Aquiti Gestion
Also known as Aquiti
Bordeaux-based AMF-authorised manager (GP-19000017) of Nouvelle-Aquitaine regional funds: seed/VC (AVA 1), SME development and buyout (NACI 1, RNA, up to €10M) and founder honour loans.
- HEADQUARTERS
- Bordeaux, France
- FOUNDED
- —
- OUTSIDE CAPITAL
- Yes
- TEAM LISTED
- 10 people
Focus
- STAGES
- Pre-SeedSeedSeries AGrowthBuyout
- SECTORS
- HealthTechBiotech & Life SciencesClimate & EnergyIndustrial & ManufacturingSoftware & SaaSFood & Agriculture
- ASSET MIX
- Private equityVenture capital
- GEOGRAPHY
- France
Overview
Aquiti Gestion is a Bordeaux-based portfolio management company authorised by the AMF in 2019 that invests in companies of Nouvelle-Aquitaine from pre-seed to transmission. Its venture activity backs start-ups of the greater south-west from day one through the Aquiti Venture Amorçage 1 (AVA 1) fund, while its development and transmission activity invests up to €10M in shares or convertible bonds, as minority or majority shareholder, in profitable regional SMEs and mid-caps through NACI 1, Relance Nouvelle-Aquitaine (RNA) and other vehicles. It also runs the Prêt d’Honneur Innovation programme of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Amorçage association. It has offices in Bordeaux, Poitiers and Limoges, a team of 19 and states about €230M under management or management delegation.
Investment thesis
Regional, multi-stage: (pre-)seed equity for deeptech and innovative start-ups (energy transition, green tech, health/biotech/medtech, silver economy, digital) and minority or majority equity/convertibles of up to €10M for Nouvelle-Aquitaine SMEs and mid-caps with over €1M revenue and at break-even, covering industrial investment, organic and external growth, family or management transmissions, capital reorganisations and post-crisis recovery.
PORTFOLIO (14)
- Ceva Santé AnimaleNOTABLEHealthTech
- TreeFrog TherapeuticsNOTABLEBiotech & Life Sciences
- CéréalogSoftware & SaaS · since 2026
- Groupe GMRIndustrial & Manufacturing
- Saint LaurentFood & Agriculture · since 2025
- EMACIndustrial & Manufacturing · since 2025
- Groupe IFG (Boyer, JMSO)Industrial & Manufacturing · since 2025
- Activ’InsideFood & Agriculture
- SpeeralConsumer & E-commerce · since 2025
- BiscaboisIndustrial & Manufacturing · since 2025
- SynboliDeep Tech · since 2024
- DionymerClimate & Energy
- CurlimBiotech & Life Sciences
- CardNexusSoftware & SaaS
People
- Bérenger DelmasPrésident · source
- Régis LucasDirecteur Général Exécutif · source
- Thomas BernardDirecteur Associé, Private Equity · source
- Nicolas DelaunayDirecteur Associé, Private Equity · source
- Jean-François CochyDirecteur Associé, Venture Capital · source
- Cindy CharlotDirectrice de Participations, Private Equity · source
- Alexandre AiméDirecteur de Participations, Private Equity · source
- Liana Chauvel SabadusDirectrice de Participations, Private Equity · source
- Xavier HittosDirecteur de Participations, Private Equity · source
- Savéria DesertDirectrice de Participations, Venture Capital · source
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Frequently asked questions
Aquiti Gestion is a private equity fund based in Bordeaux, France.
Yes. Aquiti Gestion invests its own capital in private companies.
Aquiti Gestion invests at Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Growth and Buyout stages in HealthTech, Biotech & Life Sciences, Climate & Energy, Industrial & Manufacturing, Software & SaaS and Food & Agriculture.
Aquiti Gestion's stated ticket size is Up to €10M.
Key people at Aquiti Gestion include Bérenger Delmas (Président), Régis Lucas (Directeur Général Exécutif), Thomas Bernard (Directeur Associé, Private Equity) and Nicolas Delaunay (Directeur Associé, Private Equity).
Aquiti Gestion's investments include Ceva Santé Animale, TreeFrog Therapeutics, Céréalog, Groupe GMR, Saint Laurent, EMAC, Groupe IFG (Boyer, JMSO) and Activ’Inside, among others.
The most recent publicly reported investment by Aquiti Gestion is Céréalog (Management buyout (reprise by the management team) via the PCE fund), announced in Mar 2026.
Yes. Aquiti Gestion manages capital from outside investors.