
Grand Sud Ouest Capital
Description
Grand Sud Ouest Capital is a France-based investment firm specializing in supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-cap companies (ETIs) located within the Grand Sud Ouest region of France. Established as an independent and regionally focused player, the firm primarily invests in unlisted companies, providing both equity and quasi-equity financing. Their core mission revolves around assisting businesses through various stages of their lifecycle, including development, external growth, and ownership transmission, demonstrating a commitment to the economic vitality of their local area.
The firm's investment strategy is characterized by its flexibility in deal structure and sector focus. Grand Sud Ouest Capital typically deploys initial cheques ranging from €0.5 million to €5 million. Based on recent exchange rates, this translates to approximately $540,000 to $5.4 million USD. This range allows them to cater to a diverse set of companies requiring capital for expansion or strategic transitions. Since its inception, the firm has demonstrated a robust track record, having completed over 50 operations, and their current portfolio comprises around twenty active participations across various industries, reflecting their agnostic approach to sectors.
Grand Sud Ouest Capital positions itself as a close-proximity partner, offering both minority and majority stake investments depending on the specific needs and objectives of the target company. Their team of four investment professionals works closely with entrepreneurs to facilitate capital recomposition and support strategic initiatives such as mergers and acquisitions. By focusing on the Grand Sud Ouest region, the firm leverages its local expertise and network to identify promising opportunities and provide tailored support to foster the growth and long-term success of its portfolio companies, solidifying its role as a key regional financial actor.
Investor Profile
Grand Sud Ouest Capital has backed more than 22 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 5 rounds, about 23% of its total and boasts 4 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Private Equity, Series Unknown, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in France.
- Strong thematic focus on Manufacturing, Building Material, Retail.
- Typical check size: $540K – $5.4M.
Stage Focus
- Private Equity (50%)
- Series Unknown (41%)
- Series A (5%)
- Seed (5%)
Country Focus
- France (100%)
Industry Focus
- Manufacturing
- Building Material
- Retail
- Energy
- Renewable Energy
- Telecommunications
- Food Processing
- Consumer Goods
- Textiles
- Food And Beverage
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