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

19 past transactions

Isybot

Venture Round in 2020
Isybot SAS, founded in 2015 and based in Gif-sur-Yvette, France, specializes in the design and manufacture of collaborative robots, or "cobots." These innovative robotic arms are engineered to work alongside human operators, enhancing productivity and alleviating the physical strain associated with manual tasks. Isybot's cobots are particularly effective in automating strenuous operations, such as sanding, which are often considered unsuitable for automation. By integrating advanced technology developed through 15 years of research, Isybot aims to improve the efficiency and safety of workstations, making them more appealing and less physically demanding for workers. The company's focus is on creating solutions that increase competitiveness in industries where human-robot collaboration can lead to significant productivity gains.

Little Cigogne

Venture Round in 2020
Little Cigogne SAS, founded in 2012 and based in Claye Souilly, France, specializes in online retail of children's apparel. The company aims to transform the shopping experience for parents by providing personalized trunks of ready-to-wear clothing tailored to the unique needs of children and the preferences of their parents. This approach ensures that customers receive age-appropriate and stylish clothing options at affordable prices, making it easier for families to find suitable attire for their children.

BMI System

Series A in 2020
BMI System is a software development company based in Montrouge, France, specializing in cloud-based compliance and transparency solutions for the life sciences sector. Founded in 2010, the company offers a range of products designed to facilitate transparency in healthcare professional engagement, event management, and data privacy, while also addressing GDPR compliance. Its flagship application, NAYA Compliance, has positioned BMI System as a leader in regulatory compliance software for the pharmaceutical industry. The company also serves the medical and cosmetics industries, exporting its software solutions to Europe and America, thereby enhancing compliance and scientific communication across these sectors.

Herow

Series B in 2019
Herow is a one-stop contextual marketing platform that allows apps to maximize engagement with their users. It uses hyper-precise location technology and machine-learning algorithms to provide mobile applications with true user context - a combination of location, behavior, and surroundings.

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 specializes in developing augmented reality (AR) software solutions aimed at enhancing industrial processes and products. The company's flagship product, DiotaPlayer, seamlessly integrates with existing software and hardware systems to facilitate various industrial applications such as manufacturing, maintenance, product design, and training. Diota's AR solutions enable users to browse, interact, check, report, and track data effectively, leveraging devices like tablets and head-mounted displays. Founded in 2009 and based in Massy, France, Diota serves a diverse range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, and energy, with notable clients like Safran Group and Renault. In addition to software, Diota provides consulting, technical support, and training services, reinforcing its commitment to improving operational efficiency and competitiveness in the digital factory landscape across Europe.

Lucky Cart

Venture Round in 2018
Lucky Cart SAS is a Paris-based company that specializes in promotional intelligence technology for online retailers. Established in 2010, the company provides a Promotion Management Platform designed to optimize promotional investments through advanced personalization and performance measurement. Lucky Cart enables retailers to enhance their sales while minimizing promotional costs by offering unique solutions, such as the Promogaming campaign technology, which gives customers the opportunity to win refunds on their purchases. The company's services have been adopted by over 150 clients across multiple countries, including the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Austria, the Netherlands, and Belgium. Notable clients include Feelunique, Cdiscount, Intermarché, and The Body Shop. Lucky Cart is supported by prominent technology investors, reinforcing its position in the market.

Edgewhere

Venture Round in 2018
Edgewhere SAS, founded in 2017 and based in Paris, France, specializes in the resolution and anonymization of personal contact data. The company offers innovative blockchain-based encryption technology designed to protect and enrich customer databases. Serving a diverse range of clients, including banks, major brands, and distributors, Edgewhere provides solutions that securely expand operations involving customer data while ensuring compliance with GDPR regulations. With its advanced anonymization technologies, Edgewhere has established a significant repository of personal contact data in France, enabling businesses to manage and utilize their data effectively and securely.

ForePaaS

Series A in 2017
ForePaaS SAS designs and develops automated cloud based platform that links applications and data management. It provides platform-as-a-service which allows users to build and deploy application on the cloud based platform. The platform allows users to connect with multiple data points, and provides data model abstraction and automated data processing. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France. It has additional office in San Francisco, California.

