FIP iXO DEV 8

FIP iXO DEV 8 is a buyout fund managed by iXO Private Equity, an independent private equity management company based in Toulouse, France. Founded in 1981, iXO Private Equity specializes in investing in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) throughout France. The firm operates under the oversight of the Financial Market Authorities and is recognized as the leading independent regional private equity General Partner in the country. FIP iXO DEV 8 is part of a broader portfolio that includes various private equity investment funds aimed at supporting the equity needs of high-potential companies in Western and Southern France. Through its focused investment strategy, the fund aims to contribute to the growth and development of its portfolio companies.

Olivier Athanase

CEO

Sylvain Caillat

Director

Bruno De Cambiaire

Chairman

Véronique Chabert

Investment Director

Véronique Chabert-Spaak

Director

Sophie Charcosset

Cao

Nicolas Charleux

Managing Partner

André Debet

Associate

Pierre-Yves François

Analyst

Hasnaa Hafid

Director of Investments

Nicolas Iordanov

Director Venture Department

Marie-Laure Joubard

Associate

Violaine Mahier

Director

Nicolas Olivès

Director

Jean-Luc Riviere

Managing Partner

Alexandre Sagon

Managing Partner

François Sion

Analyst

33 past transactions

Exotrail

Series B in 2023
Exotrail SA, founded in 2015 and based in Palaiseau, France, specializes in developing electric propulsion systems and flight software for small satellites and their constellations. The company offers ExoMS, an innovative propulsion system designed to enable small satellite constellations to reach new orbits, and ExoOPS, a cloud-based software that aids engineers in designing and planning satellite missions. Exotrail's electric thrusters, specifically tailored for nano and micro-satellites, are utilized in various applications, including telecommunications, earth observation, and scientific research. The company's technology aims to create agile satellite constellations that enhance capabilities in these critical areas.

365talents

Series A in 2021
365Talents is a French company based in Lyon, founded in late 2015 by Loïc Michel, Mathieu Martin, and Paul Mougel. The company provides a specialized software as a service (SaaS) solution designed for human resource teams, focusing on skills detection, staffing, and mobility management. Its flagship product, 365Talents, assists organizations in identifying employee skills, managing resources for various projects, aligning employee competencies with organizational goals, and facilitating internal mobility and recruitment. This innovative approach enables large companies to optimize their workforce by effectively leveraging existing talent.

Addworking

Venture Round in 2021
Addworking SAS develops and provides software as a service (SaaS) platform for cost and risk management. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Le Bourget-du-Lac, France.

Farmitoo

Series A in 2021
Farmitoo SAS sells farm equipment online. It offers agricultural machinery, workshop equipment, agricultural parts, and lifting equipment, as well as products related to ear. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Paris, France.

Exotrail

Series A in 2020
Exotrail SA, founded in 2015 and based in Palaiseau, France, specializes in developing electric propulsion systems and flight software for small satellites and their constellations. The company offers ExoMS, an innovative propulsion system designed to enable small satellite constellations to reach new orbits, and ExoOPS, a cloud-based software that aids engineers in designing and planning satellite missions. Exotrail's electric thrusters, specifically tailored for nano and micro-satellites, are utilized in various applications, including telecommunications, earth observation, and scientific research. The company's technology aims to create agile satellite constellations that enhance capabilities in these critical areas.

iskn

Venture Round in 2018
iskn is a consumer electronics company that develops and markets the slate for smart drawing. iskn is the leading pioneer in AUGMENTED INTERACTION thanks to its technology representing 24 international patents based on 60 years of deep tech R&D expertise in magnetometry at the world-renowned CEA LETI. The company’s primary mission consists in enriching the experience and facilitate interaction with the digital world by bringing back emotion through the use of day-to-day physical objects. This has already come to life by turning any pencil into a digital one with the widely adopted SLATE, and the yet to come disruptive REPAPER graphic tablet.

1Life

Venture Round in 2017
1Life is a publishes and integrates management solutions for businesses and SMEs.

