Kima Ventures

Kima Ventures, established in 2010, is a Paris-based venture capital firm with an additional office in London. It specializes in seed and early-stage investments, focusing primarily on technology companies across Europe, with a particular emphasis on France. Kima Ventures invests up to €0.15 million initially, with follow-on investments ranging from €0.5 million to €5 million. The firm prefers to be a significant minority shareholder and often co-invests with business angels and venture funds. Kima Ventures is known for its active investment approach, backing 2-3 startups per week globally, and providing founders with funding, network, and operational support to drive growth. The firm, founded and backed by Xavier Niel, has invested in over 400 startups across 24 countries in the last five years.

Jeanne Cluset

VC Associate

Past deals in Video

AniML

Seed Round in 2024
AniML democratize 3D video creation for e-commerce by offering a new solution that combines AI technology with user-friendly design.

Vioo

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Vioo operates a visual content creation marketplace designed to meet the needs of businesses seeking professional visual material. The platform automates the process of content creation, connecting companies with specialized professionals in photography, video, virtual reality, drone services, and rendering. By matching project requirements with the appropriate experts, Vioo helps businesses streamline their operations, reduce man-hours, and lower expenses, allowing them to focus on their core functions.

Revyze

Seed Round in 2022
Revyze is an educational app that focuses on delivering short-form mobile videos for both iOS and Android platforms. Launched in 2022 and based in Paris, France, the app aims to enhance the learning experience by employing an algorithm that sorts videos according to the user's learning style and educational level, prioritizing effective learning outcomes rather than mere watch time. Users can choose specific subjects, such as math or literature, and drill down to individual chapters in their syllabus. Additionally, Revyze fosters a community by connecting students with educational content creators, allowing them to access and share student-generated videos and quizzes. This approach not only streamlines the search for relevant content but also encourages peer-to-peer learning among students.

Trendio

Seed Round in 2022
Trendio is a video shopping entertainment platform based in Bellevue, Washington, that focuses on creating engaging digital shopping experiences in the beauty sector. Founded in 2021, the company utilizes an AI-optimized video platform to connect viewers with curated brands and products through informative videos presented by real individuals. This approach not only enhances the shopping experience for consumers but also provides a space for beauty enthusiasts to grow their audiences and monetize their content. By personalizing and optimizing shopping videos for consumer packaged goods brands, Trendio aims to maximize conversion rates on various video shopping platforms and brand websites, thereby elevating the overall experience of online shopping.

Claap

Seed Round in 2021
Claap is an asynchronous video collaboration platform that enhances communication and decision-making in a streamlined manner. The platform enables users to record brief videos of their screens, facilitating the sharing of updates and feedback without the constraints of traditional meetings or emails. It aims to address common roadblocks in collaboration by allowing individuals to review content, share insights, and analyze performance from different locations and at their own convenience. By promoting efficient and effective communication, Claap helps teams focus on productivity and execution.

Claap

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Claap is an asynchronous video collaboration platform that enhances communication and decision-making in a streamlined manner. The platform enables users to record brief videos of their screens, facilitating the sharing of updates and feedback without the constraints of traditional meetings or emails. It aims to address common roadblocks in collaboration by allowing individuals to review content, share insights, and analyze performance from different locations and at their own convenience. By promoting efficient and effective communication, Claap helps teams focus on productivity and execution.

Api.video

Seed Round in 2020
Api.video is an API-first platform that facilitates on-demand and live video streaming for developers, enabling them to integrate video capabilities into their applications with minimal coding. The platform manages the entire workflow, from video ingestion to global delivery, ensuring secure communication through video. It offers features for hosting, encoding, and streaming live video content across various devices, allowing organizations to personalize and control their video publications for targeted distribution. By simplifying the complexities of video technology, Api.video empowers users to effectively share and exchange knowledge through video.

Api.video

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Api.video is an API-first platform that facilitates on-demand and live video streaming for developers, enabling them to integrate video capabilities into their applications with minimal coding. The platform manages the entire workflow, from video ingestion to global delivery, ensuring secure communication through video. It offers features for hosting, encoding, and streaming live video content across various devices, allowing organizations to personalize and control their video publications for targeted distribution. By simplifying the complexities of video technology, Api.video empowers users to effectively share and exchange knowledge through video.

Powder

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Powder is a startup that offers a video editing platform aimed at gamers and content creators. The platform employs artificial intelligence to automatically identify and clip highlight moments from video streams, allowing users to efficiently share their favorite gaming moments. By streamlining the editing process, Powder enables creators to concentrate on content creation and engage with others who share similar interests. This approach not only enhances the gaming experience but also fosters a community where users can connect and interact over their shared passions.

Arrow

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Arrow is a platform for augmented reality video sharing.

Brut Media

Series A in 2018
Brut is an international video content publisher that specializes in short-form news and feature-based content. Covering a diverse range of topics, including politics, technology, social justice, and culture, Brut aims to inform and engage audiences worldwide. With a substantial presence on multiple social platforms, the company generates over 500 million views each month and reaches more than 150 million viewers globally. Operating from offices on two continents, Brut publishes content daily in three languages, making it a prominent player in the digital media landscape. Its focus on delivering timely news through engaging video clips allows audiences to stay updated on current events and relevant issues.

Chefclub

Seed Round in 2016
Chefclub is a cooking channel that produces and broadcasts a diverse range of food videos, showcasing creative and recreational recipes from around the globe. Founded in 2016 and based in Paris, France, the company is staffed by a multicultural team with a shared passion for cooking. It offers viewers access to its extensive collection of recipe videos through both television and online platforms, thereby catering to a wide audience interested in culinary exploration.

