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Haïku Closes a €3 Million Funding Round to Accelerate Its Growth

Posted on July 1, 2026September 22, 2026 by Adele

A Series A round to strengthen Haïku’s position in the legal AI market

Founded in 2023 in Bordeaux under the name Clerk, Haïku develops a SaaS platform designed exclusively for legal professionals. Its solution indexes and leverages all of a firm’s internal documents, then offers users a natural-language interface allowing them to find, synthesize, and reuse the knowledge accumulated in their files.

Two and a half years after its founding, Haïku has thus closed a second funding round of €3 million led by Newfund. The lead ticket comes from Newfund Velocity, the fund’s general-purpose, larger-capacity vehicle, while NAEH Innopy — its regional vehicle dedicated to innovative companies in Nouvelle-Aquitaine and already a Haïku shareholder since its first round — participated again. Naco rounds out this financing by joining the company’s capital for the first time. This transaction brings the total amount raised by the company since its founding to €4.3 million.

More than 2,000 independent lawyers already use the self-service platform, joined by law firms of all sizes and by leading players such as Cornet Vincent Ségurel and Adaltys. Haïku also relies on eight partner bar associations, including Bordeaux, Montpellier, and Seine-Saint-Denis.

This funding will enable Haïku to accelerate its R&D efforts, continue its expansion across Europe, and strengthen its teams, with around fifteen new hires planned for 2026. For Jules Touzet, founder and CEO of Haïku, this milestone is part of a deep transformation of the legal market, in which models based on data retention are giving way to a new generation of AI tools serving legal professionals.

Altaïr Avocats, legal counsel to Haïku

Pierre Gramage and his team advised Haïku on all legal aspects of the transaction, from structuring through to completion.

This transaction illustrates the firm’s ability to work with innovative technology companies on their fundraising operations, and to support executives and investors in growth projects with significant strategic stakes.

« Accompagner Haïku dans cette nouvelle levée de fonds est particulièrement stimulant : cette opération illustre la vitalité de l’écosystème bordelais et la capacité de ses entrepreneurs à porter des solutions d’intelligence artificielle au service des professions juridiques. Nous sommes fiers d’avoir guidé l’équipe de Jules Touzet à chaque étape de cette opération structurante pour l’avenir de la société. » – Pierre Gramage, Partner

His team consisted of:

Private Equity: Pierre Gramage, partner, Jeanne Mucchielli, Counsel and Hugo Henry, associate

ERN INVEST Strengthens Its Position in Renewable Energy with the Acquisition of B.GELEC

Posted on June 15, 2026September 14, 2026 by Adele

This transaction reflects a commitment to continuity in know-how and teams, while opening up new growth prospects for BGELEC in a sector undergoing transformation, driven by changing energy uses and expectations.

Valérie Foudriat-Fernandez, Partner, advised the acquirer on all legal aspects of the transaction.

We thank ERN INVEST for its trust and congratulate its teams on this acquisition, which we wish every success.

Altaïr Avocats Advises Titouan Hulot on the Acquisition of West Marine MC in Dinard, Ille-et-Vilaine

Posted on April 27, 2026September 14, 2026 by Adele

A strategic initiative aimed at ensuring the sustainability and growth of a key player in the boating industry

Established in Dinard for more than 25 years, West Marine MC has established itself as a go-to partner for all boating needs. The company serves a diverse clientele — recreational boaters, fishermen, sailors and professionals — with a comprehensive, integrated range of services.

It operates a boatyard of more than 5,000 square meters and carries out activities spanning the entire value chain: sales of new and used boats, rental, maintenance, repair, winter storage, and a fully equipped chandlery store.

The acquisition by Titouan Hulot, backed by Naos Invest, reflects a commitment to continuity of expertise and teams, while opening up new prospects for development. It aims to strengthen West Marine MC’s position in its market and support its growth in a boating sector undergoing change, marked by evolving usage patterns and customer expectations.

Altaïr Avocats, legal counsel to the buyer

The Altaïr Avocats team, led by partner Valérie Foudriat-Fernandez, advised Titouan Hulot and Naos Invest on all legal aspects of the transaction, from structuring through to completion.

