Jaina Capital

Jaïna Capital is a venture capital firm established in 2010 and headquartered in Paris, France. The firm specializes in early seed rounds and growth capital investments in various sectors, including IT, fintech, internet retail, software and services, communications technology, media, telecommunications, and healthcare. Jaïna Capital primarily focuses on opportunities in European developed markets, with additional interests in the United States, Israel, France, and Asia. The firm typically invests between €0.1 million and €7.5 million per transaction, usually acquiring minority stakes in its portfolio companies. In 2020, Jaïna Capital was acquired by Daphni Venture Capital.

Emmanuel Prevost

Partner

35 past transactions

Poolhouse

Venture Round in 2019
Poulehouse offers eggs produced with absolute respect for the life of chickens. We guarantee that chickens will have a dignified life and that they will die of their natural death.

Algama

Seed Round in 2016
Algama SAS, founded in 2013 and based in Evry, France, specializes in the production and distribution of microalgae-based food products. The company aims to revolutionize the food system by harnessing the potential of algae to create sustainable and nutritious alternatives to traditional animal products, such as eggs and meat. Algama also offers Springwave, an antioxidant drink, while focusing on developing emulsifiers derived from algae for use in various food applications. Committed to addressing the growing global food demand, Algama strives to provide innovative and accessible plant-based solutions that benefit both consumers and the environment. The company has garnered support from prominent impact investors and is dedicated to making microalgae a central resource in the future of food.

Melty

Series C in 2015
Melty is a French online media platform that specializes in delivering news and information focused on youth culture and contemporary trends. The site covers a wide range of topics, including entertainment, fashion, sports, and gaming, ensuring that users stay informed about the latest developments in these areas. Melty provides various content formats, such as articles, interviews, and product reviews, catering to the interests and concerns of its audience. By offering insights into cinema, television series, and popular culture, Melty positions itself as a comprehensive source for young readers seeking to engage with current trends and news.

Holimetrix

Series A in 2015
Holimetrix has been developed specifically for digital companies that significantly invest in media and marketing services, both on and offline, with the aim of acquiring and retaining both existing and new customers. Their main concern is to enable companies to make productivity gains in marketing and ensure their media and marketing activities are more effective and profitable. They have therefore developed a tool to respond to the short and medium term challenges faced by companies

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.

Vuble

Series B in 2015
Vuble is a video marketplace that provides context for producers, content owners, publishers, brands, and agencies. The company offers real-time tracking tools that enable producers and content owners to automatically distribute videos across partner platforms. Vuble collects and indexes a variety of video formats, including news, documentaries, short series, how-to content, and animations covering diverse topics such as fashion, beauty, sports, and travel. For publishers, Vuble presents various monetization options, including direct sales and performance-based revenues. Additionally, the company provides brands with a semantic engine that allows them to connect with specific topics and values. Founded in 2011 and based in Paris with an office in New York, Vuble aims to enhance digital video advertising through its AI-driven platform, focusing on performance and user engagement while improving return on investment for clients.

FamiHero

Series A in 2014
FamiHero is an online platform based in Paris, France, that facilitates the connection between families and various support services such as babysitting, tutoring, and home care. Launched in 2011, the platform allows users to register and access a broad range of services, including housekeeping, gardening, and pet care. By providing these services, FamiHero aims to assist families in managing their domestic responsibilities and childcare needs effectively, alleviating concerns related to finding reliable support for their home and children.

SmartAngels

Angel Round in 2014
SmartAngels is a crowdfunding platform that specializes in capital investment for start-ups and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The platform offers equity crowdfunding services, allowing both retail and professional investors to finance selected investment opportunities in these businesses. SmartAngels focuses on identifying and validating promising investment projects, which are then presented to its members. This approach enables investors to efficiently fund start-ups through equities or bonds, facilitating the growth and development of emerging companies.

OuiCar

Venture Round in 2014
OuiCar is a leading online platform for private car rental in France, offering a wide selection of over 12,000 vehicles for rent. The service is designed to simplify the car rental process, making it an economical choice for users seeking convenient mobility solutions. OuiCar provides detailed pricing information, allowing customers to make informed decisions and save on transportation costs. By facilitating direct connections between car owners and renters, the company enhances accessibility to various vehicles while promoting a cost-effective alternative to traditional car rental services.

