Time For Growth

Time for Growth, founded in 2009 and based in Paris, is an investment firm that focuses on supporting innovative and profitable companies in Europe at critical stages of their development. The firm, which is managed by a team with extensive digital and private equity expertise, targets businesses with an enterprise value between €30 million and €200 million. Time for Growth invests between €10 million and €30 million in each company, seeking opportunities across various sectors, with a particular emphasis on the digital sector. The firm employs a flexible investment approach, taking both minority and majority positions in transactions that range from equity injections to complex buyouts.

Henri de Bodinat

Managing Partner and Co-Founder

13 past transactions

Oslo

Private Equity Round in 2019
Oslo is a software editor and integrator based in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France, specializing in business solutions for small and medium enterprises as well as large organizations. The company provides a range of software products, including OSLO BÂTIMENT, a site management solution for construction companies; OSLO Maintenance & SAV, which focuses on installation and maintenance of technical equipment; and OSLO Facility Management, aimed at optimizing

La Boutique Officielle

Venture Round in 2016
La Boutique Officielle.com SAS is an online clothing retailer based in Dardilly, France, specializing in streetwear and urban fashion. Founded in 2007, the company has established itself as a leader in the online sale of urban ready-to-wear apparel, catering primarily to a young adult demographic. The product range includes a variety of items such as t-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, jeans, joggers, shirts, polo shirts, underwear, shorts, tank tops, dresses, skirts, shoes, and accessories for both men and women. La Boutique Officielle focuses on a unique niche that intersects urban culture with music, sports, and the performing arts, allowing customers to purchase stylish clothing from the comfort of their homes at competitive prices.

Geolid

Series C in 2015
Geolid is a web advertising platform aimed at supporting local businesses in France by enhancing their communication practices. The company provides tools for geolocalized advertising and search optimization, allowing major brands to digitize their networks and maintain a consistent online presence. This approach enables franchisees and small businesses to efficiently engage with their customers through a unified platform, ultimately boosting local business visibility and effectiveness. Geolid focuses on transforming how businesses communicate with consumers, ensuring that they can effectively reach their target audience in a competitive digital landscape.

Zound Industries

Venture Round in 2015
Zound Industries International AB manufactures and sells audio accessories. The company offers headphones under the brand names Urbanears, Marshall Headphones, Coloud, and Molami. It offers its products through a network of agents and distributors worldwide. Zound Industries International AB was founded in 2008 and is based in Stockholm, Sweden with additional offices in New York, New York; Shenzhen, China.

Oh BiBi

Series A in 2014
Oh BiBi Games is a French mobile games studio founded in 2012 by Stanislas Dewavrin and Martial Valery, both of whom have experience with notable titles at Gameloft. Headquartered in Paris, the studio initially focused on racing games but is now looking to expand its portfolio to include various genres that resonate with PC and console gaming. Oh BiBi develops competitive mobile games, featuring social and multiplayer elements, along with animated characters and engaging gameplay. The company aims to provide users with an immersive gaming experience, leveraging advanced technology to enhance player interaction and enjoyment.

USINE IO

Seed Round in 2014
USINE IO is a Paris-based company that provides technical and consulting services tailored for inventors, start-ups, and established businesses. Founded in 2013, USINE IO facilitates the transition from idea to prototype, offering access to high-tech prototyping workshops and a co-working space. The company emphasizes industrialization preparation and provides a range of support services, including training and expert guidance in areas such as electronics, CAD, and design for manufacturing. With a commitment to fostering innovation, USINE IO operates without selection barriers, making its resources accessible to a wide array of clients.

Brille24

Venture Round in 2012
#eyetech - More than 135 employees, 1 mio. customers and already more than 2 Mio. glasses sold: Brille24 is one of the leading online opticians in Europe. They sell own-labelled glasses (digitally native vertical brand) from 39.90 EUR incl. completely refined lenses as well as famous brands like Ray-Ban, Oakley, or Kerbholz. Their mission is the digitalisation of the optical industry. They believe in the power of technology and will be the first AI-driven company in the optical industry. CEO is Christophe Hocquet.

TransMedia Communications

Venture Round in 2012
Transmedia is Europe’s premier video-on-demand rights aggregator, active across all emerging IP VOD platforms: DSL, Fiber-optic, Satellite, Cable, VPN (including hospitality/hotel business) and mobile video. Founded in February 2003 Transmedia became a pioneer in the rapidly growing market of content distribution over IP Broadband. It offered telecoms and broadband networks a cleared of rights library of premium video-on-demand content which could add value to broadband subscriptions.

iConcerts

Venture Round in 2012
iConcerts SA operates a digital entertainment channel that is exclusively dedicated to live music. Established in 2005 and based in Geneva, Switzerland, the company provides a multi-platform service that includes linear HDTV and video-on-demand options across IPTV, the web, connected TVs, and mobile devices. Available in 85 countries and reaching over 250 million households globally, iConcerts features a vast and exclusive on-demand catalogue, recognized as the largest digital live music library in the world. The content includes concerts, TV shows, documentaries, and interviews, showcasing both contemporary artists like SIA and Sam Smith, as well as iconic figures such as The Rolling Stones and Jimi Hendrix. As a subsidiary of Stingray Digital Group Inc., iConcerts aims to deliver an accessible live music experience to audiences worldwide.

Thema

Venture Round in 2011
THEMA is a Paris-based company that specializes in the development and global distribution of thematic, generalist, and ethnic television channels. The company serves a variety of platforms, including cable, IPTV, DTH, mobile packages, and over-the-top (OTT) services. Its primary focus is on the distribution of vertical pay TV channels, alongside the publication and distribution of thematic and ethnic channels aimed specifically at first and second-generation migrant populations. Through its diverse offerings, THEMA caters to a wide audience, ensuring access to culturally relevant content across various media platforms.

Oodrive

Venture Round in 2011
Oodrive is a software publisher established in 2000, specializing in secure online file management services for businesses. As a pioneer of SaaS solutions in France, Oodrive offers a range of products, including AdBackup for online backups, PostFiles and iExtranet for file sharing, and Omnikles for tender virtualization. Its services cater to various sectors such as industry, construction, media, and legal, with over 55% of the companies listed on the French CAC 40 utilizing Oodrive's solutions. The company also develops applications for consumers through partnerships with major European retailers, providing tailored remote backup and storage services. Headquartered in France, Oodrive operates in Belgium, Spain, Germany, and Singapore, serving approximately 11,000 professional clients and over a million users across more than 90 countries.

CCM Benchmark

Private Equity Round in 2010
CCM Benchmark is a French online media group based in Paris that operates web properties in six languages: French, English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and German. Established in October 2010 through the merger of CommentCaMarche and Benchmark Group, the company offers a diverse range of digital media marketing services. These services include multilingual discussion forums, technology blogs, advertising, marketing performance analytics, programmatic advertising, and training services, catering to various platforms and audiences. Through its multilingual approach and comprehensive offerings, CCM Benchmark aims to enhance its clients' online presence and marketing effectiveness.

AdScale

Series C in 2010
AdScale operates as a marketplace for online advertising, facilitating transactions between advertisers and website owners. The company provides a transparent trading platform for digital ad space, encompassing display, video, and mobile formats. Through its Supply Side Platform, AdScale allows publishers to enhance their yield management by leveraging private deals and auctions. Advertisers benefit from advanced optimization technologies, including programmatic buying, targeting, and data management, which help maximize the effectiveness of their campaigns. Overall, AdScale aims to deliver a fair price-performance ratio for its business partners while streamlining the online advertising process.
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