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ACG Management

Europe, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France, Marseille

Description

ACG Management is an independent asset management firm based in Marseille, France, with a strong focus on unlisted equity investments across various stages. Established over two decades ago, the firm has built a significant presence in the French private equity and innovation capital landscape. They are authorized by the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) and specialize in providing capital to French small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and innovative startups.

The firm operates primarily through two distinct investment strategies: Capital Investissement (Private Equity) and Capital Innovation (Innovation Capital). Their Private Equity arm targets unlisted French SMEs and mid-cap companies (ETIs) that are in development or transmission phases, typically deploying investment tickets ranging from €1 million to €10 million. This strategy supports more mature businesses seeking growth capital or ownership transitions.

Conversely, their Innovation Capital division is dedicated to financing innovative startups with high growth potential, primarily focusing on seed and early development stages. For these early-stage ventures, ACG Management typically provides investment tickets between €500,000 and €3 million. This dual approach allows them to cover a broad spectrum of the "small caps" segment, from nascent technology companies to established, growing businesses.

ACG Management boasts substantial assets under management, exceeding €1.6 billion, and has a proven track record, having financed over 300 companies throughout its history. Their multi-regional approach, combined with deep local market knowledge, positions them as a key financial partner for French businesses aiming for expansion and innovation. The firm's long-standing experience and diverse investment capabilities underscore its commitment to fostering economic development within the French entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Investor Profile

ACG Management has backed more than 49 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 11 rounds, about 22% of its total and boasts 11 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series Unknown, Seed, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in France, Madagascar.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Health Care, Biotechnology.
  • Typical check size: $540K – $3.2M.

Stage Focus

  • Series Unknown (47%)
  • Seed (16%)
  • Series C (12%)
  • Series A (12%)
  • Series B (8%)
  • Private Equity (4%)

Country Focus

  • France (98%)
  • Madagascar (2%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Health Care
  • Biotechnology
  • Manufacturing
  • Medical Device
  • Consumer Goods
  • Mobile
  • E-commerce
  • Life Science
  • Sports
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does ACG Management frequently co-invest with?

Seventure Partners
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 3
Aster
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 2
Apicap
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 2
Sofimac Investment Managers
Europe, Auvergne, France, Clermont-ferrand
Co-Investments: 4
Rhone-Alpes Creation
Europe, Rhone-Alpes, France, Champagne-au-mont-d'or
Co-Investments: 2
Paca Investissement
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 4
Naxicap Partners
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 2
Bpifrance
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Maisons-alfort
Co-Investments: 5
Calao Finance
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 3
Emertec
Europe, Rhone-Alpes, France, Grenoble
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does ACG Management often collaborate with?

FK
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by ACG Management?

Little Cigogne

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

Little Cigogne is reinvents the shopping experience for children.

FashionShopping
Series UnknownMar 10, 2020
Amount Raised: $2,489,090
Kamp'n

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

Kamp'n is a management and optimization tool for agencies and advertisers interested in implementing data-driven marketing.

AdvertisingInternetSaaSSoftware
Series UnknownSep 2, 2019
Amount Raised: $2,192,701
My Coach Football

Biguglia, Corse, France

My Coach Football is develops and operates a subscription based platform for football coaches.

SoftwareSports
Series AJun 26, 2019
Amount Raised: $7,506,611
Volpy

Bastia, Corse, France

Volpy is the application which buys, exchanges and recycles smartphones.

E-CommerceMobileMobile AppsRecycling
Series UnknownJun 13, 2019
Amount Raised: $2,255,910
Emki Pop

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

Emki Pop produces natural frozen sticks made with seasonal ingredients.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingSnack Food
SeedMar 26, 2019
Amount Raised: $1,127,550
C4Diagnostics

Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France

C4Diagnostics develops and commercializes IVD kits based on its proprietary, versatile, phenotypic and simple technology.

BiopharmaBiotechnology
SeedSep 28, 2018
Amount Raised: $1,741,756
Volpy

Bastia, Corse, France

Volpy is the application which buys, exchanges and recycles smartphones.

E-CommerceMobileMobile AppsRecycling
SeedOct 23, 2017
Amount Raised: $1,528,150
ICARE Technologies

Ajaccio, Corse, France

ICARE developed a secured contactless identification and payment ring.

BankingSecurityWireless
SeedJul 18, 2017
Amount Raised: $2,886,923
3DRudder

Aix-en-provence, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France

3dRudder is a versatile motion controller for virtual reality and standard PC games.

3D TechnologyAugmented RealityCADConsumer ElectronicsGamingSoftwareVirtual RealityWireless
Series ASep 30, 2016
Amount Raised: $1,574,114
My Coach Football

Biguglia, Corse, France

My Coach Football is develops and operates a subscription based platform for football coaches.

SoftwareSports
SeedMay 1, 2016
Amount Raised: $2,978,727