101projets

Seed Round in 2014
101projets is the initiative of three entrepreneurs from French web. Marc Simoncini (Meetic), Xavier Niel (Free) and Jacques-Antoine Granjon (vente-privee.com) decided to support young French entrepreneurs under 25 years by funding 101 projects worth 25,000 euros.

Epic

Seed Round in 2014
Epic! Creations Inc. is an online subscription service that provides a wide range of children's literature for kids aged 12 and under. The company operates a digital reading platform that includes read-to-me books, audiobooks, educational videos, and interactive quizzes. By collaborating with prominent publishers like HarperCollins, Macmillan, and National Geographic Kids, Epic allows children to explore various topics in a fun and engaging environment. The platform is accessible on the web as well as through iOS and Android devices, making it easy for young readers to discover and share content that aligns with their interests. Founded in 2013 and based in Redwood City, California, Epic aims to foster a love of reading and learning among children worldwide.

Mediarithmics

Seed Round in 2013
Mediarithmics operates a cloud-based data marketing platform that facilitates the management of retargeting campaigns across multiple devices, including mobiles, tablets, and PCs. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Fontenay-sous-Bois, France, the company provides a comprehensive infrastructure for data marketing, integrating functionalities for Data Management Platforms (DMP) and Customer Data Platforms (CDP). Its solutions cater to brands and agencies by streamlining the management of real-time bidding (RTB) and email campaigns through a single tool. The platform also enables the creation of secure Data Alliances, ensuring compliance with current and future regulations. Mediarithmics allows clients to collect extensive customer and prospect data for detailed segmentation and activation of multi-channel marketing campaigns. Additionally, clients can customize the platform by incorporating their own algorithms to enhance marketing personalization and data monetization efforts.

Peak

Seed Round in 2013
Brainbow (now Peak) was founded in 2012 by a Physics PhD and Amazon, EA/Playfish and Google alumni. The company's mission is to reinvent how they consume and ‘play’ with knowledge - making it a more enjoyable experience and building healthy habits. Peak is brain training redesigned for the mobile you. Improve your cognitive skills and build healthy training habits with fun but challenging games, goals and workouts

MyFox

Seed Round in 2013
Myfox S.A.S. manufactures video-surveillance and alarm systems. The company was formerly known as TAG Technologies S.A.S. Myfox S.A.S. was founded in 2005 and is based in Labege, France. As per the transaction announced on October 28, 2016, Myfox S.A.S. operates as a subsidiary of Somfy SA.

WiziShop

Seed Round in 2013
WiziShop is an innovative e-commerce solution that allows to create and manage its own daily online store. Wizishop positions itself as a true partner and offers the best tools to create their e-commerce site, make it live, and promote customer loyalty

Zoe Majeste

Angel Round in 2012
Zoe Majeste is a leading French company specializing in the e-commerce and direct sales of designer and branded jewelry for women. It provides a comprehensive online selling platform that allows customers to easily browse and purchase a wide range of high-quality jewelry products. By focusing on both e-commerce and direct sales, Zoe Majeste caters to a diverse clientele, ensuring a seamless shopping experience for jewelry enthusiasts.

Devialet

Series A in 2012
Devialet SAS is an audio technology company based in Paris, France, founded in 2007. It specializes in hybrid amplification technology that combines analog and digital elements to enhance audio devices. The company offers a range of products, including wireless earbuds, speakers, and amplifiers, as well as solutions for vinyl playback. Devialet aims to make its audio technology universally accessible and has developed products such as the Gemini wireless earbuds. Its offerings are available for purchase online and through various dealers and retail locations both in France and internationally.

