Calao Finance

Calao Finance is an independent private equity firm established in 2010 and headquartered in Paris, France. The firm specializes in financing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across various sectors in Europe. Its investment focus includes energy, utilities, communication and networking, computer hardware, information technology services, software, agriculture, manufacturing, e-commerce, robotics, drones, cybersecurity, advertising technology, augmented reality, big data, cryptocurrency, and clean technology. By targeting a diverse range of industries, Calao Finance aims to support the growth and development of innovative businesses within the European market.

Loïc Bourdy

Manager, Partner and Director of Management

24 past transactions

Zelok

Venture Round in 2024
Zelok is a rental platform designed specifically for real estate professionals, offering a comprehensive suite of services aimed at facilitating interactions between agents, tenants, and landlords. The platform automates the management of rental files and allows for online payment of rental fees, streamlining the rental process. By simplifying communication among all parties involved, Zelok enhances the efficiency of rental transactions, making it easier for real estate agents to serve their clients effectively. The company also provides an online inquiry form on its website, allowing prospective users to easily engage with its services.

ACWA Robotics

Seed Round in 2024
ACWA Robotics specializes in developing autonomous, amphibious robots designed to inspect and map water pipelines globally. Their devices navigate through pipes, providing precise data on their condition, enabling clients to plan maintenance and prevent leaks more effectively.

AquaTech Innovation

Seed Round in 2023
AquaTech Innovation is a GreenTech company focused on preserving water resources by providing modular products and environmental services designed to enhance both the quantity and quality of water. The company develops patented solutions that address the entire water cycle, including the collection, treatment, and reuse of water. Additionally, AquaTech Innovation offers data management solutions to help customers optimize water usage and minimize the environmental impact of domestic wastewater. Through its innovative approach, the company aims to protect water resources and reduce pollution, contributing to sustainable water management practices.

ISYBOT

Venture Round in 2023
ISYBOT is a designer and manufacturer of collaborative robots or "Cobots", that is to say, robots working in collaboration with workers. Its cobots work with workers and make it possible to: - reduce the arduousness of workstations - multiply their productivity - enhance manual workstations ISYBOT is based on a breakthrough technical innovation, resulting from 15 years of R&D carried out within CEA LIST .

Kalray

Venture Round in 2022
Kalray S.A., headquartered in Montbonnot Saint Martin, France, specializes in providing low-power, time-critical processor solutions. The company offers massively parallel manycore array processors, including its patented Data Processing Unit (DPU) processors and acceleration cards. Kalray's products are designed for high-performance, data-centric computing markets, ranging from cloud to edge applications. Their offerings include software-defined storage solutions like the Kalray Target Controller and TurboBoost for secure communications, as well as development platforms and software tools such as AccessCore and Kalray Neural Network. These solutions cater to various industries including autonomous vehicles, aerospace/avionic, artificial intelligence, data storage, data networking, and computer vision. Founded in 2008 as a spin-off from the French CEA research lab, Kalray is committed to enhancing the efficiency of data centers and developing innovative solutions for sectors such as AI, Media & Entertainment, Life Sciences, Scientific Research, Edge Computing, and Automotive.

ISYBOT

Venture Round in 2020
ISYBOT is a designer and manufacturer of collaborative robots or "Cobots", that is to say, robots working in collaboration with workers. Its cobots work with workers and make it possible to: - reduce the arduousness of workstations - multiply their productivity - enhance manual workstations ISYBOT is based on a breakthrough technical innovation, resulting from 15 years of R&D carried out within CEA LIST .

Little Cigogne

Venture Round in 2020
Little Cigogne SAS is an online retailer specializing in children's apparel, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Claye Souilly, France. The company aims to enhance the shopping experience for children by offering personalized trunks of ready-to-wear clothing tailored to the specific needs of children and the preferences of their parents. This approach allows customers to access age-appropriate and stylish clothing options at affordable prices. Little Cigogne focuses on providing a unique and convenient shopping solution for families seeking quality children's fashion.

BMI System

Series A in 2020
BMI System Limited, incorporated in 2010 and based in London, United Kingdom, specializes in developing interactive leisure and entertainment software. The company focuses on providing management software tailored for the pharmaceutical, medical, and cosmetics industries. BMI System has established itself as a prominent player in regulatory compliance software for the pharmaceutical sector with its NAYA Compliance application, which has gained recognition as a leading solution in France. Additionally, the company exports its software packages to markets in Europe and America, expanding its reach and influence in the industry.