Allure Systems

Seed Round in 2017
Allure Systems is a technology company that specializes in creating software solutions for generating apparel images tailored for e-retailers and fashion brands. Founded in 2012 in Clichy, France, and with a presence in Brooklyn, New York, the company leverages artificial intelligence and computer vision to produce on-demand garment images without the need for physical models or photographers. Its cloud-based platform allows for the creation of personalized images that can be displayed in various poses and on models of different sizes, enhancing consumer engagement for online shopping sites. By streamlining the image production process, Allure Systems aims to improve efficiency for fashion-centric e-commerce businesses.

Diota

Series A in 2016
Diota specializes in developing augmented reality (AR) software solutions aimed at enhancing industrial processes and products. The company's flagship product, DiotaPlayer, seamlessly integrates with existing software and hardware systems to facilitate various industrial applications such as manufacturing, maintenance, product design, and training. Diota's AR solutions enable users to browse, interact, check, report, and track data effectively, leveraging devices like tablets and head-mounted displays. Founded in 2009 and based in Massy, France, Diota serves a diverse range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, and energy, with notable clients like Safran Group and Renault. In addition to software, Diota provides consulting, technical support, and training services, reinforcing its commitment to improving operational efficiency and competitiveness in the digital factory landscape across Europe.

Little Cigogne

Venture Round in 2016
Little Cigogne SAS, founded in 2012 and based in Claye Souilly, France, specializes in online retail of children's apparel. The company aims to transform the shopping experience for parents by providing personalized trunks of ready-to-wear clothing tailored to the unique needs of children and the preferences of their parents. This approach ensures that customers receive age-appropriate and stylish clothing options at affordable prices, making it easier for families to find suitable attire for their children.

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 that specializes in designing, developing, and implementing organic Rankine cycle (ORC) modules to generate renewable or CO2-free electricity from heat. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Courbevoie, France, Enertime also develops high-temperature heat pumps and various turbomachinery products under the ORCHID, Rainbow, and PAC’RET brand names. The company offers a range of energy solutions, including heat recovery, biomass, diesel, geothermal, and marine applications. Additionally, Enertime provides engineering services, maintenance, monitoring, and financial support to its clients, primarily serving industrial customers across Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America.

Herow

Series B in 2015
Herow is a one-stop contextual marketing platform that allows apps to maximize engagement with their users. It uses hyper-precise location technology and machine-learning algorithms to provide mobile applications with true user context - a combination of location, behavior, and surroundings.

Enertime

Series B in 2014
Enertime SA is a French company that specializes in designing, developing, and implementing organic Rankine cycle (ORC) modules to generate renewable or CO2-free electricity from heat. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Courbevoie, France, Enertime also develops high-temperature heat pumps and various turbomachinery products under the ORCHID, Rainbow, and PAC’RET brand names. The company offers a range of energy solutions, including heat recovery, biomass, diesel, geothermal, and marine applications. Additionally, Enertime provides engineering services, maintenance, monitoring, and financial support to its clients, primarily serving industrial customers across Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America.

EGIDIUM Technologies

Series A in 2013
Egidium Technologies provides software solutions to enhance the supervision of physical security and management of incidents for critical sites, major events and emergency interventions. Its PSIM software platform connects with all on-site sensors and security systems (video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection, alarm systems, geolocation, PMR etc.) and correlates their data in real time. Its 3D hypervision interface empowers command and control operators to better detect and manage incidents while guaranteeing full traceability and automatic reporting.

Digiteka

Venture Round in 2012
Digiteka Technologies SAS is a Paris-based company established in 2007 that specializes in designing and developing software as a service (SaaS) for interactive videos. The company focuses on sourcing, monetizing, and redistributing online digital content to publishers. Initially centered on music videos, Digiteka has expanded its offerings to include a variety of content such as directories, e-commerce, and high-quality videos, including trailers, travel, news, sports, and cooking. By providing content rights owners and digital service providers with effective business models and an extensive network of affiliates, Digiteka aims to enhance revenue generation for its partners.

Trinnov Audio

Venture Round in 2012
Trinnov Audio is a manufacturer of advanced audio technologies, specializing in the development of electronic products for studios and commercial theaters. The company focuses on enhancing sound quality throughout the production chain, from recording to playback. Trinnov Audio employs innovative solutions, including a speaker calibration system, which allows for optimal placement of audio systems and compensates for imperfections in sound reproduction. Their expertise in 3D sound and audio processing technology enables them to offer flexible and high-quality audio components, catering to the needs of both professionals and end listeners.
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