Citizen Capital

Citizen Capital is a Paris-based private equity firm founded in 2008, focused on growth and early-stage investments in sectors such as healthcare, education, technology, and business services. With a commitment to impact-driven investment, it manages €60 million, providing growth capital to small and medium enterprises with annual sales ranging from €1 million to €50 million that prioritize social purpose. The firm targets key areas including inclusion for underserved populations, enabling social mobility, promoting sustainable production and consumption, and fostering social innovation through new organizational models. In addition to financial investment, Citizen Capital offers strategic, operational, and financial guidance, actively supporting portfolio companies in developing and implementing their impact strategies. The firm adheres to responsible investment principles and is a member of the G8 Social Impact Investment Task Force, reinforcing its dedication to achieving both financial returns and positive social outcomes.

Mohamed Abdesslam

Investment Director

Antoine Vedrenne

Partner

Aurore Aspar

Investment Director

Pierre Olivier Barennes

Founding Partner

Mehdi Belkahla

Investment Director

Diane Roujou de Boubée

Investment Director

François-Henri Champagne

Investment Director

Margot Courcelles

Associate

Rémi Marreau

CFO

Olivier Mougenot

Partner

Laurence Mehaignerie

Co-Founder and Partner

Agathe Ohanian

Analyst

Jonathan Piquet

Partner

Flora Velle-Bonvouloir

Investment Director

32 past transactions

Hubcycle

Series A in 2024
Hubcycle specializes in upcycling food ingredients by transforming industrial waste into valuable raw materials. The company focuses on segregating plant-based waste and selecting high-value side streams for reuse, thereby creating new sustainable ingredients tailored to consumer needs. By establishing innovative value chains, Hubcycle enables industries to participate in the circular economy, significantly reducing the environmental impact of commercial processes. Through its efforts, Hubcycle aims to provide high-performance and sustainable solutions that benefit both the environment and the market.

CardioParc

Venture Round in 2024
CardioParc is a network of cardiology institutions that aims to redefine cardiology consulting by reorganizing it around the notion of delegation of tasks.

Hiboo

Series A in 2023
Hiboo specializes in developing IoT sensors and software applications that provide comprehensive monitoring of industrial assets, equipment, goods, and vehicles. The company focuses on simplifying data collection and management for operational teams, enabling them to gain real-time visibility into their operations on a user-friendly platform or through a fully integrated API. Hiboo's technology measures various parameters, including geolocation, volume, weight, and temperature, allowing organizations to standardize and activate their equipment data. This approach empowers customers to enhance the management of their industrial physical assets, streamline inventory and maintenance processes, and improve overall operational efficiency.

Karos

Series C in 2023
Karos is a company that operates a carpooling platform aimed at connecting travelers with available car seats in their vicinity. By utilizing artificial intelligence and mobile technologies, Karos transforms these available seats into an efficient public transport network. The platform is accessible through a mobile application that allows users to connect with others, schedule, modify, and manage their carpooling trips. This service not only facilitates faster travel but also promotes fuel and cost savings for its users, making it a practical solution for short-distance transportation needs.

Darewise Entertainment

Initial Coin Offering in 2023
Darewise Entertainment, founded in 2017 and based in Paris, France, focuses on developing online games that emphasize social interaction and connectivity. The company specializes in creating original franchises that challenge traditional gaming conventions and push the boundaries of interactive experiences. By integrating elements of gaming, social networking, content creation, and revenue generation, Darewise aims to redefine the future of social platforms. Its game development studio leverages innovative technologies to craft dynamic virtual worlds, allowing players to engage, connect, and create within persistent online environments.

Novo

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Novo is to make it easier for everyone to take stock and plan energy-related renovations.And the work in the subsequent months clearly demonstrated that it can be done much faster and more digitally! The end product is NOVO

NOVO

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Digital analysis, planning and financing of energy renovation for real estate.

SustainCERT

Series B in 2023
SustainCERT operates a climate impact verification platform focused on promoting sustainability and enhancing environmental outcomes. The company leverages technology to facilitate the quantification and reporting of social and environmental impacts for its clients. By providing digital verification and management of climate claims, SustainCERT supports businesses in navigating carbon markets and value chains while adhering to established sustainability standards. The platform is designed to foster a climate-secure future, ultimately benefiting people, businesses, and ecosystems alike.

