Nouvelle-Aquitaine Co-Investissement

Overview

Nouvelle-Aquitaine Co-Investissement (NACO) is a co-investment fund established in 2017 to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. Operating as a fund of funds, NACO collaborates with private investors to provide capital to regional companies, aiming to enhance their competitiveness and foster innovation. The fund is managed by AQUITI GESTION, a prominent player in the regional private equity and venture capital landscape. NACO's investment strategy focuses on a wide range of sectors, including technology, healthcare, energy, environment, digital services, industry, manufacturing, biotechnology, agriculture, food and beverage, consumer goods, retail, transportation, and logistics. The fund invests across various stages of company development, from seed and early-stage ventures to growth and late-stage enterprises. By partnering with private investors, NACO aims to leverage additional funding and expertise to maximize the impact of its investments. Since its inception, NACO has demonstrated a strong track record, investing over €74.5 million in 115 SMEs, with 97 currently in its portfolio. This has mobilized a total of €517 million in private investments, showcasing the fund's effectiveness in attracting private capital to the region. NACO's commitment to supporting regional economic development and job creation underscores its role as a key player in fostering innovation and growth within the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.

Investment Focus

• Companies must be based in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France.
• Targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
• Focus on sectors such as technology, healthcare, energy, environment, digital services, industry, manufacturing, biotechnology, agriculture, food and beverage, consumer goods, retail, transportation, and logistics.
• Investments across various stages, including seed, early-stage, growth, and late-stage enterprises.

Portfolio Companies