Investors in Paris

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A Plus Finance

A Plus Finance, established in 1998 and headquartered in Paris, France, is an independent trust company that specializes in managing Common Investment Funds for Innovation and Proximity Investment Funds. The firm focuses on various innovative sectors, notably information technology, media, security, and the environment. With a team composed of financiers and entrepreneurs, A Plus Finance offers a unique blend of practical management insights and long-term strategic guidance to businesses. The firm manages funds totaling approximately €220 million and typically invests between €1 million and €4 million in individual projects. Additionally, A Plus Finance engages in real estate and private equity investments, further diversifying its portfolio.
Made 1 investment in Paris

Kima Ventures

Kima Ventures is a Paris-based venture capital firm that funds seed and early-stage technology startups globally, with a strong focus on Europe and France. The firm typically participates in rounds from seed to Series A, often as a lead investor, and aims to be a significant minority shareholder while co-investing with angels and other funds. It supports portfolio companies with a network of founders and experts to accelerate growth, speed fundraising, and help teams scale. Kima emphasizes rapid decision-making and founder-aligned support, viewing fundraising as one step in a broader journey. Founded in 2010, the company is headquartered in Paris and maintains an office in London, reflecting its European reach and global activity, and it has backed hundreds of startups across multiple countries.
Made 20 investments in Paris

Alven Capital

Alven Capital is a Paris-based venture capital firm focusing on early-stage investments in technology and consumer-oriented companies in France and Europe. Established in 1999, it backs French and French-related entrepreneurs across sectors such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, software as a service, information technology, cybersecurity, e-commerce, media, and other digital platforms. The firm pursues opportunities in disruptive consumer models, marketplaces, web brands, and data-driven businesses, supporting startups from inception through early growth to help scale internationally when appropriate.
Made 16 investments in Paris

Partech

Partech is a global technology investment firm headquartered in Paris with offices in Berlin, Dakar, Dubai, Nairobi and San Francisco. It provides capital, operational experience and strategic support to technology companies from seed to growth stages. Founded in San Francisco about 40 years ago, Partech manages approximately €2.5 billion in assets under management and backs a portfolio of about 220 companies across 40 countries and four continents. The firm pursues investments across software, information technology services, cybersecurity, fintech, health tech, artificial intelligence and other tech-enabled sectors.
Made 21 investments in Paris

Karista

Karista is a venture capital firm established in 2001 and located in Paris, France. The firm specializes in incubation and early-stage investments, focusing on a diverse range of sectors including healthcare, information and communication technology, nanotechnology, and clean technology. It actively invests in startups engaged in biotechnology, medical equipment, digital technologies, deep tech, and newspace, among other areas. Karista typically directs investments ranging from €0.5 million to €5 million in companies with revenues up to €4 million. The firm primarily operates within France, particularly in the Ile-de-France region and Paris, and has supported over 90 companies over the past two decades, emphasizing partnerships with entrepreneurs who share a common vision.
Made 10 investments in Paris

Breega

Breega is a Paris-based venture capital firm that backs European technology startups across digital, climate, and deep technology sectors from pre-seed to Series A+. Founded in 2013, Breega invests across Europe and internationally, supporting founders with capital, connections, expertise, and ongoing guidance through its full stack funding approach. The firm emphasizes purpose-driven founders and aims to help ideas become impactful ventures by combining funding with hands-on support and a strong network to help entrepreneurs at every step of their journey.
Made 4 investments in Paris

Sofinnova Partners

Founded in Paris in 1972, Sofinnova Partners is a venture capital firm dedicated to life sciences investments. With over €2 billion under management, the firm actively partners with entrepreneurs from seed to later-stage, focusing on biopharmaceuticals, medical devices, and industrial biotechnology. Sofinnova proactively sources deals, often leading Round A financings, and plays an active role in portfolio companies until exit.
Made 15 investments in Paris

360 Capital Partners

360 Capital Partners is a Paris-based venture capital firm that backs early-stage startups across Europe, focusing on deep tech, climate technology, digital sectors, consumer goods and business services. With roughly two decades of activity, it operates across Europe with a diversified team and has an active portfolio of over 50 companies. The firm has about €400 million of assets under management. Notable portfolio companies include Alsid, Earthcube, Exotec, Arbe Robotics, Sophia Genetics, Le Slip Français and Tediber. The team is described as diverse and experienced, with offices in Paris and Milan, and it seeks to partner with talented entrepreneurs to develop disruptive companies in Europe.
Made 21 investments in Paris

