IDIA Capital Investissement

What is IDIA Capital Investissement?

IDIA Capital Investissement is a renowned private equity firm based in Paris, France, with a rich heritage since its foundation in 1980. As a subsidiary of Credit Agricole Capital Investissement et Finance, they are dedicated to making direct investments, engaging in fund of funds, growth capital initiatives, leveraged buyouts, spin-offs, recapitalizations, PIPES, and mezzanine financing. They have a particular focus on sectors such as nutrition, food processing, agricultural distribution, the wine industry, retail, small & mid-cap companies, agri & agro-food, and energy transition.

With over 30 years of experience, their teams support the growth of SMEs and mid-sized companies as an active minority shareholder, guiding development and transmission projects. They manage assets worth €2.4 billion and have supported over 300 companies across three decades, with an investment range per operation of up to €15 million.

As patient investors, they believe in forming long-term partnerships, preserving company independence while investing their resources. Their strategic commitments are aimed at sustainable economic support, fostering stability and growth in an ever-evolving world.

As responsible investors, they embody the credo of Credit Agricole to act daily in the interest of clients and society. This manifests in their reliance on the mutual resources of the Group, regional integrations that add high-value synergies, and a strong emphasis on ESG criteria within their investment approach.

They strive to initiate sustainable transitions for their partners, driving engaged and responsible policies that yield tangible benefits for their partners and society broadly.