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IXO Private Equity is an independent French private equity firm based in Toulouse, Occitanie, tracing its roots to ICSO Gestion in 1981 and formally founded in 2003. It is led by Managing Partners Alexandre Sagon and Jean-Luc Rivière. The firm manages over €700 million in assets under management as of 2019 across 10 funds, supporting over 120 small and medium-sized enterprises with equity investments typically ranging from €5-20 million. IXO targets SMEs with €20-200 million turnover, primarily in Western and Southern France, across diverse sectors including consumer goods, information technology, biotechnology, and healthcare. Notable portfolio companies include Sigfox, Azursoft, and APF, with a recent highlight being the January 2019 closure of its iXO 4 fund at €200 million for South France SMEs. The firm's business model involves raising and managing private equity funds, earning fees and carried interest on its investments.
Key people at IXO Private Equity.
IXO Private Equity manages FCPR (Fonds Communs de Placement à Risque) and FIP (Fonds d'Investissement de Proximité) funds. It also provides advisory services for IRDI, which is an evergreen fund.
IXO Private Equity is an independent French private equity management company that is officially approved and authorized by the AMF (Autorité des Marchés Financiers).
IXO Private Equity manages FCPR (Fonds Communs de Placement à Risque) and FIP (Fonds d'Investissement de Proximité) funds. It also provides advisory services for IRDI, which is an evergreen fund.
IXO Private Equity is an independent French private equity management company that is officially approved and authorized by the AMF (Autorité des Marchés Financiers).
IXO Private Equity operates as an independent French private equity management company, holding official approval from the AMF (Autorité des Marchés Financiers). The firm has established itself as a prominent independent player within the French capital investment landscape, specifically targeting small and mid-cap enterprises.
The core of IXO Private Equity's investment strategy involves two primary types of operations: Leveraged Buyout (LBO) and capital development. Through LBOs, the firm facilitates the acquisition of companies, often with a significant portion of the purchase price financed by debt. Capital development operations, conversely, involve providing equity to support the growth, expansion, or restructuring of companies.
To execute its investment mandates, IXO Private Equity manages a range of specialized investment vehicles. These include FCPR (Fonds Communs de Placement à Risque), which are mutual funds designed for risk capital, and FIP (Fonds d'Investissement de Proximité), which are local investment funds. Additionally, the firm provides advisory services for IRDI, an evergreen fund, further diversifying its engagement with the investment ecosystem.
Headquartered in Toulouse, France, IXO Private Equity maintains a dedicated team of 22 professionals. This team is responsible for identifying investment opportunities, conducting due diligence, managing portfolio companies, and overseeing the various funds under its administration. The firm's operational structure and strategic focus underscore its commitment to fostering economic development within the French market.
Key people at IXO Private Equity.
IXO Private Equity has 13 tracked investments across 8 companies. The latest tracked deal is $11.8M Series A in MyC MedTech in February 2026.
