Calao Finance
Description
Calao Finance is an independent private equity firm based in Paris, France, established in 2008. The firm specializes in providing growth capital and financing solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) primarily within France. Their investment philosophy centers on supporting the development, transmission (MBO/MBI), and strategic growth of promising businesses across various sectors of the French economy.
The firm manages a range of investment vehicles, including FIP (Fonds d'Investissement de Proximité) and FCPI (Fonds Commun de Placement dans l'Innovation) funds, which are specific French tax-incentivized funds designed to channel capital into local and innovative companies. Calao Finance targets companies with established business models, typically generating revenues between €5 million and €50 million. The firm has demonstrated significant scale, with over €150 million in assets under management, reflecting its substantial commitment to the French SME landscape.
Calao Finance typically deploys investment tickets ranging from €1 million to €5 million per company, providing flexible capital tailored to the specific needs of each portfolio business. Their portfolio spans more than 30 companies across diverse sectors such as industry, services, healthcare, and digital technology. The team at Calao Finance adopts a hands-on approach, working closely with management teams to foster strategic development, operational improvements, and market expansion, thereby acting as a true partner in their portfolio companies' success.
Investor Profile
Calao Finance has backed more than 23 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 5 rounds, about 22% of its total and boasts 6 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series Unknown, Series A, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in France.
- Strong thematic focus on Information Technology, Software, Robotics.
- Typical check size: $1.1M – $5.4M.
Stage Focus
- Series Unknown (39%)
- Series A (22%)
- Series B (17%)
- Seed (9%)
- Series C (4%)
- Post Ipo Equity (4%)
- Private Equity (4%)
Country Focus
- France (100%)
Industry Focus
- Information Technology
- Software
- Robotics
- Manufacturing
- Big Data
- Saas
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Marketing
- Information Services
- Cloud Computing
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