Zilok

Series A in 2012
Zilok is a centralized online rental marketplace. Zilok allows users its users to rent their belongings to other people, from cars to strollers, fondue sets, Playstations, and power drills. The service is open to both individuals and businesses, and allows members to post things for hire. Each product has its own description page and a specific rental contract is associated to it. Other users may then browse the various products and book items of their interest on specific dates. Owners have the choice to accept or decline booking requests, and owners and renters can define a face-to-face pick-up place and time on the phone or via email once bookings are confirmed. Zilok collects listing fees and commission on transactions - however, they are offering free listings until 2010 to members who join this year. The company founders include Thibaud Elzière, founder of online image bank Fotolia.com. The company, founded in Paris, France, launched the service in France in October 2007, and launched it in early November in the United States.

RewardsPay

Seed Round in 2012
RewardsPay, Inc. is a consumer payment service founded in 2010 and based in Milpitas, California. The company enables consumers to utilize credit card rewards points, cash rewards, hotel points, or frequent flyer miles to pay for goods and services at various merchant websites. By working directly with airline, hotel, and credit card rewards programs, RewardsPay allows individuals to redeem their rewards for a wide array of products, including music, movies, e-books, and games. This innovative platform enhances purchasing power while benefiting merchants through increased transaction sizes and improved conversion rates. RewardsPay is distinguished by its focus on facilitating the use of existing rewards programs, rather than acting as a wallet or creating a new currency.

OuiCar

Venture Round in 2012
OuiCar is a leading online platform for private car rental in France, offering a wide selection of over 12,000 vehicles for rent. The service is designed to simplify the car rental process, making it an economical choice for users seeking convenient mobility solutions. OuiCar provides detailed pricing information, allowing customers to make informed decisions and save on transportation costs. By facilitating direct connections between car owners and renters, the company enhances accessibility to various vehicles while promoting a cost-effective alternative to traditional car rental services.

Adore Me

Series A in 2012
Adore Me is a lingerie and swimwear e-commerce company based in New York, focused on providing an inclusive shopping experience for women of all sizes, from petite to plus. Founded with the aim of disrupting the traditional lingerie market, Adore Me offers a diverse range of products, including bras, panties, sleepwear, and swimwear. The company releases 50-60 new designs each month, targeting an urban Millennial customer base. In addition to online shopping, customers can visit the Adore Me showroom in New York City and select retail locations. With a commitment to affordability and accessibility, Adore Me has gained recognition for its innovative approach, including accolades such as the 2017 Customer Engagement Awards and being named one of New York’s Fastest-Growing Companies in 2016.

zooz

Seed Round in 2011
Zooz is a technology company that provides a payments platform designed to help merchants maximize their payments performance. The company was established in 2010. In July 2018, Zooz was acquired by PayU.

Arts Live Entertainment

Venture Round in 2011
Arts Live Entertainment is a live performance production company that puts the Internet and new digital tools at the heart of its methods in order to modernize a still static show world.

Keyade

Venture Round in 2011
Keyade, founded in June 2006 and based in Paris, France, specializes in digital advertising and marketing services with a focus on performance tracking. The company aims to differentiate itself from typical online marketing agencies by fostering partnerships with a select group of advertisers, ensuring customized search engine marketing (SEM) services that optimize campaign return on investment. Keyade emphasizes technological innovation and provides advanced consulting services, leveraging its expertise to develop intelligent digital media strategies. Additionally, the company is committed to training young graduates as permanent consultants, reinforcing its specialized structure and enhancing its international reach.

Crave

Seed Round in 2011
Crave.io Inc. is a developer of a software infrastructure platform aimed at enhancing engineering productivity for software and chip design engineers. Established in 2016 and located in Sunnyvale, California, the company focuses on improving the development process by providing migration services, parallelized compilation, and pipeline consistency. Additionally, Crave.io offers tools that facilitate the creation of personal applications for digital creators and influencers, allowing them to co-create, collaborate, and engage with their audiences more effectively. The platform is designed to accelerate builds and testing on shared servers, thereby fostering efficiency in remote work environments.