Orah

Seed Round in 2015
Orah is a prominent provider of virtual reality solutions, specializing in both software and hardware for 360° video creation. Founded in 2012 in Paris as VideoStitch, the company quickly gained recognition for its high-quality live and postproduction software. In 2016, Orah expanded into hardware with the launch of the Orah 4i, an all-in-one 4K camera designed specifically for VR live streaming. Orah's offerings cater to a wide range of clients, from small production houses to large Fortune 500 companies, and its services are utilized in over 62 countries, primarily within the entertainment and media sectors. Currently headquartered in California, Orah continues to innovate in the VR video production space, providing comprehensive solutions that streamline the photography and live streaming processes.

VidCoin

Venture Round in 2014
VidCoin is a technology company focused on addressing the issue of ad latency in mobile video advertising, a significant challenge that leads to user attrition and increased ad blocking. Founded in 2013 by former app developers, VidCoin has developed an innovative asynchronous ad serving technology that enables zero-latency programmatic video ad delivery for both in-app and mobile web environments. This approach allows premium publishers to optimize their ad revenue while ensuring that users experience uninterrupted access to content. By facilitating the selling of mobile in-app inventory through real-time bidding exchanges, VidCoin simplifies the process for advertisers, providing access to pre-cached video inventory without the delays typical of traditional ad serving methods. The company's technology is utilized by global brands across more than 35 countries, effectively transforming the mobile advertising landscape.

Cursogram

Angel Round in 2014
Cursogram is an online training video platform that provides a diverse range of courses aimed at enhancing users' knowledge and skills in both technical and creative fields. The platform offers courses in areas such as software, professional design, editing, business, creativity, marketing, and social media, catering to learners of all ages. Cursogram's offerings include specialized video courses in 3D and CAD, photography, video production, audio, business skills, design, programming, security, and more. These courses are delivered by experienced instructors, allowing individuals and businesses to efficiently manage projects and leverage social networks for growth and productivity.

WHATT

Seed Round in 2014
WHATT, INC created 3 mobile social apps available on the App Store. MyTape is a video blogging app that let users easily shoot and share videos instantly with their followers and the world. Whoo Messenger is a messaging app that let Facebook friends message each other anonymously, send fun photos and voice messages to each other and play together guessing who message them. Whatt is a mobile social application for iPhone that allows users to easily share text-based status updates with their friends. WHATT, Inc. is the first company to focus exclusively on text updates by removing all unwanted or distracting content from the important messages that friends want to share together.

Dynamixyz

Seed Round in 2014
Dynamixyz, established in April 2010 and headquartered in Rennes, France, with an office in Vancouver, Canada, specializes in advanced 3D facial analysis and synthesis. The company addresses the growing demand for high-quality facial animation in various sectors, including gaming, marketing, and virtual applications. Dynamixyz's innovative software enables real-time analysis and synthesis, surpassing traditional marker-based motion capture systems by utilizing every pixel of the face for more detailed and realistic animations. This capability is particularly valuable in applications such as virtual try-ons and demographic detection. Despite the increasing need for realistic facial animations in media, existing solutions often fall short in quality and cost-effectiveness. To tackle these challenges, Dynamixyz has built a strong research team, including six PhD holders specializing in analysis and synthesis. The company aims to deliver state-of-the-art products that can be easily integrated into diverse platforms, catering to professional users seeking to enhance their content creation capabilities.

VidCoin

Seed Round in 2013
VidCoin is a technology company focused on addressing the issue of ad latency in mobile video advertising, a significant challenge that leads to user attrition and increased ad blocking. Founded in 2013 by former app developers, VidCoin has developed an innovative asynchronous ad serving technology that enables zero-latency programmatic video ad delivery for both in-app and mobile web environments. This approach allows premium publishers to optimize their ad revenue while ensuring that users experience uninterrupted access to content. By facilitating the selling of mobile in-app inventory through real-time bidding exchanges, VidCoin simplifies the process for advertisers, providing access to pre-cached video inventory without the delays typical of traditional ad serving methods. The company's technology is utilized by global brands across more than 35 countries, effectively transforming the mobile advertising landscape.

Powtoon

Seed Round in 2011
Powtoon, headquartered in London, is a cloud-based company offering a creative platform for producing engaging videos and animated presentations. The platform enables users to create visual content with voiceovers or select from royalty-free libraries of animation, live-action video, images, backgrounds, soundtracks, and graphics. This tool transforms communications into compelling visual experiences that captivate audiences. Fortune 500 companies, Ivy League universities, small and medium-sized businesses, and over 18 million global users rely on Powtoon to ensure their messages are impactful and noticed.

Wibbitz

Seed Round in 2011
Wibbitz, Inc. is an automated video creation company founded in 2011 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Tel Aviv, Paris, and London. The company offers an AI-powered platform that allows users to quickly and easily produce professional short-form videos from text, images, and infographics. Its services cater to various sectors, including social media, news, marketing, and events, providing customizable video templates, drag-and-drop editing tools, and access to licensed multimedia resources. Wibbitz also features a Lightbox API solution that integrates video creation capabilities into websites and applications, enhancing user engagement. The company has established strategic partnerships with notable organizations such as Hearst, Bloomberg, and NBC Universal, further solidifying its presence in the media and marketing industries.
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