IRIS

Iris Capital is a Paris-based venture capital firm established in 1986, specializing in supporting entrepreneurs from early-stage to growth. The firm invests across various industries, including digital platforms, artificial intelligence, financial technology, cybersecurity, and enterprise software. With a strong focus on innovation, Iris Capital seeks to partner with ambitious industry disruptors led by unique entrepreneurs worldwide. The firm benefits from a collaborative network of corporate partners, which enhances its ability to assist start-ups and scale-ups in their global expansion. With a presence in major cities such as Berlin, San Francisco, Tel Aviv, Tokyo, and Dubai, Iris Capital is dedicated to fostering the growth of pioneering companies across Europe and beyond.
Made 5 investments in Paris

Side Capital

Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Paris, Side Capital is a venture capital firm focused on investing in early-stage tech startups based in France. The company supports ambitious founders by acting as the sole investor in seed rounds ranging from €300K to €600K, offering fair and equitable deals with a fast and agile approach.
Made 4 investments in Paris

Insight Partners

Insight Partners is a global private equity and venture capital firm founded in 1995 that acts as a software investor, partnering with growth-stage technology and software companies. The firm concentrates on Fintech, Cybersecurity, AI/ML, DevOps, and Healthcare, providing capital and hands-on support to help management teams scale. Headquartered in New York City with offices in London, Tel Aviv, and Palo Alto, Insight Partners has more than $75 billion in assets under management, has invested in over 750 companies worldwide, and more than 55 portfolio companies have reached an IPO.
Made 10 investments in Paris

Balderton Capital

Balderton Capital is a London-based venture capital firm that invests in European technology companies across early-stage and growth stages. It targets sectors including software, fintech, health technology, consumer and retail, internet, mobility, security, and related tech-enabled businesses. The firm supports portfolio companies throughout their lifecycle—from seed to exit—by providing strategic guidance, introductions to professional services, and access to a network of globally connected executives. It operates a founder-focused program with workshops and community events designed to help portfolio companies scale, hire, and navigate markets.
Made 12 investments in Paris

FJ Labs

Founded in 2015, FJ Labs is a New York-based venture capital firm focusing on stage-agnostic investments in marketplaces and consumer-facing startups. Their investment range varies from $50,000 to $5,000,000, typically at seed or series A stages.
Made 12 investments in Paris

Seventure Partners

Seventure Partners is a Paris-based venture capital firm founded in 1997 that backs technology and life sciences companies across Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Africa. It maintains offices in Munich, Geneva, London and Basel. The firm concentrates on Life Sciences—biotech, healthcare and nutrition—and Tech/Digital—B2B software, fintech, retailtech and cybersecurity—with additional activity in sports and wellbeing and the blue economy. Seventure partners with entrepreneurs to accelerate growth through its industry expertise, networks and capital, aiming to build European leaders that scale internationally.
Made 16 investments in Paris

Accel

Accel is a venture capital firm founded in 1983 in Palo Alto, California, that backs early and growth-stage technology startups worldwide. It concentrates on software, cloud, data, mobile, digital media, and adjacent sectors, including consumer and enterprise technology, fintech, security, and healthcare. The firm supports entrepreneurs with long-term guidance and the resources needed to build world-class, category-defining companies. Accel maintains offices in Palo Alto, San Francisco, London, and Bangalore, and has backed a broad portfolio featuring notable companies such as Atlassian, Facebook, Dropbox, Slack, Spotify, and Cloudera.
Made 20 investments in Paris

Global Founders Capital

Founded in Berlin in 2013, Global Founders Capital is a venture capital firm supporting entrepreneurs across various stages and global markets. It focuses on software and TMT sectors, investing based on potential impact and feasibility.
Made 5 investments in Paris

Korelya Capital

Founded in 2016 by Fleur Pellerin, Korelya Capital is a venture capital firm headquartered in Paris with offices in London, Seoul, and Singapore. It manages over EUR 500 million and invests in ambitious tech startups across Asia and Europe, providing growth capital and access to Asian markets.
Made 9 investments in Paris

Raise Ventures

Raise Ventures is the venture capital arm of Raise Conseil, based in Paris, France. It invests in technology-driven startups and small to medium-sized companies across Europe, with a focus on France. The firm targets Series A to late-stage investments and typically commits between €0.5 million and €7 million per transaction, across sectors excluding biotech and medtech.
Made 5 investments in Paris

