Newfund
Newfund Inc. is a venture capital firm founded in 2008, with headquarters in Paris, France, and additional offices in Massachusetts and San Francisco. The firm manages approximately $300 million and focuses on pre-seed and seed investments in early-stage companies that are driving global change, particularly in France and North America. Newfund's investment strategy includes making initial investments ranging from EUR 500 thousand to EUR 2 million, with the possibility of follow-on investments as portfolio companies develop. The firm targets various sectors, including technology, entertainment, healthcare, financial services, and materials, with a preference for companies based in the United States and France. Through its funds, Newfund aims to support a minimum of 25 companies, fostering innovation and growth in diverse industries.
DataGalaxy is a startup that specializes in collaborative data governance through its agile data mapping platform. This platform enables organizations to effectively manage and access their enterprise data by providing a shared understanding of business processes. It supports rapid deployment to ensure compliance with regulations and enhances the performance of data teams. By facilitating the implementation of a data catalog, DataGalaxy empowers teams to focus on creating value from their data, fostering an environment of shared knowledge and collaboration.
JobyPepper SAS is a workforce management software company based in Lyon, France, established in 2016. It specializes in developing administration and payments solutions tailored for various sectors, including retail, logistics, hospitality, and administrative support. The platform facilitates on-demand workforce management by allowing businesses to create their own pools of flexible workers, addressing immediate labor needs while enabling users to select assignments based on their availability and preferences. JobyPepper's services are utilized by approximately 1,500 businesses across France, helping HR managers efficiently respond to labor demands and foster long-term relationships between companies and workers.
Lyon-based company Xotelia focuses on helping short-term apartment owners and small innkeepers to manage listings across multiple platforms. Xotelia currently allows owners to manage more than 50 platforms, including peer-to-peer sites (Airbnb, Housetrip, & Wimdu), as well as booking platforms (Expedia, Booking.com & Tripadvisor), synchronizing availabilities across different platforms. In September 2016, Xotelia's Channel Manager synchronizes calendars for 31000 units in 81 countries.
Newfund invested in Feb. 2015. Xotelia was acquired in Aug. 2017 by Eviivo, a company based in the UK where Investcorp Technology Partners owns a majortiy stake.
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