Beeldi

Series A in 2022
Beeldi offers a digital diagnostic solution aimed at enhancing wealth management through data digitization. The company's asset management application simplifies the technical management of buildings by integrating business intelligence and artificial intelligence. This technology enables the collection of field data while providing property managers with an organized and up-to-date mapping of assets. Consequently, Beeldi's platform allows users to prioritize actions related to regulatory compliance, renovations, and energy efficiency, ultimately streamlining the management process.

Beebs

Series A in 2022
Beebs is a platform that allows parents to buy and sell second-hand products related to childhood, including clothing, childcare items, furniture, toys, books, and baby consumables. Founded in 2020 and based in France, Beebs aims to support parents by providing a marketplace where they can acquire necessary items at significantly reduced prices, often up to 80% less than new retail. The app promotes sustainable practices by enabling parents to resell items they no longer need, fostering a community where young families can reliably exchange baby products.

Hubcycle

Venture Round in 2022
Hubcycle specializes in upcycling food ingredients by transforming industrial waste into valuable raw materials. The company focuses on segregating plant-based waste and selecting high-value side streams for reuse, thereby creating new sustainable ingredients tailored to consumer needs. By establishing innovative value chains, Hubcycle enables industries to participate in the circular economy, significantly reducing the environmental impact of commercial processes. Through its efforts, Hubcycle aims to provide high-performance and sustainable solutions that benefit both the environment and the market.

WhatMatters

Seed Round in 2022
WhatMatters offers cosmetics geared for home and hygiene care. They sell items including toothpaste, shower gel, hand sanitizer, cleansing water, dish soap, laundry detergent, and more. They provide a range of products for children as well.

Chance

Series A in 2022
Chance is a coaching platform designed to help individuals find suitable jobs that align with their interests and aspirations. The platform provides an augmented coaching experience that emphasizes career counseling and skill development in areas such as psychology, sociology, and behavioral sciences. Through a series of digital activities, users engage in introspection and career exploration, enabling them to make informed decisions about their professional paths. Chance aims to make career guidance accessible to everyone, regardless of their social background, thereby supporting a diverse range of talents in their job search.

Kompozite

Seed Round in 2022
Kompozite operates a digital platform designed to enhance the construction industry's efficiency and sustainability by accelerating the decarbonization process. The platform aggregates comprehensive material data and automatically generates optimized construction solutions tailored to the specific needs of its users. It features an extensive material library, integrates technical and environmental data, and calculates and assigns carbon values. By providing a collaborative and user-friendly interface, the platform facilitates the transition to low-carbon practices in building construction and renovation, supporting clients in making informed, environmentally conscious decisions.

365Talents

Series A in 2021
365Talents operates a talent management platform that leverages machine learning and advanced algorithms to identify and map employees' skills and expertise. This technology enables organizations to match their workforce with personalized internal opportunities, including jobs, projects, and training programs. By facilitating real-time detection and mobilization of key skills, 365Talents supports companies in fostering continuous career development for their employees. The platform effectively enhances workforce engagement and growth by aligning individual capabilities with organizational needs.

SustainCERT

Venture Round in 2021
SustainCERT operates a climate impact verification platform focused on promoting sustainability and enhancing environmental outcomes. The company leverages technology to facilitate the quantification and reporting of social and environmental impacts for its clients. By providing digital verification and management of climate claims, SustainCERT supports businesses in navigating carbon markets and value chains while adhering to established sustainability standards. The platform is designed to foster a climate-secure future, ultimately benefiting people, businesses, and ecosystems alike.

Clever Connect

Series B in 2021
Founded in France, the CleverConnect Group supports companies at all stages of their recruitment through sourcing tools, qualification of applications and retention of employees. Its mission is to help companies find the best talent by offering an exceptional recruitment experience. This pooling of forces from Meteojob and Visiotalent was carried out with the aim of bringing together the two most innovative HR brands currently on the market.

ipso sant�

Venture Round in 2021
Ipso Santé offers physical consultation and teleconsultation services. They developed a reinforced treating physician program with health insurance to offer improved care and follow-up for eligible patients.