Antabio

Series A in 2017
Antabio SAS develops drugs that block the virulence of bacteria. It offers molecules for the treatment of antibiotics resistant nosocomial infections. The company develops and MBLi: Metallo Beta-Lactamase inhibitor, an inhibitor of bacterial MBLs; discovered SBLi: Serine Beta-Lactamase inhibitor, SBL inhibitor with broad coverage against key SBL enzymes, including ESBLs, KPC and OXA-type carbapenemases in Enterobacteriaceae and Acinetobacter baumannii; and PEi : Pseudomonas Elastase inhibitors (powered by CARB-X), an inhaled drug which can be used as an adjunct to existing antibiotic therapy and which will reduce the frequency and severity of Pseudomonas exacerbations by targeting the three corner-stones of Pseudomonas pathogenesis: virulence, stealthiness and persistence. Antabio SAS was founded in 2009 and is based in Labège, France.

Advicenne

Venture Round in 2017
Since its founding in 2007, Advicenne has been dedicated to developing and commercializing innovative treatments that address unmet medical needs in the area of nephrology. Our lead drug candidate, ADV7103, is in late-stage clinical trials for two indications: distal renal tubular acidosis (dRTA) and cystinuria. Listed on both the Euronext Paris and Euronext Brussels stock exchanges, the company is headquartered in Nîmes, France.

Care Labs

Series A in 2017
Care Labs designs, deploys, and manages health insurers and prescribers, healthcare professionals, businesses and communities, payment platforms and services dedicated to health. Care Labs issues: -Chèque Santé®: first prepaid payment voucher reserved for the financing of health prevention benefits and products and a fully dematerialized personal health account. -CarePay®: first mobile online payment solution and point of sale dedicated to the health sector, certified ASIP Santé. -CarePayTP®: payment service with management and aggregation of flows particularly suitable in the context of generalized third-party payment. -1001doctors: web and mobile platform facilitating access to making medical appointments for patients and practitioners. -CareBook®: Smart health book and DMP (shared medical file) compatible, true storage space for consultation histories.

Caléa

Venture Round in 2016
Marketing solutions for Messaging App. Makers of Mood Messenger (more than 1.5 million users in 100 countries)

SIGFOX

Series E in 2016
Sigfox is the world’s leading provider of connectivity for the Internet of Things (IoT). The company has built a global network to connect billions of devices to the Internet while consuming as little energy as possible, as simply as possible. Sigfox’s unique approach to device-to-cloud communications addresses the three greatest barriers to global IoT adoption: cost, energy consumption, and global scalability. Today, the network is present in 26 countries and on track to cover 60 by 2018 – covering a population of 397 million people. With millions of objects connected and a rapidly growing partner ecosystem, Sigfox empowers companies to create new innovations on the IoT. Founded in 2010 by Ludovic Le Moan and Christophe Fourtet, the company is headquartered in Labège near Toulouse, France’s “IoT Valley”. Sigfox also has offices in Paris, Madrid, Munich, Boston, San Francisco, Dubai and Singapore.

Rider Valley

Funding Round in 2016
RIDER VALLEY Group designs, develops and markets a complete range of protective gear for the rider. With nearly 2,500 references, RIDER VALLEY distributes its products mainly under its own brands: Astone Helmets® for helmets, V'Quattro Design® for sports biker-type textiles, Overlap® for lifestyle textiles and Octopuss® for sportswear. bags. With more than € 8 million in sales, the group is present in the main specialized networks and almost 1,500 European motorcycle stores, with a strong growth among specialized and general-interest internet players.

Gamma Software

Acquisition in 2016
GAMMA SOFTWARE designs, develops and markets software solution WinLassie for businesses and governments to manage their stakes Quality, Health, Safety and Environment (QHSE). GAMMA SOFTWARE has gradually expanded its customer base in all sectors from private actors and public, through an ever more complete modular offering.

Ixaltis

Venture Round in 2016
Ixaltis SA is a specialty pharmaceutical company based in Archamps, France, focused on developing therapeutics for genitourinary tract disorders that have significant unmet medical needs. Founded in 2012, the company leverages the expertise of a team comprising scientists and pharmaceutical professionals to identify and repurpose drugs that have already reached clinical stages for new applications in this field. Its product pipeline includes IXA-001, an oral mixed serotonin agonist-antagonist, IXA-002, an MAO A-B inhibitor, and IXA-003, an MAO B inhibitor, each targeting specific genitourinary conditions. Through its innovative approach, Ixaltis aims to provide effective treatments for patients suffering from these disorders.

Optimum SAS

Acquisition in 2015
Optimum SAS is a privately held company based in Le Passage, France, specializing in the manufacture of wood products for home improvement. Established in 1981, the company produces a variety of items including cupboard doors, room separators, and dressing rooms, along with accessories. Optimum SAS focuses on both made-to-order and standard cupboard façades, catering to the needs of home improvement superstores and trade customers. Its products are distributed through a network of partners in France and internationally, reflecting the company's commitment to quality and customization in the woodworking industry.

