including monitoring and environmental control. The company focuses on providing secure Machine to Machine (M2M) communication systems that enable real-time data acquisition and remote management of sensitive facilities and industrial installations. SATMOS offers solutions tailored for applications such as water monitoring, telemetry of energy transport networks, remote maintenance, environmental monitoring, and security. Its services are designed to ensure reliable and cost-effective data transmission, particularly for remote or isolated sites. SATMOS serves a diverse clientele across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, and initially collaborated with the European Space Agency to enhance its technology offerings.

SIGFOX

Series A in 2011
Sigfox is the world’s leading provider of connectivity for the Internet of Things (IoT). The company has built a global network to connect billions of devices to the Internet while consuming as little energy as possible, as simply as possible. Sigfox’s unique approach to device-to-cloud communications addresses the three greatest barriers to global IoT adoption: cost, energy consumption, and global scalability. Today, the network is present in 26 countries and on track to cover 60 by 2018 – covering a population of 397 million people. With millions of objects connected and a rapidly growing partner ecosystem, Sigfox empowers companies to create new innovations on the IoT. Founded in 2010 by Ludovic Le Moan and Christophe Fourtet, the company is headquartered in Labège near Toulouse, France’s “IoT Valley”. Sigfox also has offices in Paris, Madrid, Munich, Boston, San Francisco, Dubai and Singapore.

Pole Star

Series B in 2011
Pole Star, founded in 2002 and based in the United States and in France, is the pioneer and world leader in indoor location. Pole Star’s mission is to deliver high performance and complete range of indoor location services for venue owners and mobile solution providers covering over 100 million square feet of indoor areas worldwide.

SuperSonic Imagine

Series C in 2010
SuperSonic Imagine SA is a medical technology company that specializes in developing and manufacturing advanced ultrasound imaging systems. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Aix-en-Provence, France, the company is renowned for its Aixplorer system, which provides high-definition imaging and is particularly effective in diagnosing and monitoring breast, prostate, and thyroid cancers, as well as liver diseases. The Aixplorer system incorporates ShearWave technology, enabling quantitative elastography that measures tissue elasticity. SuperSonic Imagine operates primarily in markets such as China, the United States, and various European countries, distributing its products through a network of offices and distributors. As a subsidiary of Hologic Hub Ltd, the company continues to innovate in the field of medical imaging, enhancing the capabilities of healthcare professionals.

ABIONYX Pharma

Series C in 2010
ABIONYX Pharma SA is a biopharmaceutical company based in Labege, France, specializing in the discovery and development of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) therapies aimed at treating cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. The company is advancing a portfolio of HDL therapies, including CER-001, which is in Phase II clinical trials and is designed to mimic the properties of pre-beta HDL for patients with post-acute coronary syndrome and familial primary hypoalphalipoproteinemia. Additionally, ABIONYX is developing CER-209, a candidate in Phase I trials for metabolic diseases affecting the liver, as well as atherosclerosis and non-alcoholic steato-hepatitis. The company also focuses on innovative therapies for various conditions, including renal and ophthalmological diseases, and possesses a targeted drug delivery platform for oncology applications. Formerly known as Cerenis Therapeutics, ABIONYX Pharma rebranded in August 2019, continuing its commitment to addressing unmet medical needs.

Groupe ABF

Private Equity Round in 2010
Groupe ABF specializes in thermal insulation services for buildings across France. The company focuses on various aspects of thermal insulation, including applications in roof spaces, sub-slopes, walls, floors, and cellars. Additionally, Groupe ABF provides installation services for heating and air conditioning systems. They utilize a range of materials, including blower-applied sheep wool, cotton cellulose, glass wool, and mineral-based wool, to meet the insulation needs of their clients effectively.

Scoop.it

Series A in 2009
Scoop.it helps millions of professionals and companies publish and share content online. Content is the most efficient way to drive traffic and leads but more than 70% of marketers fail at being efficient with content marketing. Scoop.it automates the content marketing process to generate traffic and leads in a more predictable way. Our unique technology enables ROI-driven marketers to produce content at scale by automating content research and curation and helps them generate more impact from content by using artificial intelligence. Scoop.it also provides content curation as a freemium service for individuals and as a knowledge sharing platform for companies looking to organize and share business intelligence. We’re headquartered in San Francisco, Calif., with offices in Toulouse, France. Scoop.it has received funding from Partech Ventures, Elaia Partners, IXO Private Equity and Orkos Capital.
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