Herow

Series B in 2019
Herow is a technology company that specializes in contactless solutions and location intelligence. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Paris, France, with additional offices in New York, Rio de Janeiro, Barcelona, and Milan, Herow provides a comprehensive platform for contextual marketing, leveraging hyper-precise location technology and machine-learning algorithms. The company offers a suite of services, including the integration of various contactless technologies, beacon management, and real-time performance analysis to generate customized reporting dashboards. Herow's product line includes Bluetooth Low Energy beacons, near field communication beacons, and QR code beacons, as well as a software development kit (SDK) for creating mobile applications. The company’s platform utilizes geofencing to enable marketers and developers to enhance user engagement by delivering contextually relevant content based on real-world analytics and user behavior. Herow, formerly known as Connecthings, SAS, rebranded in October 2019 to reflect its expanded capabilities in the smart city space.

My Coach Football

Series A in 2019
My Coach Football allows you to manage and organize the daily operations of your football team, day after day, season after season. Designed to answer amateur and professional coaches’ needs, the platform centralizes all of your squad’s information and allows to gain time and efficiency. In a single click, you can manage players and their personal information, the preparation of training and games, but also individual and collective statistics. Season after season, you keep all those data and hence enjoy an optimum tracking of your team’s progression.

Diota

Series B in 2019
Diota is a company based in Massy, France, specializing in augmented reality (AR) software solutions tailored for industrial applications. Founded in 2009, the company focuses on integrating digital data with human operators to enhance the efficiency of complex industrial processes. Its flagship product, DiotaPlayer, facilitates the use of AR across various industrial sectors, including manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, and oil and gas. The software allows users to browse, interact with, check, report, and track information seamlessly within existing hardware and software environments. Diota’s solutions are compatible with multiple devices, such as tablets and head-mounted displays, making them versatile for different operational needs. Additionally, the company offers consulting, technical support, and training services to optimize the implementation of its technologies. Diota's client base includes major industry players such as Safran Group, Dassault Aviation, and Renault, positioning it as a key contributor to the digital transformation of the industrial landscape in Europe.

Lucky Cart

Venture Round in 2018
Lucky Cart, established in 2010, is a Paris-based technology company that specializes in promotional campaign management for online retailers. It offers a platform that enables personalized promotions, optimizes promotional investments, and provides performance measurement. Lucky Cart's services, which include 'Promogaming' allowing customers a chance to win back their entire shopping cart, have been adopted by over 150 clients across Europe, including prominent retailers like Cdiscount, Intermarché, and The Body Shop. The company aims to enhance promotional campaign performance while reducing costs.

Edgewhere

Venture Round in 2018
Edgewhere is a company specializing in blockchain-based encryption technology designed to protect and enrich personal contact data. It offers innovative solutions that allow for the anonymization, qualification, and enrichment of customer databases. By employing advanced encryption methods, Edgewhere creates a secure repository of personal contact data, ensuring compliance with GDPR regulations. The company's services cater to a diverse clientele, including banks, major brands, and distributors, enabling them to safely manage and expand their operations involving customer data. Through its technology, Edgewhere aims to enhance the security and utility of sensitive information while safeguarding user privacy.

ForePaaS

Series A in 2017
ForePaaS is a company that specializes in providing a multi-cloud platform aimed at data engineering, enabling organizations to efficiently scale and secure their data projects. Founded in 2014, the company addresses the complexities associated with deploying analytical tools by offering a comprehensive suite of solutions. Its platform includes developer tools that facilitate the creation of dashboards, data visualization, decision-making applications, and predictive analytics. By streamlining the big data management and analytics process, ForePaaS empowers businesses to maintain agility in their data-driven initiatives.

Allure Systems

Seed Round in 2017
Allure Systems is a technology company specializing in artificial intelligence-driven solutions for apparel image creation aimed at e-retailers and fashion brands. Founded in 2017 and based in Brooklyn, New York, the company utilizes advanced AI and computer vision technologies to generate realistic, on-model images of clothing without the need for traditional photoshoots with models or photographers. Allure Systems' platform enables the production of garment images in various poses and sizes, enhancing consumer engagement and allowing for personalized photo creation tailored to individual shopping experiences.

Diota

Series A in 2016
Diota is a company based in Massy, France, specializing in augmented reality (AR) software solutions tailored for industrial applications. Founded in 2009, the company focuses on integrating digital data with human operators to enhance the efficiency of complex industrial processes. Its flagship product, DiotaPlayer, facilitates the use of AR across various industrial sectors, including manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, and oil and gas. The software allows users to browse, interact with, check, report, and track information seamlessly within existing hardware and software environments. Diota’s solutions are compatible with multiple devices, such as tablets and head-mounted displays, making them versatile for different operational needs. Additionally, the company offers consulting, technical support, and training services to optimize the implementation of its technologies. Diota's client base includes major industry players such as Safran Group, Dassault Aviation, and Renault, positioning it as a key contributor to the digital transformation of the industrial landscape in Europe.

