Supernova 2

Supernova Invest, established in 1999, is a Paris-based private equity and venture capital firm with additional offices in Grenoble. It manages a €800m fund, Supernova 2, founded in 2017. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on deep technology companies across sectors such as healthcare, industry 4.0, energy & environment, and digital technologies. It provides patient capital and expertise to support high-growth startups, with a track record of successful exits through IPOs and M&As. Supernova Invest partners with CEA Investissement to offer startups access to the CEA network and services.

Cécile Benet

Investment Director

Lucille Benoît

Analyst

Alexandre Biau

Investment Director

Alexandre Biau

Investment Director

Damien Bretegnier

Investment Director

Past deals in Mechanical Engineering

DessIA

Venture Round in 2024
DessIA develops artificial intelligence-augmented engineering software that automates engineering tasks. The platform provides AI-powered bots that assist engineers in the early stages of product development, quickly generating thousands of architectural options and identifying configurations that satisfy sustainability and profitability criteria. By reducing development lead times, the software helps automotive and mechanical engineers optimize designs and explore innovative approaches to engineering challenges.

Cambridge Mechatronics

Venture Round in 2024
Cambridge Mechatronics is a high-technology design and engineering company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom. It specializes in developing mechatronic platform technology from concept to mass production, offering actuators made from shape memory alloy for applications requiring compact, high-precision motion. Its products include OIS actuators for smartphone cameras, autofocus actuators for high-resolution cameras, and digital sound projectors that steer sound beams for immersive listening. The company also develops Dynasonix 3D audio products. Cambridge Mechatronics pursues technology licensing and partnerships with global manufacturers to bring its innovations to market, supported by an extensive portfolio of granted patents. By integrating smart materials, miniature motors, and advanced control, it enables customers to achieve precise actuation in small form factors. The firm focuses on delivering reliable, high-performance mechatronic solutions across mobile, consumer electronics, and related sectors.

Vulkam

Venture Round in 2023
Vulkam SAS is a microtechnology company based in Saint-Martin-d'Hères, France, specializing in the design and production of amorphous metal parts. Founded in 2017, Vulkam focuses on creating biocompatible amorphous metal alloys primarily composed of zirconium, copper, hafnium, nickel, and titanium. The company's innovative products serve various industries, including aerospace, automotive, biomedical, and microcomponents. Vulkam's micromechanical parts are notable for their small size and exceptional strength, offering performance comparable to established industry standards. By leveraging advanced materials science, Vulkam aims to set new benchmarks in metallurgy and metal processing, catering to the growing demand for high-performance, functional components in diverse applications.

DessIA

Series A in 2021
DessIA develops artificial intelligence-augmented engineering software that automates engineering tasks. The platform provides AI-powered bots that assist engineers in the early stages of product development, quickly generating thousands of architectural options and identifying configurations that satisfy sustainability and profitability criteria. By reducing development lead times, the software helps automotive and mechanical engineers optimize designs and explore innovative approaches to engineering challenges.

Vulkam

Series A in 2020
Vulkam SAS is a microtechnology company based in Saint-Martin-d'Hères, France, specializing in the design and production of amorphous metal parts. Founded in 2017, Vulkam focuses on creating biocompatible amorphous metal alloys primarily composed of zirconium, copper, hafnium, nickel, and titanium. The company's innovative products serve various industries, including aerospace, automotive, biomedical, and microcomponents. Vulkam's micromechanical parts are notable for their small size and exceptional strength, offering performance comparable to established industry standards. By leveraging advanced materials science, Vulkam aims to set new benchmarks in metallurgy and metal processing, catering to the growing demand for high-performance, functional components in diverse applications.
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