AXA Investment Managers

AXA Investment Managers, founded in 1994 and based in Paris, provides investment management services primarily to institutional investors, distributors, and AXA Group insurance companies. The firm specializes in managing tailored equity and fixed income portfolios, alongside mutual funds, while also investing in public equity, fixed income, and alternative markets such as hedge funds, real estate, and private equity. It employs a combination of fundamental and quantitative analyses, with a bottom-up stock-picking approach, supported by in-house research. As a global, multi-asset investor, AXA Investment Managers aims to offer sustainable and efficient sources of return, leveraging its extensive expertise to help clients achieve their financial objectives. The firm has also streamlined its operations by merging various alternative investment units into AXA IM Alts, enhancing its capabilities in alternative investments while consolidating its core investment divisions to manage substantial assets.

Zina Besse

Partner Global Health Private Equity

Joseph Pinto

Global COO

17 past transactions

X4 Pharmaceuticals

Post in 2022
X4 Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that specializes in developing novel therapeutics for primary immune deficiencies and cancer. Its lead drug candidate, mavorixafor, is an oral small molecule antagonist of the chemokine receptor CXCR4 and is currently undergoing various clinical trials, including a Phase III trial for patients with warts, hypogammaglobulinemia, infections, and myelokathexis syndrome, as well as trials for severe congenital neutropenia and clear cell renal cell carcinoma. The company is also advancing X4P-002, which targets glioblastoma multiforme, and X4P-003, aimed at treating primary immune deficiencies. Additionally, X4 Pharmaceuticals has a collaboration with Abbisko Therapeutics to explore mavorixafor in combination with checkpoint inhibitors for oncology applications. Founded in 2014, X4 Pharmaceuticals was previously known as Arsanis, Inc. before rebranding in 2019.

onafriq

Series C in 2022
MFS Africa Limited is a leading provider of mobile money interoperability in Africa, facilitating seamless money transfers and payments across the continent. Established in 2009 and headquartered in Accra, Ghana, the company connects mobile network operators through a unified API, enabling a range of services including remittances, merchant and bulk payments, as well as bank-to-wallet transfers. MFS Africa serves various stakeholders, including money transfer operators, banks, and mobile money operators, by offering alternatives for remittances, micro-lending, micro-insurance, and micro-savings. With additional offices in key African cities and London, MFS Africa plays a crucial role in enhancing financial connectivity and promoting financial inclusion across the region.

Carbon Clean

Series C in 2022
Carbon Clean Solutions Pvt. Ltd. specializes in carbon dioxide (CO2) separation technology aimed at reducing emissions from industrial applications, particularly in sectors such as power generation, steel, cement, and chemicals. Founded in 2009 and based in Mumbai, India, the company has research and operational facilities in the United Kingdom and the United States. Its proprietary technologies include CDRMax, which recovers CO2 from flue gases in the fertilizer industry, and Meth Pure, designed for biogas purification without methane loss. Additionally, CCS TGR technology targets CO2 emissions from iron production processes. The firm’s advanced, energy-efficient carbon capture systems can be integrated into new power plants or retrofitted to existing facilities, allowing for the extraction of up to 90% of CO2 from flue gases. By providing scalable and cost-effective solutions, Carbon Clean Solutions helps industries decarbonize and take advantage of the value of captured carbon.

Sistema.bio

Series B in 2022
Sistema.bio specializes in manufacturing modular biodigester systems that convert animal manure into biogas and organic fertilizer. By processing manure daily, these biodigesters utilize anaerobic bacteria to transform organic waste into methane gas, which can be used for cooking, heating, and electricity generation. This technology aims to enhance the efficiency and productivity of small farmers while improving their quality of life. By turning waste into valuable resources, Sistema.bio not only helps farmers increase their energy security but also contributes to environmental sustainability.

ENOUGH

Series B in 2021
ENOUGH, formerly known as 3fbio Ltd., is a technology spin-out from the University of Strathclyde, established to develop and commercialize innovative patented technology for the production of mycoprotein, a meat-free food product. The company employs integrated fermentation processes that combine the production of mycoprotein with existing bio-refinery operations, which also generate bioethanol and animal feed as co-products. By utilizing glucose syrup as feedstock for mycoprotein and carbohydrate feedstock for bioethanol, ENOUGH aims to enhance production economics while promoting sustainable food solutions. Incorporated in 2015 and based in Glasgow, United Kingdom, the company focuses on transforming the food, fuel, and feed sectors through its advanced production methods.

PackBenefit

Private Equity Round in 2021
Designer and manufacturer of recyclable and compostable cellulose trays intended for commercial catering, fresh food and food-to-go end market. The company offers a range of products, including trays, films, and sealers that are produced via its patented thermoforming-coating production process and specializes in ecological packaging, enabling clients to get real alternatives to plastic packages.

Sanergy

Funding Round in 2020
Sanergy is a waste recycling company based in Nairobi, Kenya, founded in 2010. The company aims to improve sanitation in urban slums by establishing a network of low-cost sanitation centers that provide essential facilities like toilets and showers. Sanergy franchises these centers to local entrepreneurs, supported by financing from microfinance institutions. The company collects organic waste, including food and sanitary waste, and processes it at a central facility. This waste is transformed into valuable byproducts, such as organic fertilizers and insect-based animal feed, while also generating biogas through anaerobic digestion. The biogas is used to produce renewable energy, which is sold to the national grid. By promoting affordable and hygienic sanitation solutions, Sanergy seeks to address the sanitation crisis in Nairobi while fostering a sustainable waste management cycle.