Little Cigogne

Venture Round in 2016
Little Cigogne SAS is an online retailer specializing in children's apparel, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Claye Souilly, France. The company aims to enhance the shopping experience for children by offering personalized trunks of ready-to-wear clothing tailored to the specific needs of children and the preferences of their parents. This approach allows customers to access age-appropriate and stylish clothing options at affordable prices. Little Cigogne focuses on providing a unique and convenient shopping solution for families seeking quality children's fashion.

Adaptive

Private Equity Round in 2016
Adaptive is a rapidly developing company serving the hospitality industry in a number of related sectors, namely Aviation, Trains, Hotels & Clinics, Buses & Taxis, Cruises. The technical operation and R&D hub is located in Toulouse in the heart of the European Aviation sector with sales and marketing presences in London, Paris and Shanghai.

Enertime

Series C in 2015
Enertime SA is a French company based in Courbevoie that specializes in the design, development, and implementation of organic Rankine cycle (ORC) modules, which generate renewable or CO2-free electricity from heat sources. Founded in 2008, Enertime also produces high-temperature heat pumps and various types of turbomachinery under the brand names ORCHID, Rainbow, and PAC’RET. In addition to its core products, the company offers engineering, maintenance, monitoring, and after-sales services to its industrial clients across Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America. Enertime is committed to providing energy solutions that include heat recovery and alternative energy sources such as biomass, diesel, geothermal, and marine.

Herow

Series B in 2015
Herow is a technology company that specializes in contactless solutions and location intelligence. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Paris, France, with additional offices in New York, Rio de Janeiro, Barcelona, and Milan, Herow provides a comprehensive platform for contextual marketing, leveraging hyper-precise location technology and machine-learning algorithms. The company offers a suite of services, including the integration of various contactless technologies, beacon management, and real-time performance analysis to generate customized reporting dashboards. Herow's product line includes Bluetooth Low Energy beacons, near field communication beacons, and QR code beacons, as well as a software development kit (SDK) for creating mobile applications. The company’s platform utilizes geofencing to enable marketers and developers to enhance user engagement by delivering contextually relevant content based on real-world analytics and user behavior. Herow, formerly known as Connecthings, SAS, rebranded in October 2019 to reflect its expanded capabilities in the smart city space.

Enertime

Series B in 2014
Enertime SA is a French company based in Courbevoie that specializes in the design, development, and implementation of organic Rankine cycle (ORC) modules, which generate renewable or CO2-free electricity from heat sources. Founded in 2008, Enertime also produces high-temperature heat pumps and various types of turbomachinery under the brand names ORCHID, Rainbow, and PAC’RET. In addition to its core products, the company offers engineering, maintenance, monitoring, and after-sales services to its industrial clients across Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America. Enertime is committed to providing energy solutions that include heat recovery and alternative energy sources such as biomass, diesel, geothermal, and marine.

Egidium Technologies

Series A in 2013
Egidium Technologies is a software development company based in Orsay, France, founded in 2008. The company specializes in security management solutions tailored for critical sites, major events, and emergency situations. Its primary product, the ISAP software package, serves as an integrated security automation platform that enhances the supervision of physical security and incident management. The software interfaces with various on-site sensors and security systems, including video surveillance, access control, and intrusion detection, allowing for real-time data correlation. Egidium Technologies also provides a 3D visualization interface that aids command and control operators in incident detection and management, ensuring full traceability and automatic reporting. Additional services include pre-audit and modeling of site security, software customization, SDK assistance, maintenance, and multilingual support. The company caters to various sectors, including urban security, sports and events, industry, public buildings, military, and transport and logistics.

Digiteka

Venture Round in 2012
Digiteka is a company that specializes in the sourcing, monetization, and redistribution of online digital content and services. Initially focused on music video distribution, it has since expanded its offerings to include a wide range of content such as directories, e-commerce, trailers, travel, news, sports, and cooking videos. Digiteka provides a platform that enables media brands and publishers to manage and distribute significant video content effectively. This platform also allows for the identification of unofficial videos online, ensuring that eligible parties are authenticated and that unauthorized videos can be replaced with monetized legal content. Additionally, Digiteka facilitates the automatic contextualization of videos within articles, enhancing the value of the content for both rights owners and digital service providers. Through its network of affiliates, Digiteka helps content rights owners and providers develop sustainable business models to increase their revenues.

Trinnov Audio

Venture Round in 2012
Trinnov Audio is a manufacturer that focuses on designing and producing high-quality preamplifiers and processors tailored for various audio applications, including high-end Hi-Fi systems, home theaters, professional studios, and commercial movie theaters. The company specializes in advanced audio technologies, notably 3D sound and speaker calibration systems. These innovations enable users to optimize loudspeakers and audio systems, providing exceptional flexibility in speaker placement and compensating for room imperfections. Through its commitment to research and development, Trinnov Audio delivers state-of-the-art products that enhance the listening experience across various environments.
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