Kima Ventures

Kima Ventures is a Paris-based venture capital firm founded in 2010, known for its active engagement in early-stage investments. The firm specializes in seed and early-stage companies, primarily focusing on the technology sector while also exploring a diverse range of other industries such as e-commerce, health, and fintech. Kima Ventures typically invests between €0.15 million and €5 million in its portfolio companies, often as a significant minority shareholder. The firm emphasizes collaboration, frequently co-investing alongside business angels and other venture capital funds. With a commitment to supporting ambitious founders, Kima Ventures aims to streamline the fundraising process, enabling entrepreneurs to concentrate on growth and execution. Over the past five years, Kima Ventures has invested in over 400 startups across 24 countries, establishing a reputation as one of the world's most active early-stage investors. The firm operates from its headquarters in Paris and maintains an additional office in London.

Jeanne Cluset

VC Associate

Xavier Niel

Founder

Alexis Robert

Partner

Past deals in HoReCa

Bolk

Seed Round in 2022
Bolk provides autonomous bowl-making robotic canteen which producing warm meals, cold dishes and desserts from precooked ingredients.

Hera

Seed Round in 2021
Hera is building a Calendar app with an emphasis on productivity, with a number of overt and more subtle features aimed at helping people get the most out of their meetings without living in a bloated calendar app.

Cala

Seed Round in 2021
Cala is a Paris-based company that develops and manufactures an electronic robot designed to revolutionize the fast-casual dining experience by automating the cooking and plating of pasta dishes. The company is pioneering the first fully robotic pasta restaurant, which aims to enhance operational efficiency while serving meals quickly and affordably. With a compact kitchen space of just 3 square meters, Cala's system can prepare and serve up to 800 meals per hour, utilizing fresh and organic ingredients. Customers can enjoy a variety of customizable pasta dishes paired with homemade sauces, all prepared by advanced robotic technology, transforming the traditional lunch experience into a streamlined and modern service.

HappyVore

Seed Round in 2020
HappyVore, known as Les Nouveaux Fermiers, is a French company that specializes in manufacturing and selling plant-based meat products. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Paris, it focuses on creating meat alternatives using natural and local plant ingredients. The company's offerings are designed to provide a healthier option for consumers while significantly reducing environmental impact, with its products generating 11 times less CO2 and requiring 10 times less water compared to traditional meat production. HappyVore serves both restaurants and individual consumers through online sales, emphasizing a commitment to taste and sustainability in its mission to better feed the planet.

Impala

Series B in 2020
Impala Enterprise Ltd, founded in 2016 and based in London, United Kingdom, specializes in developing cloud-based software tailored for the management of small and medium-sized hotels. Its platform streamlines various operational aspects, including bookings, staff management, finance, and task coordination. Additionally, Impala offers a secure and user-friendly universal REST API that allows for seamless integration with multiple hotel systems, ensuring bank-grade security and full compliance with GDPR regulations. The company's infrastructure is designed to be robust, utilizing geographically diverse hosting to enhance reliability and performance.

Fraiche

Seed Round in 2019
Fraiche serves fresh food, that’s grown by farmers, cooked by chefs, and inspired by the seasons.

Impala

Series A in 2019
Impala Enterprise Ltd, founded in 2016 and based in London, United Kingdom, specializes in developing cloud-based software tailored for the management of small and medium-sized hotels. Its platform streamlines various operational aspects, including bookings, staff management, finance, and task coordination. Additionally, Impala offers a secure and user-friendly universal REST API that allows for seamless integration with multiple hotel systems, ensuring bank-grade security and full compliance with GDPR regulations. The company's infrastructure is designed to be robust, utilizing geographically diverse hosting to enhance reliability and performance.

HostnFly

Series A in 2019
SAS HostnFly develops a platform to optimize revenue on platforms like Airbnb. It offers turnkey management of seasonal rentals by taking care of all the logistics related to Airbnb rental. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Paris, France.

TOTEM

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Totem SAS, based in Saint-Mandé, France, specializes in creating modular cafeterias and vending solutions for office environments. Established in 1997, the company aims to enhance workplace culture by providing spaces that promote sharing and social interaction among employees. Its offerings include healthy snacks, beverages, coffee, and fresh fruits, designed to support convenient access to nutritious options throughout the day. By focusing on employee well-being and fostering a sense of community, Totem seeks to improve the overall workplace experience.

Impala

Seed Round in 2018
Impala Enterprise Ltd, founded in 2016 and based in London, United Kingdom, specializes in developing cloud-based software tailored for the management of small and medium-sized hotels. Its platform streamlines various operational aspects, including bookings, staff management, finance, and task coordination. Additionally, Impala offers a secure and user-friendly universal REST API that allows for seamless integration with multiple hotel systems, ensuring bank-grade security and full compliance with GDPR regulations. The company's infrastructure is designed to be robust, utilizing geographically diverse hosting to enhance reliability and performance.

Horace

Venture Round in 2018
Horace reinvents the grooming experience for and with guys.

HostnFly

Seed Round in 2017
SAS HostnFly develops a platform to optimize revenue on platforms like Airbnb. It offers turnkey management of seasonal rentals by taking care of all the logistics related to Airbnb rental. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Paris, France.

