Calao Finance
PE / VC
2010
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Paris, Île-de-France, France
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Calao Finance was a private equity investment firm based in Paris, France, founded in 2010. The firm was led by Bernard Ochs, a seasoned entrepreneur, and had a team of 8 professionals. Known for its interdisciplinary approach, the team included financiers, entrepreneurs, and business experts. Calao Finance was distinct for its focus on lifestyle sectors such as luxury and well-being, as well as strategic activities like cybersecurity and energy efficiency.
The firm primarily invested in sectors including energy, utilities, communication and networking, computer hardware, software, agriculture, manufacturing, e-commerce, robotics, drones, SaaS, and cybersecurity. It targeted investments in the European region, with a preference for French companies. Calao Finance managed various funds, including FPCI, FCPR, FCPI, FIP, and FIP Corse, catering to private, professional, and institutional investors.
Notable investments by Calao Finance included JLP Cognac Pasquet - a beverages company, Zelok - a real estate services firm, Lionel Osmin et Cie - a beverages company, ACWA Robotics - a hardware company, and AquaTech Innovation - a machinery company. The firm was acquired by Acer Finance on September 1, 2024.