Beebs

Seed Round in 2021
Beebs is a platform that allows parents to buy and sell second-hand products related to childhood, including clothing, childcare items, furniture, toys, books, and baby consumables. Founded in 2020 and based in France, Beebs aims to support parents by providing a marketplace where they can acquire necessary items at significantly reduced prices, often up to 80% less than new retail. The app promotes sustainable practices by enabling parents to resell items they no longer need, fostering a community where young families can reliably exchange baby products.

Certideal

Series A in 2020
Certideal, founded in 2015 by Yoann Valensi and Laure Cohen, is a France-based online retail platform specializing in the sale of refurbished smartphones and tablets for individual consumers. The company ensures a reliable and sustainable purchase experience by rigorously testing and certifying each device through its team of technical experts. This process includes verifying the aesthetic condition, ensuring the device is not blacklisted by carriers, and conducting thorough checks on over 30 technical aspects, such as audio quality, Wi-Fi functionality, and charging ports. By acting as a trusted intermediary, Certideal guarantees that customers receive only approved products, thereby protecting them from counterfeits and providing access to quality second-hand technology at affordable prices.

R-PUR

Venture Round in 2019
R-PUR specializes in the development of premium anti-pollution masks that protect users from various airborne hazards. Utilizing patented nano-filtration technology, these masks are designed to filter harmful particles related to air pollution, including gases, odors, pollen, and toxic fine particles such as those from diesel emissions. The masks prioritize both comfort and effectiveness, ensuring that customers receive optimal protection against ultrafine particles and nanoparticles present in the environment. R-PUR's mission is centered on safeguarding individuals from the dangers posed by air pollution.

Lalilo

Seed Round in 2019
Lalilo is a Paris-based company that develops a web-based application designed for K-2 teachers to enhance reading instruction. Founded in 2016, the platform utilizes artificial intelligence to tailor reading exercises to meet the individual needs of students, thereby allowing for personalized learning experiences. The application generates customized printable worksheets and facilitates advanced collaboration, enabling teachers to support each student's unique learning pace. Accessible on tablets, iPads, and computers, Lalilo aims to empower educators while fostering literacy among young learners.

Deepki

Series B in 2019
Deepki is a company dedicated to supporting real estate stakeholders in their transition to sustainability and net-zero goals. It offers a unique data intelligence platform that digitalizes the management of large property portfolios, enabling clients to streamline their management processes while enhancing their understanding of asset performance. By combining this platform with expert advisory services, Deepki helps align the interests of various stakeholders and develop effective strategies that transform real estate into a positive force for the environment. The company focuses on improving environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance, allowing clients to identify energy efficiencies and cost savings, thereby enhancing the overall value of their real estate assets.

Deuxièmeavis.fr

Venture Round in 2018
Deuxièmeavis.fr is a medical startup that operates an online platform designed to provide patients with access to expert medical opinions. The service aims to address disparities in access to specialized healthcare by facilitating consultations with expert doctors for serious or rare health issues. Patients receive a written account of their second medical opinion, helping them make informed decisions about their diagnosis and treatment options. By streamlining the process of obtaining expert insights, Deuxièmeavis.fr enhances the accessibility of quality healthcare for individuals seeking additional perspectives on their medical conditions.

OpenClassrooms

Series B in 2018
OpenClassrooms is an online education platform based in Paris, France, founded in 2007. It has emerged as one of Europe’s largest education-to-employment platforms, serving 355,000 students across 140 countries. The company offers a variety of accredited online courses and degree programs, including Associate, Bachelor’s, and Master’s level diplomas. OpenClassrooms focuses on vocational training in high-demand fields such as coding, IT, product management, data management, marketing, communications, and UX design. Its educational model emphasizes competency-based learning, combining high-quality online coursework with personalized mentorship, project-based experiences, and career coaching. The platform also collaborates with numerous corporate partners, providing a job guarantee to enhance employability for its graduates.

