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

Jean-Luc Cyrot

Co-Founder and CEO

13 past transactions

Oslo

Private Equity Round in 2019
Oslo is a software developer and integrator that specializes in delivering solutions for small and medium enterprises as well as large organizations, primarily in the retail, field service management, and facility management sectors. The company's flagship offering is a point-of-sale management platform designed specifically for professionals in construction and finishing. This platform aids businesses in navigating their digital transformation, providing a comprehensive suite of software and services that enhance operational fluidity, efficiency, and reliability across the value chain. By focusing on the unique needs of its clients, Oslo enables organizations to streamline their daily operations effectively.

La Boutique Officielle

Venture Round in 2016
La Boutique Officielle, established in 2007 in Lyon, is a prominent French online retailer specializing in urban ready-to-wear fashion, often referred to as streetwear. The company targets the young adult demographic and offers a diverse range of branded clothing, footwear, and accessories, including t-shirts, pullovers, shoes, and caps. With a distinct focus on urban culture, La Boutique Officielle positions itself at the intersection of music, sport, and the performing arts, providing customers with stylish and affordable fashion options that can be purchased conveniently from home.

Geolid

Series C in 2015
Geolid is a company that specializes in online local advertising, primarily serving the needs of French consumers. It has developed a web advertising platform aimed at enhancing the communication practices of local businesses. The platform provides tools for geolocalized advertising and referencing services, allowing major brands to digitize their networks and streamline their online presence. This approach not only benefits franchisees and small businesses but also enables them to communicate effectively with their customers through a unified platform. By focusing on the local market, Geolid seeks to protect and promote the interests of local businesses in an increasingly digital landscape.

Zound Industries

Venture Round in 2015
Zound Industries designs, develops, and markets headphones. It offers four brands, intended to serve specific audiences: Urbanears, Coloud, Marshall, and Molami. The company has set up distribution in more than 100 markets, and its products are available at over 20,000 locations globally, including Apple, Best Buy, HMV, Target, Urban Outfitters, Colette, FNAC, Media Markt, Telia, Deutsche Telecom, Orange, and Tesco. Zound Industries was co-founded by Konrad Bergström, Niklas Bergh, and Oscar Axhede in 2008 and is based in Stockholm, Sweden. Its products were first introduced to the market in December 2009.

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 prior experience with successful titles at Gameloft. Based in Paris, the studio specializes in racing games but aims to expand its portfolio into new genres that align more closely with PC and console gaming. Oh BiBi Games focuses on developing social and multiplayer experiences that feature animated characters and immersive technology, providing users with engaging and competitive gaming experiences.

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.

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.

Brille24

Venture Round in 2012
Brille24 is a prominent online optician based in Oldenburg, Germany, specializing in the sale of prescription eyeglasses, frames, and corrective lenses for men, women, and children. With a workforce of over 135 employees, the company serves around one million customers and has sold more than two million pairs of glasses. Brille24 offers a diverse range of products, including its own-label glasses starting at 39.90 EUR, which come with fully refined lenses, as well as well-known brands like Ray-Ban, Oakley, and Kerbholz. The company is dedicated to the digitalization of the optical industry and aims to leverage advanced technology, positioning itself as a leader in AI-driven solutions within the sector. CEO Christophe Hocquet leads the organization in its mission to redefine eyeglass retail.

iConcerts

Venture Round in 2012
iConcerts is a digital entertainment channel dedicated exclusively to live music, accessible in 85 countries and over 250 million households globally. The platform provides multi-screen distribution, offering premium linear HDTV and video-on-demand content across IPTV, the web, connected TVs, and mobile devices. Established as the first live music channel in Europe and Asia, iConcerts has recently expanded into Africa. It boasts the largest digital live music library in the world, featuring a unique on-demand catalogue that includes concerts, TV shows, documentaries, and interviews with contemporary artists like SIA, Sam Smith, and Ellie Goulding, as well as legendary figures such as The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, and Bob Marley. iConcerts aims to deliver a new live musical experience to audiences everywhere, at any time.

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 firm operates as a distributor of pay TV channels, including fast channels and non-linear content, catering to various platforms such as cable, IPTV, DTH, mobile packages, and over-the-top (OTT) services. THEMA focuses on the distribution of vertical pay TV channels and has a particular emphasis on thematic and ethnic channels designed for first and second-generation migrant populations, ensuring diverse viewing options that reflect their cultural backgrounds.

Oodrive

Venture Round in 2011
Oodrive is a software publisher founded in 2000, specializing in secure online file management solutions. As a pioneer of SaaS in France, Oodrive offers a range of services, including AdBackup for online backups, PostFiles and iExtranet for file sharing, and Omnikles for tender virtualization. The company serves a diverse clientele, from very small businesses to large corporations, with over 55% of companies listed on the French CAC 40 utilizing its services. Oodrive’s solutions cater to various sectors, including industry, construction, media, and legal firms. Additionally, Oodrive collaborates with major European retailers to provide tailored applications for general consumers, focusing on remote backup and online file storage. Operating in France, Belgium, Spain, Germany, and Singapore, Oodrive supports around 11,000 professional clients and more than one million users across over 90 countries.

CCM Benchmark Group

Private Equity Round in 2010
CCM Benchmark Group is a French online media organization based in Paris, formed from the merger of CommentCaMarche and Benchmark Group in October 2010. The company operates web properties in six languages: French, English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and German. It specializes in providing digital media marketing services across various platforms, which encompass multilingual discussion forums, technology blogs, advertising, marketing performance, programmatic advertising, and training services. Through its diverse offerings, CCM Benchmark Group aims to engage users and enhance their online experiences while serving a broad audience across different regions and languages.

AdScale

Series C in 2010
AdScale operates as an online advertising marketplace based in Germany, connecting advertisers with website owners. It facilitates trading of digital ad spaces, including display, video, and mobile formats. AdScale's Supply Side Platform empowers publishers to maximize their ad revenue through private deals and auctions. The platform leverages programmatic buying, targeting technologies, and a data management system to optimize ad performance for both advertisers and publishers, ensuring fair pricing.
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