Philippe de la Chapelle

CAC is an active, regional manager which invests in small, innovative French companies across sectors including Internet, medical, agri-food, restaurant and audiovisual. Their geographic focus is on the departments of Ardennes, Aube, Haute-Marne and Marne. The firm seeks to invest up to EUR 210,000 per transaction in innovative companies with high potential and turnover of less than EUR 2 million. CAC may also participate in the development or transfer of businesses engaged in traditional activities and crafts. CAC acts as sole investor or co-invests with business angels, regional investment funds and specialized funds, participating in several financing rounds. The firm participates in a variety of transactions including business creation, development and transmission, providing investee companies with a range of assistance including strategic thinking, financial engineering, increasing R&D efforts, launching new products and providing access to their network of partners and entrepreneurs.

IRPAC is an active manager which focuses primarily on the mid-term development potential of regional businesses. Their geographic target includes the departments of Ardennes, Aube, Haute-Marne and Marne. The firm invests up to EUR 750 thousand and looks for innovative firms with turnovers in excess of EUR 2 million. They act as sole investor and also co-invest with financial partners for follow-on rounds of funding. They generally invest in a range of sectors such as technology, industry, business services and specifically in agri-food, construction, transportation, public sign systems, clothing, industrial equipment, champagne, and computers. In addition to providing funding, IRPAC also provides support at significant stages of development and transmission. They draw on their network of industry experts for the benefit of their portfolio firms. They participate in strategic planning, financial engineering, increased research and development, and new product launches.