IDI Group

What is IDI Group?

IDI Group is a Paris-based private equity firm that specializes in equity investments in small and mid-sized companies, operating since 1970. The firm pursues investments in various industries, including Other, Business Solutions, FinTech, Hardware, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Distribution.

With two dedicated subsidiaries, Idinvest Partners and IDI Emerging Markets, IDI Group manages third-party funds including funds of funds and debt funds. IDI invests its own funds into SMEs and ETIs valued from 10 to 150 million euros, and up to 250 million euros for co-investments, offering investment tickets between 25 and 70 million euros. They are specialists in LBO and capital development with an investment structure that provides flexibility for majority or minority partnerships with entrepreneurs on ambitious growth projects.

Their investment approach involves identifying high-potential projects, defining ambitious strategies with management teams, and deploying necessary financial and human resources to transform companies into European and international leaders. IDI operates with short, internal decision circuits for agility, maintains a deliberately limited investment portfolio for proximity to entrepreneurs, and offers tailor-made solutions by connecting companies with their network of experts.

The subsidiary IDI Emerging Markets adds expertise in emerging or high-growth markets. As an independent investment company, IDI has a flexible holding period, juxtaposing them with fund managers who may be constrained by fund life cycles.

They emphasize responsible investment, integrating societal and environmental considerations. Their stats showcase extensive investments in SMEs and ETIs, substantial proprietary funds, and a notable net IRR since 1991. Their team of 11 investors brings professionalism, enthusiasm, and boldness to foster company growth through mergers and acquisitions, both domestically and internationally.

Committed to responsible investing, IDI Group has been a frontrunner in the French private equity scene for over 50 years, distinguished by its publicly listed status.