Direct Fund: IRDI
IRDI direct fund (Fonds direct IRDI): Strengthen the equity and quasi-equity of regional companies to support their seed, growth or transfer projects. Beneficiaries listed in the catalogue: companies in a growth or transfer phase. Eligible sectors include environment and energy, industry and industrial services, life sciences, ICT, etc. Detailed conditions and current status remain to be confirmed with the funder.
IRDI direct fund (Fonds direct IRDI) aims to strengthen the equity and quasi-equity of regional companies to support their seed, growth or transfer projects. The official page reviewed confirms: IRDI Capital Investissement is a private equity firm in south-west France, investing in regional companies for innovation, growth and transfer. It merged with SORIDEC in 2021; former vehicles should be distinguished from the current offer. The catalogue information should be checked against the current rules, notably for beneficiaries, amounts, eligible costs and availability.
Funded by Bpifrance, Financeurs privés, Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Région Occitanie
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries listed in the catalogue: companies in a growth or transfer phase. Eligible sectors include environment and energy, industry and industrial services, life sciences, ICT, etc. Check the legal form, size, activity, area covered, financial situation and exclusions in the current official rules.
Eligibility conditions
Conditions in the catalogue: not specified. Check the official criteria, exclusions, combination rules and whether you must apply before ordering, buying or starting work.
What the scheme covers
Operations or costs listed: seed capital, growth capital and transfer capital. Check eligible costs, supporting documents, minimum thresholds, caps and excluded costs before committing.
Amount and funding terms
Amount or form of support listed in the catalogue: equity investment in shares and/or convertible bonds of €200,000 to €1,500,000. This catalogue figure is not a commitment to invest; confirm the terms with the fund manager.
How to apply
1) Obtain the current official page and rules. 2) Confirm that the scheme is active and that the project's area is covered. 3) Check the criteria, amount, base, exclusions, combination rules and documents. 4) Confirm when to apply and obtain prior approval before committing costs. The page names the historical "IRDI" fund: confirm whether the vehicle is still investing or whether the name now refers to IRDI/SORIDEC, and check the stage, region and current terms.
Timeline
No usable end date is given; confirm the timetable, whether the scheme is open and the budget available with the funder.
Key facts
- Funder
- Bpifrance, Financeurs privés, Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Région Occitanie
- Type of funding
- Equity investment
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €1,500,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Minimum amount
- €200,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Not specified
Frequently asked questions
What is IRDI direct fund (Fonds direct IRDI) for?
The catalogue describes its purpose as follows: Strengthen the equity and quasi-equity of regional companies to support their seed, growth or transfer projects. Check that your project falls within the scope of the current official rules.
Who can benefit and what are the main conditions?
Beneficiaries listed in the catalogue: companies in a growth or transfer phase. Eligible sectors include environment and energy, industry and industrial services, life sciences, ICT, etc. Conditions: not specified. Legal form, location, exclusions and current criteria must be confirmed.
What amount or type of financing can be obtained?
equity investment in shares and/or convertible bonds of €200,000 to €1,500,000. The official source also states: IRDI Capital Investissement is a private equity firm in south-west France, investing in regional companies for innovation, growth and transfer. It merged with SORIDEC in 2021; former vehicles should be distinguished from the current offer. This does not guarantee support; confirm the cap, base, rate and form of financing with the funder.
Is the scheme still open and how do I apply?
No usable end date is given; confirm the timetable, whether the scheme is open and the budget available with the funder. The page names the historical "IRDI" fund: confirm whether the vehicle is still investing or whether the name now refers to IRDI/SORIDEC, and check the stage, region and current terms. Before ordering, buying or spending, confirm that the scheme is open and the procedure with the relevant authority.
Official source
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