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 Hotel

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.

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.

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.

Suiteness

Series A in 2016
Suiteness, Inc. is an online platform based in Oakland, California, that specializes in booking luxury hotel suites worldwide. Founded in 2012, the company offers a diverse inventory that includes suites, penthouses, and villas, as well as connecting rooms at competitive rates for larger groups. Suiteness provides access to exclusive suites that often feature high-end amenities such as private entrances, personal butlers, and private pools, catering to luxury travelers, families, and groups seeking spacious accommodations. The platform not only focuses on enhancing the guest experience but also supports hotel partners by offering brand protection, visibility, and data transparency. Currently operational in key markets like Las Vegas, New York, Miami, Orlando, Los Angeles, and London, Suiteness aims to expand its reach and continue showcasing its partners' premium offerings. The company has attracted investment from notable venture capital firms and participated in Y Combinator's Summer 2016 program.

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.

YouShould

Seed Round in 2016
YouShould S.A.S., founded in 2013 and headquartered in Paris, France, operates a platform that connects users with local bars for event and party bookings. The application allows individuals to search for nearby bars, compare rental prices, and book or privatize venues for their special occasions. Additionally, users can benefit from discounts on drinks, enhancing their overall experience. Through its online booking service, YouShould aims to simplify the process of organizing events in preferred settings, catering to the needs of those looking to celebrate in a vibrant atmosphere.

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.

Zenchef

Series B in 2015
Zenchef is a digital marketing platform that assists restaurants in enhancing their online presence and managing customer interactions. Founded in 2010 and based in Paris, France, the company was previously known as 1001 Menus SAS before rebranding in November 2015. Zenchef offers an all-in-one software solution that enables restaurants to create their own websites, showcase menus, and manage reservations effectively. The platform focuses on the digitalization of the catering sector, providing tools that help restaurateurs attract customers, foster loyalty, and enhance the overall customer experience. Operating primarily in France, the United Kingdom, and Spain, Zenchef aims to simplify the marketing efforts of restaurants and streamline their operations in a competitive market.

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.

Travelnuts

Seed Round in 2014
Travelnuts Inc. provides a mobile based e-commerce platform. It offers a Web booking engine that provides hotel booking services; mobile widgets for booking various extras and activities; pre-trip email that collects check-in information for guests and adds a selection of extras and activities; and a Smartphone application for impulse purchases and day-to-day planning. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Palo Alto, California.

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.

Zenchef

Seed Round in 2012
Zenchef is a digital marketing platform that assists restaurants in enhancing their online presence and managing customer interactions. Founded in 2010 and based in Paris, France, the company was previously known as 1001 Menus SAS before rebranding in November 2015. Zenchef offers an all-in-one software solution that enables restaurants to create their own websites, showcase menus, and manage reservations effectively. The platform focuses on the digitalization of the catering sector, providing tools that help restaurateurs attract customers, foster loyalty, and enhance the overall customer experience. Operating primarily in France, the United Kingdom, and Spain, Zenchef aims to simplify the marketing efforts of restaurants and streamline their operations in a competitive market.

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.

Roomorama

Seed Round in 2011
Roomorama, LLC engages in the development of online rental communities. The company’s online marketplace enables clients to connect and transact with hosts and guests. It enables entrepreneurs, homeowners, and property managers to list and rent their properties online. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in New York, New York with an additional office in Singapore.

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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