Forest Carbon Works

Venture Round in 2020
Forest Carbon Works is a consultancy and project developer focused on helping landowners generate revenue through forest carbon offset projects. Founded in 2020 and based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the company assists clients in monetizing the carbon stored in their forests. Its services include official accreditation, greenhouse gas emissions measurement, reporting, and estate planning, providing comprehensive support for landowners to effectively capitalize on their natural resources. Through these offerings, Forest Carbon Works enables clients to earn income while contributing to environmental sustainability.

Eyenuk

Venture Round in 2020
Eyenuk, Inc. is a medical technology company specializing in artificial intelligence-based solutions for retinal image analysis and disease detection. Founded in 2010 and located in Woodland Hills, California, Eyenuk has developed several products aimed at improving the screening and monitoring of eye diseases. The EyeArt AI Eye Screening System is particularly notable for its extensive validation in autonomous detection of diabetic retinopathy, enabling screenings without the need for expert grading or eye dilation. Additionally, the company offers EyeMark for tracking retinopathy progression, EyeApp for mobile screening by healthcare providers, and EyeSeeAMD for identifying age-related macular degeneration. Eyenuk's mission is to facilitate timely diagnosis of various vision-threatening conditions, including glaucoma and cardiovascular risks, ultimately striving to screen every eye globally.

Alydia Health

Series C in 2020
Alydia Health is a medical device company working toward a solution to postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), the number one cause of maternal death. Our single-minded focus is to improve radically the treatment path for postpartum hemorrhage from the traumatic, life-altering condition that it is today. We are devoted to improving the lives of women around the world. Alydia Health was previously known as InPress Technologies, Inc.

Komaza

Series B in 2020
Komaza is a tech-driven sustainable forestry company focused on transforming the wood industry in Africa through its innovative farmer platform. Founded in 2006 by Tevis Howard, the company engages rural farmers to cultivate woodlots on small-holder farms, addressing the growing demand for wood and wood products. By integrating technology, training, and support, Komaza aims to provide a sustainable wood supply while achieving significant cost savings compared to traditional plantations. This approach not only helps alleviate the wood supply crisis but also empowers farmers to maximize their potential in the forestry sector.

Acciona

Secondary Market in 2020
ACCIONA is a leading Spanish corporation founded in 1861, specializing in the development and management of infrastructure, renewable energy, water services, and related sectors. The company operates globally, with a workforce of over 30,000 employees across more than 30 countries. ACCIONA is committed to sustainability and aims to facilitate the transition to a low-carbon economy through its Sustainability Master Plan, which encompasses various initiatives to enhance resource efficiency and environmental respect. The renewable energy division, ACCIONA Energía, focuses on decarbonization and includes a diverse portfolio of energy sources, with a significant capacity in onshore wind, solar photovoltaic, and hydroelectric power. As of 2023, ACCIONA Energía boasts 12.1 gigawatts of consolidated capacity, with substantial operations in Spain, Mexico, the United States, and Australia.

Dreams

Venture Round in 2019
Dreams Nordic AB, founded in 2013 and based in Stockholm, Sweden, operates as a Neo-bank through its innovative mobile application. This platform allows users to save and deposit money in a virtual bank account that is covered by a bank guarantee. Dreams aims to simplify the processes of saving, spending, and lending, making them more engaging and social. The application serves as a personal finance coach, motivating users to achieve their financial goals through manageable steps. By focusing on user experience, Dreams transforms the way individuals approach saving money, helping them make significant financial progress.

KLEY SAS

Acquisition in 2019
KLEY SAS develops a platform for student housing with the owner-operator portfolio. Its platform offers variety of student housing like studio and co-living. The company’s site finds you deals and jobs, organizes sports classes and promotes exchanges between students. It works with estate agencies, municipalities, universities and other schools to provide true living space experience for its residents. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Levallois-Perret, France.

SFR

Private Equity Round in 2019
SFR operates as a mobile telecommunications operator in France. The company offers mobile telephony services on post paid basis, and prepaid basis through phone cards; mobile multimedia services, such as music, television, video, and games; and data transmission services for residential, professional, and corporate customers. It also operates in the fixed-line telecommunication sector, including voice, data transmission, and broadband Internet access. The company was founded in 1987 and is based in Paris, France. SFR operates as a subsidiary of Vivendi.

Dreams

Private Equity Round in 2019
Dreams Nordic AB, founded in 2013 and based in Stockholm, Sweden, operates as a Neo-bank through its innovative mobile application. This platform allows users to save and deposit money in a virtual bank account that is covered by a bank guarantee. Dreams aims to simplify the processes of saving, spending, and lending, making them more engaging and social. The application serves as a personal finance coach, motivating users to achieve their financial goals through manageable steps. By focusing on user experience, Dreams transforms the way individuals approach saving money, helping them make significant financial progress.

Roxy

Private Equity Round in 2000
Roxy is a female sports fashion brand based in Costa Mesa, California, specializing in apparel and accessories. The company offers a diverse range of products, including clothing, swimwear, handbags, backpacks, and shoes, catering to the varied preferences and budgets of its customers. By focusing on women's sports fashion, Roxy aims to provide stylish and functional options for active lifestyles.
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