This transaction illustrates the firm’s ability to act on business transfer and acquisition deals, supporting executives and investors in projects of major strategic and regional significance.

« Nous remercions Naos Invest pour sa confiance renouvelée, qui nous a permis d’accompagner Titouan HULOT dans ce projet de reprise. Son dynamisme et son engagement constituent des atouts précieux pour poursuivre et développer les activités de WEST MARINE MC, et nous lui souhaitons une pleine réussite. » Valérie Foudriat-Fernandez, Partner at Altaïr Avocats.

Altaïr Avocats advises GSO Innovation, SWEN Capital Partners and Nouvelle Aquitaine Co-Investissement on the sale of Poool to Canadian group Darwin CX

Posted on March 19, 2026September 14, 2026 by Adele

A Strategic Transaction to Accelerate International Development

Founded in 2017, Poool develops technologies that enable press publishers and content platforms to optimize their relationship with readers and accelerate the conversion of their audience into paying subscribers. The company offers, in particular, dynamic paywall solutions, registration walls, and engagement journeys, facilitating the acquisition and retention of digital subscribers.

The combination with Darwin CX, a Canadian platform specializing in the management and optimization of print and web subscriptions, aims to offer publishers an integrated solution covering the entire subscriber lifecycle, from the first interaction with content through to subscription management and renewal.

This transaction is part of a broader trend of consolidation and internationalization in technologies dedicated to digital content monetization. It will allow Poool to benefit from Darwin CX’s international presence and technological expertise in order to accelerate its growth among media groups in Europe and internationally.

Altaïr Avocats, Legal Counsel to the Selling Funds

Altaïr Avocats a accompagné les fonds d’investissement GSO Innovation, SWEN Capital Partners et Nouvelle Aquitaine Co-Investissement dans l’ensemble des aspects juridiques de cette opération stratégique.

This transaction illustrates Altaïr Avocats’ ability to support investment funds on complex transactions with a strong strategic and international dimension, in innovative sectors such as technologies applied to media and digital content monetization.

Its team comprised:

Corporate : Philippe Beauregard, partner and Margaux Fournex, associate.

IRDI Capital Investissement Completes the MBO of 3AS Racing

Posted on January 26, 2026September 14, 2026 by Adele

A Shareholding Reorganization Backed by IRDI Capital Investissement

3AS Racing, a leading player in e-commerce for motorcycle equipment and spare parts, announces the completion of a management buy-out (MBO) with the support of IRDI Capital Investissement.

This transaction allows Antoine Septier, the company’s director, to significantly increase his equity stake, alongside three key team members — Cyril Jemy, Vincent Chabernaud and Guillaume Theillout — who are now becoming shareholders in the project. Founder Frédéric Lemeunier is relinquishing control while partially reinvesting, ensuring a gradual and balanced ownership transition.

Founded in 2007 and based in Gironde, 3AS Racing has established itself as a key player in the motorcycle segment, particularly in off-road riding (motocross, enduro, trial), with a catalogue of more than 250,000 references and a strong digital presence. This transaction marks a new stage in the company’s development, consolidating ownership around the management team and securing the continuation of its growth strategy.

IRDI Capital Investissement is supporting this managerial buyout by providing financial and strategic backing to the management team, with the aim of strengthening the company’s governance, supporting its operational development and opening up new medium-term growth prospects.

Altaïr Avocats, Legal Counsel to IRDI Capital Investissement

Altaïr Avocats worked alongside IRDI Capital Investissement to structure the transaction from a legal standpoint, protect the investor’s interests and implement the agreements relating to the MBO.

The Altaïr Avocats team advising IRDI Capital Investissement comprised:

Corporate : Pierre Gramage, Partner, Christine Léger, Jurist and Hugo Henry, Associate.