Fleuret

Private Equity Round in 2015
Fleuret is the privately held company that is in design, manufacturing, qualification, worldwide deliveries and lifetime maintenability of specific technical containers & mechanical ground support equipment's which ensure high value components transportation, long term storage and sensitive in-situ manipulation.

i-Run

Private Equity Round in 2015
i-run, S.A.S. offers online retail of running and fitness clothing. The company was incorporated in 2002 and is based in Saint Alban, France.

Médipole Garonne

Private Equity Round in 2015
Médipole Garonne is a specialized clinic located in Toulouse, France, primarily focused on orthopedic surgery and the care of athletes. Established in 1998 and formerly known as La Clinique du Cours Dillon, it offers a wide range of surgical services, including general traumatology, aesthetic plastic surgery, ophthalmology, ENT, stomatology, implantology, and pediatric surgery. In addition to surgical procedures, the clinic provides comprehensive medical treatments for various conditions across multiple specialties, including anesthesia, cardiology, gastroenterology, and rehabilitation. Médipole Garonne is equipped with advanced diagnostic facilities, such as MRI, conventional radiology, and ultrasound scanning. It also operates the IR2S rehabilitation center, further enhancing its patient care capabilities. The clinic underwent a rebranding in December 2009, adopting its current name to reflect its broad range of medical services.

Groupe Ermic Developpement

Private Equity Round in 2014
Groupe Ermic Developpement has design and manufacture of microcomputer, electronic, electrical, and mechanical equipment.

Scoop.it

Venture Round in 2013
Scoop.it Inc. operates a content curation and publishing platform that enables users to create and share online magazines. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, California, Scoop.it assists professionals and companies in automating their content marketing efforts, enhancing their ability to drive traffic and generate leads. The platform offers tools for content research and curation, leveraging artificial intelligence to help marketers produce content at scale and achieve better returns on investment. Scoop.it provides a freemium service for individuals and a knowledge-sharing platform for organizations to effectively organize and disseminate business intelligence. Since October 2018, Scoop.it has been a subsidiary of Linkfluence S.A.S. The company has received investment from various venture capital firms, including Partech Ventures and Elaia Partners.

AT Internet

Venture Round in 2013
Created in 1996 by founder and President Alain Llorens, AT Internet is one of the French Internet’s early pioneers. After two decades of existence, AT Internet is the only European company today among the worldwide leaders in digital analytics and digital intelligence. AT Internet’s Analytics Suite is used on more than 20,000 websites, mobile sites and mobile apps globally. We count amongst our customers some of the world’s largest media groups (BBC, NPO, Schibsted, RTE, Le Monde…), banks (AXA, Société Générale, Crédit Agricole…) and have partnered with certain clients for more than a decade. Our unique approach to digital analytics is different from other solutions on the market. Having data you can trust is a mandatory foundation for any analytics project you undertake. That’s why our Analytics Suite features tools for easy quality control and dependable tagging for fully reliable data. Our solution and processes are completely compliant with stringent privacy laws (notably the European GDPR) and are certified by third-party auditors worldwide.

SuperSonic Imagine

Private Equity Round in 2013
SuperSonic Imagine SA operates as a medical technology company. It designs, develops, and markets Aixplorer, an ultrasound system. It has developed a technology that offers practitioners and patients a breakthrough in the diagnosis and follow up of breast, prostate, and thyroid cancers, as well as liver diseases. The company’s products include Aixplorer, an ultrasound system that renders images with exceptional definition, contrast, and resolution. It operates primarily in China, the United States, and France. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Aix-en-Provence, France. SuperSonic Imagine SA is a subsidiary of Hologic Hub Ltd.

Michel Plante Systemes

Private Equity Round in 2012
Michel Plante Systemes is a privately held company that manufactures and installation of automatic public toilets.

Enseignes Hodé

Acquisition in 2012
Enseignes Hodé SAS manufactures industrial and advertising marking products. The company was founded in 1987 and is based in Toulouse, France. As of October 17, 2012, Enseignes Hodé SAS operates as a subsidiary of HODÉ Industrial Marking.

