Kaviari has received a minority investment from idiCo
March 2026 — Kaviari has received a minority investment from a pool of investors led by idiCo, alongside Bpifrance, IRD Invest and UI Investissement.
Founded by Jacques Nebot, Kaviari is a French company specializing in caviar and premium seafood, with over 50 years of expertise across the entire value chain, including sourcing, aging, preparation, packaging and distribution. The company serves a business-to-business (B2B) clientele of more than 250 Michelin-starred chefs, such as Alain Ducasse, Jérôme Banctel, Stéphanie Le Quellec and Guy Savoy, as well as specialized distributors, complemented by a selective direct-to-consumer (D2C) offering. Kaviari has established a strong reputation in the gastronomic sector, with approximately 50% of its revenue generated internationally.
Spun off from Omnes Capital’s private equity business, idiCo is a leading private equity and private debt firm authorized by the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) and a subsidiary of the IDI Group. The firm invests in French small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-cap companies through minority and majority equity investments, as well as debt financing, supporting value creation through its lower mid-market, small-cap and private debt strategies. idiCo manages approximately US$1.2 billion in assets across 31 portfolio companies and has supported more than 110 companies in recent years. The firm is primarily active in sectors including healthcare, B2B services, technology and industrials.
Our role in the transaction
Oaklins’ team in France acted as the financial advisor to the family shareholders of Kaviari in their generational transition and initial capital opening.
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