Expanso Capital

Expanso Capital is a French private equity and venture capital firm based in Bordeaux, serving as the dedicated investment subsidiary of Caisse d'Epargne Aquitaine Poitou-Charentes (CEAPC). Founded in 1999 and revitalized in 2014, the firm specializes in providing seed, early-stage, and growth capital to startups and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) within the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. While maintaining a sector-agnostic approach, Expanso Capital has a significant track record in the life sciences, medtech, and digital health sectors, typically investing between €50,000 and €500,000 per transaction. The firm frequently collaborates with other regional institutional funds and business angel networks to support high-potential companies through their development phases. Notable healthcare-related investments in its portfolio include Hyprevention, a developer of innovative surgical solutions for hip fracture prevention.