Certideal

Seed Round in 2017
Certideal, founded in 2015 by Yoann Valensi and Laure Cohen, is a France-based online retail platform specializing in the sale of refurbished smartphones and tablets for individual consumers. The company ensures a reliable and sustainable purchase experience by rigorously testing and certifying each device through its team of technical experts. This process includes verifying the aesthetic condition, ensuring the device is not blacklisted by carriers, and conducting thorough checks on over 30 technical aspects, such as audio quality, Wi-Fi functionality, and charging ports. By acting as a trusted intermediary, Certideal guarantees that customers receive only approved products, thereby protecting them from counterfeits and providing access to quality second-hand technology at affordable prices.

Make.org

Seed Round in 2017
Make.org is a unique company focused on reactivating democracies by engaging citizens in collaborative actions that address political and civic issues. Through its platform, citizens can propose ideas and vote on them, facilitating targeted lobbying efforts aimed at influencing elected representatives. The company leverages its data-science capabilities to process substantial amounts of data, generating over 200,000 contributions monthly. Make.org combines a profitable growth model with a commitment to social impact, attracting numerous corporate partners who align with its initiatives. The organization emphasizes values of neutrality, transparency, and security while working to disrupt the European pollster market and empower responsible citizenship.

Telegrafik

Venture Round in 2017
Telegrafik operates an intelligent analysis platform that utilizes data from sensors to support home care, particularly for the elderly. By offering Internet-of-Things solutions tailored for the SMART CARE market, the company has developed a software platform that converts sensor data into valuable services. These services include activity monitoring, behavior analysis, anomaly detection, and smart alerting, which collectively enable users to maintain their independence and health in their own homes. Telegrafik's approach aims to enhance the quality of life for seniors by providing connected services that foster autonomy.

OpenClassrooms

Series A in 2016
OpenClassrooms is an online education platform based in Paris, France, founded in 2007. It has emerged as one of Europe’s largest education-to-employment platforms, serving 355,000 students across 140 countries. The company offers a variety of accredited online courses and degree programs, including Associate, Bachelor’s, and Master’s level diplomas. OpenClassrooms focuses on vocational training in high-demand fields such as coding, IT, product management, data management, marketing, communications, and UX design. Its educational model emphasizes competency-based learning, combining high-quality online coursework with personalized mentorship, project-based experiences, and career coaching. The platform also collaborates with numerous corporate partners, providing a job guarantee to enhance employability for its graduates.

Juice Wireless

Series C in 2007
Juice Wireless is a provider of mobile social networking technology and services, head-quartered in Los Angeles, Califoria. Juice's technology enables multimedia exchange and social networking aggregation between multiple mobile platforms and online services. The company's current flagship consumer offering, JuiceCaster - a multimedia sharing and social networking utility - is distributed by AT&T, Nokia, Vodafone, T-Mobile, Alltel, US Cellular, Cricket, Bouygues Telecom and Turkcell. In September 2008, Juice Wireless announced Flutter - a picture messaging and location sharing application for the iPhone. Flutter ranked 8th most popular social networking app on the iPhone and garnered wide press coverage for “doing what Apple didn't ... giving iPhone 3G users some picture messaging love.” (San Francisco Chronicle) CEO, Amir Hosseinpour, has stated in November 2008 that the company will announce its next generation mobile social networking platform and a deal with one of the world's largest carriers in February 2009. Juice Wireless faces stiff competition as a plethora of companies are in the market of mobile content delivery: [Radar](http://radar.net/), [Avot Media](http://www.avotmedia.com/), and [Treemo](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/treemo) are a few.

Brainshark

Series C in 2005
Brainshark is a prominent sales enablement company based in Waltham, Massachusetts, founded in 1999 by Joe Gustafson. The company specializes in providing software solutions that enhance sales productivity through dynamic content creation, on-demand training, and performance coaching. Its cloud-based platform allows businesses to create, share, and track online and mobile video presentations, equipping sales teams with the necessary tools for effective buyer interactions. Brainshark's offerings enable organizations to improve communication, education, and engagement with their client-facing teams. With a focus on data-driven insights, the company helps clients measure the effectiveness of their sales content and make informed decisions. Thousands of companies, including a significant portion of the Fortune 100, utilize Brainshark's services to boost sales readiness and maximize the impact of their sales, marketing, and training initiatives.

Didask

Didask is an IT company that helps organizations and trainers with e-learning applications based on digital technology.
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