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IRD Invest

IRD Invest

Overview

IRD Invest is the capital investment arm of Groupe IRD, a French private equity firm that invests in startups, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and mid-cap companies, primarily in the Hauts-de-France region.

Year Founded

1991

Portfolio Companies

11

Investments

IRD Invest investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Groupe PCBSep 2025Private EquityLead
NxtfoodSep 2025Series BLead
StaphytMar 2025Private EquityCo-investor
BioPackJun 2024SeedCo-investor
NiryoOct 2023Series ACo-investor

Key People

Hussain SHEIKH

Venture Capitalist

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Investment Activity

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersFrance
Year Founded1991

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