Pays de la Loire Participations

Pays de la Loire Participations is a regional investment fund based in Nantes, France, established in 2011. Its core mission is to bolster the economic development of the Pays de la Loire region by providing crucial equity and quasi-equity financing to local enterprises. The fund primarily targets small and medium-sized businesses that are either in a significant growth phase or undergoing ownership transmission, provided they exhibit strong growth potential and a deep connection to the regional economy.

The fund's investment strategy is broad, encompassing support for innovation, general business expansion, international market penetration, and critical transitions like ecological and digital transformation. Pays de la Loire Participations typically acquires minority equity stakes, but also employs other financing instruments such as convertible bonds and shareholder current account advances to suit the specific needs of the companies it backs. This flexible approach allows them to adapt to diverse business scenarios and capital requirements.

Regarding its investment scope, Pays de la Loire Participations generally commits between €100,000 and €3 million per operation. This translates to an approximate range of $108,000 to $3.24 million USD, based on current exchange rates, for their typical first cheque. They frequently engage in co-investment alongside other financial entities, including banks, private investment funds, and business angels, which can facilitate participation in larger overall funding rounds. Since its inception, the fund has demonstrated a significant impact on the regional economy, having supported over 110 companies and invested nearly €100 million in total across various sectors within the Pays de la Loire region.