IRD Invest
Overview
IRD Invest is a French private equity firm that invests in startups, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and mid-sized companies, supporting their growth and transformation ambitions. The firm is part of the IRD Group, which has been active since 1956 in financing the development of businesses in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region. IRD Invest manages five investment funds and has been supporting entrepreneurs in their start-ups, takeovers, development, and external growth projects for over 30 years. The firm's investment strategy focuses on sectors such as education, energy, food and drinks, human resources, IT - digital, manufacturing industry, mobility, digital health, digital marketing, and advanced materials. IRD Invest typically invests between €3 million and €20 million, targeting companies at various stages, including seed, early stage, Series A, Series B, growth, late stage, pre-IPO, buyout, turnaround, and distressed situations. With a track record of over 1,076 companies supported since 1991 and 25 operations completed in 2024, IRD Invest demonstrates a strong commitment to fostering sustainable value for companies, shareholders, employees, and the territory. The firm's approach emphasizes collaboration, sharing, and listening as keys to effective governance and overall corporate performance, aiming to create lasting value for all stakeholders.
Investment Focus
- Companies with strong growth potential
- Innovative business models
- Alignment with IRD Invest's sector focus
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does IRD Invest invest in?
IRD Invest invests in Energy, Education, Digital Health, Mobility, IT - Digital and Digital Marketing, and is based in Marcq-En-Barœul, France. IRD Invest is listed as a private equity in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does IRD Invest invest at?
IRD Invest backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B, Growth and Late Stage, writing cheques of 3M - 20M.
Which regions does IRD Invest invest in?
IRD Invest invests across France.
What companies has IRD Invest invested in?
IRD Invest's portfolio includes Oscare, Tymate, Actéo and Calitel.
How do I contact IRD Invest?
IRD Invest's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of the team.
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