Founded in 1981 in France, IXO Private Equity is one of the largest independent regional private equity firms in the country. With a team of 19 professionals, the company manages over €610 million in assets and invests between €2 million and €15 million in equity in small and mid-cap companies, primarily in the southern and western regions of France. The fund targets industries such as software, advanced manufacturing, TMT, and manufacturing sectors. It has a preference for investing in startups that are 6-10 years old and typically participates in rounds with 3-4 other investors. Some of its notable portfolio companies include SuperSonic Imagine, Pole Star, and Ixaltis.