Menu Next Door

Seed Round in 2016
Menu Next Door connects local chefs with customers seeking homemade meals. Chefs from diverse backgrounds share their culinary talents, offering a variety of delicious dishes inspired by global cuisines. The platform allows users to order freshly prepared food directly from their neighbors, ensuring affordability and eliminating delivery charges. By fostering a sense of community, Menu Next Door enhances the dining experience, allowing customers to interact with the chefs and learn about the dishes they prepare. Operating primarily in the U.K., Belgium, and France, the service emphasizes quality, accessibility, and the importance of community in food sharing.

La Belle Assiette

Seed Round in 2016
La Belle Assiette's mission is to make entertaining simple and enjoyable. It is building the world's largest catering company. Customers browse for a catering service (buffet, canapé reception, private chef, office lunches etc...) select a menu and book online. On the day of the event, a Chef or Caterer selected from a highly curated network, will execute the service. You can now host quality meals at your home or office with no effort or stress. Chefs benefit from a suite of online tools which let them manage their entire business online, from billing to CRM.

PopChef

Seed Round in 2015
PopChef is an online on-demand food delivery platform that specializes in providing handmade meals to customers. Launched at the Paris Founders Event in Winter 2015, the company focuses on delivering fresh and seasonal products quickly, within a few minutes of ordering. Its offerings are designed to cater to both office and home consumers, ensuring that meals are not only flavorful but also fairly priced and environmentally conscious. PopChef emphasizes sustainability by using biodegradable packaging made from sugarcane, reflecting its commitment to reducing environmental impact while satisfying customer demand for quality food.

La Belle Assiette

Seed Round in 2014
La Belle Assiette's mission is to make entertaining simple and enjoyable. It is building the world's largest catering company. Customers browse for a catering service (buffet, canapé reception, private chef, office lunches etc...) select a menu and book online. On the day of the event, a Chef or Caterer selected from a highly curated network, will execute the service. You can now host quality meals at your home or office with no effort or stress. Chefs benefit from a suite of online tools which let them manage their entire business online, from billing to CRM.

Hoard

Seed Round in 2014
Hoard’s app enables any smartphone user to easily and conveniently pick up deliveries and make exchanges of small items through registered third party operated “pickup-points.

Tebla

Seed Round in 2014
Tebla is a mobile application that facilitates restaurant bookings, allowing users to search, view, and reserve tables at local establishments. Launched in 2014 by founders Marko Oksanen, Tim Bormans, and William Seghers, the application is based in Berlin. Tebla offers personalized restaurant recommendations, enhancing the dining experience by streamlining the reservation process for users in the area.

Homeloc

Seed Round in 2012
Homeloc est une solution destinée aux propriétaires de location de vacances, proposant de nombreuses fonctionnalités au sein d’une interface unique : - Multidiffusion des annonces sur de nombreux sites partenaires (dont SeLoger Vacances, Locasun, Olx, Trovit, TouTyPasse, FLV.fr …), avec des remises significatives. - Création automatique et gratuite d’un site dédié (ex : www.homeloc.com/test), afin que les locataires potentiels puissent effectuer des demandes de réservation. - Messagerie centralisée pour retrouver et traiter facilement les demandes de réservation. - Synchronisation des calendriers de disponibilté. Pour les propriétaires, la promesse est simple : générer plus de réservations, tout en économisant du temps et de l’argent.

HipWay

Seed Round in 2011
Hipway is an online travel company maintaining two websites - hiplcub.ru and hipway.ru. Hipclub.ru - is a private online travel club running 10-15 flash sale deals per week. The deals include hotel stays and hotel+flight packages. Hipway.ru - is a travel package specialist offering wide range of hotel+flight packages of Russian tour operators. Hipway recieved angel funding from superangels such as Michael van Swaaij and Chamath Palihapitya in 2010.

Gezlong

Seed Round in 2011
Gezlong is a localized hotel bookings platform designed specifically for Turkish travelers, making it a pioneer in the online travel and hotel accommodation market in Turkey. The company provides an online travel club that offers information and exclusive discounts on hotel reservations. Through its platform, Gezlong presents travelers with flash deals and seasonal promotions at premium and boutique hotels not only in Turkey but also across Europe. By focusing on the unique needs of Turkish travelers, Gezlong aims to enhance the travel experience and accessibility to high-quality accommodations.

Callresto

Seed Round in 2011
Callresto is an online food ordering platform that enables consumers to order food for delivery or takeout from a wide variety of restaurants. The platform offers users the convenience of placing orders through multiple devices, including computers, smartphones, smart TVs, and Freebox. Callresto's service aims to deliver food to customers' homes or offices in under 45 minutes, providing access to diverse cuisines such as sushi, pizza, Indian, Chinese, Japanese, and Lebanese. The company's mission is to enhance the online food ordering experience while increasing order volume for participating restaurants.

Restopolitan

Seed Round in 2010
Restopolitan is an innovative online restaurant reservation platform that provides a unique membership service for diners. It offers a Member Card that entitles users to one free meal at each restaurant visit, making it the first discount card dedicated specifically to dining experiences. By facilitating real-time bookings at various restaurants, Restopolitan enhances the dining experience while allowing members to enjoy significant savings. The platform aims to transform the way people engage with restaurants by combining convenience and value, positioning itself as a leader in the restaurant reservation market.
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