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Galia Gestion

Europe, Aquitaine, France, Bordeaux

Description

Galia Gestion is a well-established private equity and venture capital firm headquartered in Bordeaux, France. Founded in 1990, the firm specializes in providing equity financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across various sectors. Its primary focus areas include growth capital (capital développement) and buyouts (capital transmission), aiming to support companies in their development, expansion, and ownership transfer phases. Galia Gestion primarily targets businesses within the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region and broader France, leveraging its deep understanding of the local economic landscape.

The firm's investment strategy centers on becoming a long-term financial partner, offering not just capital but also strategic guidance and operational support to its portfolio companies. Galia Gestion typically deploys equity tickets ranging from €1 million to €5 million per operation, which translates to approximately $1.08 million to $5.4 million based on recent exchange rates. This flexible approach allows them to address a diverse set of financing needs, from accelerating organic growth to facilitating management buyouts. The firm manages several funds, with over €150 million in assets under management, demonstrating its significant capacity to invest in promising French businesses.

Since its inception, Galia Gestion has built a robust track record, having supported more than 100 companies through various stages of their lifecycle. Their philosophy emphasizes proximity and a hands-on approach, working closely with entrepreneurs to achieve their strategic objectives. This commitment to partnership and regional development underscores their role as a key player in the French private equity landscape, contributing to the vitality and growth of local economies by fostering strong, sustainable businesses.

Investor Profile

Galia Gestion has backed more than 55 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 13 rounds, about 24% of its total and boasts 4 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series Unknown, Series A, Seed rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in France, United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Manufacturing, Biotechnology.
  • Typical check size: $1.1M – $5.4M.

Stage Focus

  • Series Unknown (53%)
  • Series A (24%)
  • Seed (13%)
  • Series B (9%)
  • Private Equity (2%)

Country Focus

  • France (98%)
  • United States (2%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Manufacturing
  • Biotechnology
  • Industrial
  • Health Care
  • Medical
  • Medical Device
  • Information Technology
  • Electronics
  • Hardware
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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 Galia Gestion frequently co-invest with?

XAnge
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 2
EC
Europe, Aquitaine, France, Bordeaux
Co-Investments: 2
Innovacom
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 2
IRDI
Europe, Midi-Pyrenees, France, Toulouse
Co-Investments: 10
F
Europe, Aquitaine, France, Mérignac
Co-Investments: 2
AQUITI Gestion
Europe, Aquitaine, France, Bordeaux
Co-Investments: 15
I
Europe, Midi-Pyrenees, France, Toulouse
Co-Investments: 3
Broadview Ventures
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 2
Bpifrance
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Maisons-alfort
Co-Investments: 4
M Capital Partners
Europe, Midi-Pyrenees, France, Toulouse
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does Galia Gestion often collaborate with?

Shared Deals: 1
AS
Europe, Midi-Pyrenees, France, Toulouse
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Galia Gestion?

Agenium

Toulouse, Midi-Pyrenees, France

Agenium provides simulation solutions for space industry, aeronautics, defense and security.

Information TechnologySoftwareWeb Development
Series UnknownJan 19, 2023
Amount Raised: $2,383,369
Wizaly

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

Marketing attribution platform

AdvertisingAnalyticsSaaS
Series UnknownSep 27, 2022
Amount Raised: $5,757,489
Germitec SAS

Ivry-sur-seine, Ile-de-France, France

Germitec is a healthcare company that designs, Commercialize UV-C disinfection systems for hospital hygiene system.

Health CareMedical
Series UnknownMay 10, 2022
Amount Raised: $11,582,068
Mon Chasseur Immo

Montpellier, Languedoc-Roussillon, France

Mon Chasseur Immo is a Real Estate, based in Languedoc Roussillon.

Real Estate
Series UnknownMay 10, 2022
Amount Raised: $10,529,153
Terakalis

Montpellier, Languedoc-Roussillon, France

Terakalis designs and manufactures equipment for the non-destructive testing of materials.

Industrial Engineering
Series AMar 18, 2022
Amount Raised: $3,200,000
FineHeart

Bordeaux, Aquitaine, France

FineHeart is a medical device company

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalMedical Device
Series BJun 1, 2021
Amount Raised: $25,656,752
TreeFrog Therapeutics

Bordeaux, Aquitaine, France

TreeFrog Therapeutics is a stem cell company that will enable millions of patients to access the medical revolution of cell therapies.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyTherapeutics
Series AMay 13, 2019
Amount Raised: $7,300,926
My-Serious-Game

Tours, Centre, France

My-Serious-Game develops knowledge of your employees, enhances their soft skills and mobilizes them, through tailor-made gamified solutions.

EdTechEducationTraining
Series AJan 14, 2019
Amount Raised: $3,441,946
Loisirs Enchères

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

Loisirs Enchères is a auction site for holidays and leisure activities.

E-CommerceInternetLeisure
Series UnknownNov 26, 2018
Amount Raised: $4,533,266
Antabio

Labège, Midi-Pyrenees, France

Antabio is a private biopharmaceutical company developing antibacterial resistance-breakers in areas of highest medical need.

BiotechnologyLife ScienceMedical Device
Series AJul 12, 2018
Amount Raised: $6,065,279