SIGFOX

Series B in 2012
Sigfox is the world’s leading provider of connectivity for the Internet of Things (IoT). The company has built a global network to connect billions of devices to the Internet while consuming as little energy as possible, as simply as possible. Sigfox’s unique approach to device-to-cloud communications addresses the three greatest barriers to global IoT adoption: cost, energy consumption, and global scalability. Today, the network is present in 26 countries and on track to cover 60 by 2018 – covering a population of 397 million people. With millions of objects connected and a rapidly growing partner ecosystem, Sigfox empowers companies to create new innovations on the IoT. Founded in 2010 by Ludovic Le Moan and Christophe Fourtet, the company is headquartered in Labège near Toulouse, France’s “IoT Valley”. Sigfox also has offices in Paris, Madrid, Munich, Boston, San Francisco, Dubai and Singapore.

Alphitan Group

Private Equity Round in 2011
Alphitan Group specializes in the repair and maintenance of rotating electrical systems and complex electronic components, primarily serving the industrial sector. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Bordeaux, France, the company offers comprehensive maintenance services for electronic and electrical systems utilized in various industries, including railway and aeronautics. Alphitan Group is committed to delivering optimal maintenance solutions by leveraging its resources to ensure that clients can complete their industrial operations efficiently and within budget.

SIGFOX

Series A in 2011
Sigfox is the world’s leading provider of connectivity for the Internet of Things (IoT). The company has built a global network to connect billions of devices to the Internet while consuming as little energy as possible, as simply as possible. Sigfox’s unique approach to device-to-cloud communications addresses the three greatest barriers to global IoT adoption: cost, energy consumption, and global scalability. Today, the network is present in 26 countries and on track to cover 60 by 2018 – covering a population of 397 million people. With millions of objects connected and a rapidly growing partner ecosystem, Sigfox empowers companies to create new innovations on the IoT. Founded in 2010 by Ludovic Le Moan and Christophe Fourtet, the company is headquartered in Labège near Toulouse, France’s “IoT Valley”. Sigfox also has offices in Paris, Madrid, Munich, Boston, San Francisco, Dubai and Singapore.

Pole Star

Series B in 2011
Pole Star, founded in 2002 and based in the United States and in France, is the pioneer and world leader in indoor location. Pole Star’s mission is to deliver high performance and complete range of indoor location services for venue owners and mobile solution providers covering over 100 million square feet of indoor areas worldwide.

SuperSonic Imagine

Series C in 2010
SuperSonic Imagine SA operates as a medical technology company. It designs, develops, and markets Aixplorer, an ultrasound system. It has developed a technology that offers practitioners and patients a breakthrough in the diagnosis and follow up of breast, prostate, and thyroid cancers, as well as liver diseases. The company’s products include Aixplorer, an ultrasound system that renders images with exceptional definition, contrast, and resolution. It operates primarily in China, the United States, and France. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Aix-en-Provence, France. SuperSonic Imagine SA is a subsidiary of Hologic Hub Ltd.

Abionyx Pharma

Series C in 2010
Abionyx Pharma is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing innovative therapies for cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. The company specializes in high-density lipoprotein (HDL) therapies, including HDL mimetics aimed at reversing atherosclerotic plaque in high-risk patients. Its lead candidate, CER-001, is an engineered complex designed to replicate the properties of pre-beta HDL and is currently in Phase II clinical trials for patients recovering from acute coronary syndrome and those with familial primary hypoalphalipoproteinemia. Additionally, CER-209, which is in Phase I trials, targets metabolic diseases affecting the liver, as well as conditions like atherosclerosis and non-alcoholic steato-hepatitis. Founded in 2005 and based in Labege, France, Abionyx Pharma emerged from Cerenis Therapeutics, adopting its current name in 2019. The company's portfolio also includes a drug delivery platform targeting HDL for potential applications in oncology, particularly in immuno-oncology and chemotherapy.

Scoop.it

Series A in 2009
Scoop.it Inc. operates a content curation and publishing platform that enables users to create and share online magazines. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, California, Scoop.it assists professionals and companies in automating their content marketing efforts, enhancing their ability to drive traffic and generate leads. The platform offers tools for content research and curation, leveraging artificial intelligence to help marketers produce content at scale and achieve better returns on investment. Scoop.it provides a freemium service for individuals and a knowledge-sharing platform for organizations to effectively organize and disseminate business intelligence. Since October 2018, Scoop.it has been a subsidiary of Linkfluence S.A.S. The company has received investment from various venture capital firms, including Partech Ventures and Elaia Partners.