IDI Group

IDI Group is a French private equity group that invests through two entities, IDI and IDI Emerging Markets. It describes itself as a pioneer of private equity in France and invests its own capital rather than raising outside funds.

What IDI Group offers

• Leveraged buyouts: acquisitions of companies financed partly with debt.
• Growth capital: funding for companies expanding their activity.
• Majority or minority stakes: flexibility to back entrepreneurs in either position, thanks to its permanent company structure.
• Co-investment: larger positions when investing alongside others.

Who it serves

The group targets small and mid-sized companies. Its portfolio has included firms in mobile network planning software, radar systems, liquid leak detection, high-performance elastomers, cosmetics manufacturing, hybrid sports turf and monument management.

Key facts

• Based in: France
• Entities: IDI and IDI Emerging Markets
• Model: Permanent investment company using its own capital