
Galia Gestion
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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