Due diligence:

Corporate : Pierre Gramage (Partner)
Tax : Philippe Pescayre (Partner),
Distribution / IP / Data : Christophe Héry (Partner), Albane Watine (Senior Associate) and Jade Mignucci (Associate) ,

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External advisers

Parties involved in the transaction

• Buyer: Management (Antoine Septier, Cyril Jemy, Vincent Chabernaud and Guillaume Theillout) and IRDI Capital Investissement (Ludovic Sarrazin, Romain Sarie)

• Seller/Re-investor: Frédéric Lemeunier

M&A Advisers

• Seller: Clairfield (Bertrand Hermez, Marie Dokchine and Alexandre Pierre)

• Buyer: Ama Partners (Kevin Peyrot, Valentin Bouilly)

Legal Advisers

• Management : François Romain

• Seller: Apollo Avocats (Florence Savoure and Laura Smyrliadis)

Audits

• Financial: Rydge Conseil (Margaux Chamarre and Clément Lefort)

• Employment: Ellipse Avocats (Audrey Bastien)

Financing:

• Société Générale (Catherine Thevenet and Johanna de Jesus Antunes)

• BNP Paribas (Florent Pasquier)

Renovio Accelerates Its Development with Two Strategic Acquisitions in the Southwest

Posted on January 12, 2026September 14, 2026 by Adele

These transactions are part of Renovio’s development strategy as an investment platform dedicated to the renovation and maintenance of the building stock, which is accelerating its pace of acquisitions in order to structure a historically highly fragmented market. The sector comprises nearly 30,000 companies generating more than one million euros in revenue across France.

By drawing on the local know-how, identity and territorial roots of the companies it backs, Renovio aims to position itself as a national benchmark player, based on a decentralized growth model that respects the companies’ artisanal DNA and client proximity, while providing owners with structural support in organization, development and succession planning.

Fonteyraud and Oliver: two local businesses at the heart of Renovio’s regional network

Founded in 1971 and based in Cadillac-sur-Garonne, between Bordeaux and Langon, Fonteyraud is a family business specializing in plumbing and heating and air-conditioning solutions. Led by Franck Fonteyraud, the founder’s son, it generates revenue of €1.1 million and employs 8 people. More than 80% of its business is dedicated to renovation work, serving a diverse client base of more than 3,000 customers, both individuals and professionals (public institutions, cultural sites, wine estates, shops and business premises).

Under the transaction, Franck Fonteyraud remains at the head of the company, now as director of the Fonteyraud agency within Renovio. His son, Luc Fonteyraud, also continues to support the company’s development within the group.

Based on the outskirts of Dax, Oliver, founded in 2015, employs around thirteen people and generates revenue of €2.5 million. It also operates in plumbing, general electrical work, and heating and air-conditioning solutions. Its integration allows Renovio to strengthen its territorial network in the Southwest and consolidate its presence in an area with strong potential for building renovation and maintenance.

According to Philippe Beauregard, Partner at Altaïr Avocats: “These transactions illustrate the consolidation dynamic under way in the building renovation and maintenance sector, as well as the importance of fine-tuned legal support capable of securing repeated transactions while respecting the identity and balance of the companies being integrated”.

Altaïr Avocats, legal partner for the transaction

Altaïr Avocats deployed its M&A and corporate law expertise to secure the transaction and optimize its legal and tax structuring.

Corporate : Philippe Beauregard, Partner, Jeanne Mucchielli, Partner and Margaux Fournex, Associate

Relations commerciales : Christophe Héry, Partner, Jade Mignucci, Associate

External advice :

Audit : BDO Transaction Services – Guillaume Buscaglia, Yann Lunven

Employment : Ogletree Deakins – Anne-Sophie Cepoi-Demouzon, Audrey Seviran

Advisers to the sellers:

M&A : Cairus – Nicolas Barrouillet, directeur M&A

Legal : Cabinet IXIS – Xavier Sennès, avocat associé et Manon SERRUS, avocate collaboratrice

Euklès (Docaposte) Acquires Tekoway

Posted on January 8, 2026September 14, 2026 by Adele

Legal support for this transaction on the seller’s side was provided by Valérie Foudriat-Fernandez, Partner*.

*before joining Altaïr Avocats in 2024