iXO Private Equity

About iXO Private Equity

iXO Private Equity is one of the largest independent French regional private equity firms with €1 billion of assets under management as of December 2024, founded in 2002 (originally 2003) and based in Toulouse, Bordeaux, Marseille and Lyon. The firm specialises in small and mid-cap investments across the southern French regional ecosystem, providing capital across venture, growth and buyout strategies aligned with regional Occitanie and PACA business cycles.

Investment thesis

iXO Private Equity targets French regional small and mid-cap companies, deploying capital across venture capital (early-stage), growth equity (scaling SMEs) and selective buyout transactions (mid-cap LBO). Sector focus reflects the broad coverage typical of regional multi-strategy platforms, with the firm supporting French entrepreneurs across the southern French economic ecosystem. Equity ticket sizes vary by strategy from venture-stage early commitments through to mid-cap buyout positions.

Recent activity

Recent realised exits include 365talents (TMT, 2026), reflecting selective distribution activity across the regional portfolio. The platform tracks 11 funds and 15 active portfolio companies across the multi-vintage regional French programme.

Frequently asked questions

What investment strategy does iXO Private Equity focus on?

iXO Private Equity focuses on VC, Growth, Buyout strategies in the private equity space.

How many portfolio companies does iXO Private Equity have?

iXO Private Equity has 54 active portfolio companies and 24 completed exits and 17 funds tracked on GP Intel.

Where is iXO Private Equity headquartered?

iXO Private Equity is headquartered in Toulouse, France.

What is iXO Private Equity's assets under management?

iXO Private Equity manages approximately €1.0B in assets under management.

When was iXO Private Equity founded?

iXO Private Equity was founded in 2002.

What sectors does iXO Private Equity invest in?

iXO Private Equity invests across Industrials, Software, Consumer, Healthcare, Business Services, Energy.

What are iXO Private Equity's recent exits?

Recent realized exits by iXO Private Equity include: 365talents (2026) to Docebo; Recaero (2026) to Grand Sud-Ouest Capital (with Sofilaro, Idia Capital Investissement, BNP Paribas Developpement, Multicroissance); Finmed (2025) to Asker Healthcare; Magellium Groupe (2025) to Weinberg Capital Partners; Groupe ESR (2025) to Groupe familial du dirigeant; Hemodia (2025) to LBO France; Ceva (2025) to ARCHIMED and Institut Mérieux; Groupe GA (2025) to Eurazeo.