– Naxicap Partners announced the final closing of its third-generation mid-cap fund, Naxicap Investment Opportunities III (NIO III)
– The NIO III platform totals €2.5 billion in commitments
– This includes €808 million for the NIO III Flagship Fund alongside continuation vehicles and bespoke structures
– The structure is designed to provide flexible long-term capital to support portfolio company growth
– Fundraising saw strong participation from existing investors including insurance companies, pension funds, funds of funds, and family offices
– Investor base spans France, continental Europe, and the UK, with additional backing from a major Asian insurance company
– The platform has already deployed over €1.5 billion across 20 portfolio companies
– The investment strategy focuses on sector specialization across France, Benelux, and the DACH region
– The firm targets majority stakes and growth through organic initiatives and buy-and-build strategies
– Following the closing, total assets under management reached €8.3 billion as of March 2026
– CEO Eric Aveillan, Eric highlighted investor confidence and the development of a diversified portfolio of high-growth companies