Monnier Paris

Seed Round in 2011
Monnier Paris is an online retailer based in Paris, France, specializing in luxury accessories for women. Founded in 2010, the company offers a diverse range of products, including handbags, shoes, and jewelry, as well as various accessories such as small leather goods, hats, and scarves. Their collection features items like boots, pumps, necklaces, bracelets, and sunglasses, catering to a sophisticated clientele seeking high-quality fashion items. Monnier Paris has established itself in the global market by providing an extensive selection of luxury products through its e-commerce platform.

Lentillesmoinschères

Venture Round in 2011
Lentillesmoinschères, established in 2005 by master optician Rolf Hogenmüller and a team of Internet professionals, has emerged as the leading online retailer of contact lenses in France. Based in Illkirch, the company operates a comprehensive online platform that offers a wide range of products including contact lenses, optical care items, sunglasses, and corrective eyewear. With a commitment to convenience, Lentillesmoinschères serves customers in 27 countries and has successfully sold over 50 million lenses to date, making it a prominent player in the online optical marketplace.

Coravin

Seed Round in 2011
Coravin, Inc. specializes in designing and marketing innovative wine access systems for a variety of customers, including wine enthusiasts, restaurants, wine stores, and wineries. Founded in 2011 and based in Burlington, Massachusetts, the company offers a unique technology that allows users to pour wine by the glass without removing the cork, thereby preserving the wine's quality and aging process. Their product line includes the Coravin Wine Preservation Opener, along with various accessories such as wine access needles, capsules, clamps, and carry cases. This technology enables customers to enjoy fine wines without committing to an entire bottle, ensuring that the wine remains sealed and protected from air and moisture.

Plyce

Series A in 2011
Plyce is a service that enhance your shopping experience by finding great deals around you and replacing your traditional plastic loyalty cards with a mobile application. Plyce is available through a website (http://www.plyce.fr) and mobile applications (available on iPhone, Android and Nokia). For now, the service is only available in France.

Ifeelgoods

Seed Round in 2010
Ifeelgoods operates a digital promotions platform that allows brands to reward and engage their audiences through personalized offers. Founded in 2010 and based in Palo Alto, California, and Paris, France, the company provides marketers with a seamless end-to-end solution to deliver rewards instantly. With a catalog of over 1,000 digital incentives, including subscriptions, gift cards, and entertainment options, Ifeelgoods has partnered with more than 150 advertisers, including notable brands like Walmart, Gap, and L’Oreal. The platform enhances customer acquisition, activation, and retention by offering a variety of services across commerce, customer relationship management, and loyalty programs. The company's experienced management team brings expertise from advertising, payments, and retail, supported by prominent investors.

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.

Plyce

Seed Round in 2010
Plyce is a service that enhance your shopping experience by finding great deals around you and replacing your traditional plastic loyalty cards with a mobile application. Plyce is available through a website (http://www.plyce.fr) and mobile applications (available on iPhone, Android and Nokia). For now, the service is only available in France.

MADE

Series A in 2010
Made.com Design Limited designs, manufactures, and distributes furniture. It offers sofas and armchairs, including corner and modular sofas, sofa beds, leather sofas, and chaises; floor, table, wall, and desk lamps; ceiling lights; pendant caps and shades; and dining, coffee, side, bedside, dressing, extending, console, and outdoor tables, as well as desks and television stands. The company also provides dining, accent, office, high back, and outdoor chairs; stools, ottomans, and footstools; love seats; bean bags and benches; and bookcases and shelves, media units, chests of drawers, wardrobes, storage benches, sideboards, cabinets, bedside and storage tables, and bins. In addition, it offers mattresses and bed linen; accessories, including arts, cushions, clocks, throws and blankets, coat stands and hooks, mirrors, and rugs; and bed sets and sheets, bath towels and mats, and bedspreads and blankets. Further, it provides storage and bedding products, beds, tables and chairs, bunk beds, desks, and accessories for kids. It sells its products through its showrooms and through Internet. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

AppsFire

Angel Round in 2010
Appsfire SAS creates advertisements and marketing solutions for mobile applications. It offers a publisher network, audience targeting solutions, and non-incentivized advertisement units that help application developers to acquire users for their application. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Paris, France. As of February 10, 2015, Appsfire SAS operates as a subsidiary of Mobile Network Group S.A.
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