Groupe IRD

Groupe IRD is a private equity investment firm founded in 1956 and located in Lille, France. The company focuses on financing the development of small and medium-sized enterprises (PME/PMI) primarily in the Nord Pas de Calais region and the North of Paris. Groupe IRD integrates three core areas of expertise: private equity investments, corporate real estate, and financial advisory services, which include fundraising, business transfers, and strategic guidance. The firm aims to support the growth and sustainability of local businesses through tailored investment solutions and comprehensive financial strategies.

Alex Marchal

Managing Director, IRD IMMO

Past deals in Southern Europe

Ausha

Seed Round in 2020
Ausha is a podcast hosting and marketing platform founded in 2018 and based in Tourcoing, France. The platform currently hosts over 7,000 podcasts and provides users with a comprehensive suite of services designed to enhance podcast visibility and engagement. Key features include unlimited hosting, one-click publication to YouTube, and distribution to 22 major podcast directories. Additionally, Ausha offers a unique social media manager, a customizable Smartplayer, newsletter and website integration, as well as advanced audience analytics to track performance. The platform also provides monetization options, empowering podcasters to maximize their revenue potential. Following its successful establishment in France, Ausha expanded its operations to the United States in October 2022.

BBG Market

Series B in 2015
BBG Market is a prominent retail chain based in Marquette-lez-Lille, France, with additional locations in Villeneuve d'Ascq, Outreau, Hazebrouck, Capinghem, and Petite Foret. Established in 2011, the company specializes in offering a wide array of products, including organic fruits and vegetables, fresh produce, meats from its butcher and delicatessen, bulk items, and both savory and sweet groceries. Additionally, BBG Market provides cosmetics, hygiene products, beverages, baked goods, baby items, gluten-free products, food supplements, and hardware supplies. As the largest organic supermarket in the Lille region, BBG Market emphasizes a diverse selection of high-quality organic goods to cater to its clientele.
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