NewAlpha Asset Management

NewAlpha Asset Management is an asset management firm based in Paris, France, specializing in venture capital and private equity investments. Founded in 2004, the firm focuses on early-stage investments, particularly in the financial technology sector, and has established itself as a significant player in the European fintech ecosystem. It offers tailored investment solutions and services for institutional clients, including pension funds, insurance companies, and banks. NewAlpha primarily invests in startups and emerging companies during the seed and Series A stages, typically targeting investments of €2 million to €4 million. The firm has a preference for companies with valuations between €15 million and €80 million, and it aims to hold its investments for up to 10 years. With a strong emphasis on growth equity and an ambitious ESG approach, NewAlpha has built a diverse portfolio and has partnered with leading venture capital funds to enhance its investment strategy.
Made 3 investments in Paris

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.
Made 2 investments in Paris

Aurinvest

Aurinvest is a venture capital firm established in 2011 and located in Paris, France. The firm focuses its investments primarily on the healthcare, information technology, and life sciences sectors. Aurinvest seeks to support companies within these industries, particularly those based in France, by providing the necessary capital and resources to foster growth and innovation.
Made 6 investments in Paris

Serena

Founded in 2008, Serena is a Paris-based venture capital firm that invests in early-stage startups across Europe. With over $750 million under management, Serena focuses on sectors such as AI, SaaS, Climate Tech, Digital Transformation, and Impact. The firm has invested in over 100 companies, including notable successes like Dataiku and Malt.
Made 10 investments in Paris

Phitrust Partenaires

PhiTrust Partenaires SAS is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Paris, France, established in 2005. The firm specializes in investing in small and medium-sized for-profit companies that demonstrate a positive social and environmental impact. PhiTrust Partenaires focuses on various sectors, including agriculture, finance, technology, healthcare, and alternative energy, with a particular emphasis on companies in Europe and West Africa. The firm typically invests between €0.3 million and €0.6 million in enterprises valued between €0.5 million and €20 million, seeking both minority and majority equity stakes. Additionally, it actively engages in the governance of its portfolio companies by seeking board representation. PhiTrust Partenaires is also known for its commitment to impact finance, providing both financial and technical support to businesses that aim to create social benefits through innovative products or services. As a subsidiary of PhiTrust Active Investors SA, it has been a pioneer in promoting socially responsible investment practices.

Red River West

Red River West SAS is a venture capital firm founded in 2017, with offices in Paris, France, and Los Angeles, California. The firm specializes in growth capital investments, focusing on technology-driven sectors such as e-commerce, artificial intelligence, software as a service, big data, and digital media. It primarily invests in companies located in France and the European Union, typically engaging in Series A to Series D funding rounds. Red River West aims to support outstanding European tech companies by providing significant financial resources and hands-on assistance to facilitate their expansion in both the European and U.S. markets. The firm usually invests between €5 million and €50 million per transaction.
Made 3 investments in Paris

Varsity VC

Varsity VC is a venture capital firm established in 2023 and located in Paris, France. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, targeting sectors such as fintech, health tech, climate tech, and enterprise software across Europe. Varsity VC operates a unique model akin to the NBA draft, selecting a cohort of 30 startups to support and subsequently connect them with leading early-stage venture capital firms. Through this approach, Varsity VC aims to enhance the growth and success of its portfolio companies by leveraging the expertise and resources of top investors in the industry.
Made 1 investment in Paris

Alliance Entreprendre

Alliance Entreprendre is a venture capital firm based in Paris, France, with a regional office in Lyon. Founded in 1995, the firm specializes in early-stage investments and has a history of acquiring both majority and minority stakes in companies through buyouts, management buyouts, and venture capital investments. Alliance Entreprendre was acquired on April 4, 2022.

CapHorn

CapHorn Invest, established in 2010, is a Paris-based venture capital firm focusing on climate and health technologies. It manages 180 million euros across two funds and has invested in over 20 companies. CapHorn primarily targets seed to Series B rounds, investing between 1 to 10 million euros in transformative technologies that combat climate change. Since 2020, it operates as a Club Deal under the financial structure of Anaxago.
Made 3 investments in Paris

Newfund Management

Newfund Management is a Paris-based venture capital firm founded in 2008 that backs early-stage technology companies across Europe and the United States. It focuses on sectors including technology, precision medicine, personalized treatment, and brain technologies, and specializes in pre-seed and seed investments. The firm seeks ambitious founders aiming to address global challenges, offering capital and strategic guidance to help young companies grow internationally.
Made 7 investments in Paris

True Global Ventures (TGV)

True Global Ventures is an international early-stage investment firm founded by Dušan Stojanović, recognized as a leading angel investor in Europe. The firm comprises a network of successful technology entrepreneurs with extensive experience and a strong track record in startup operations and investments. True Global Ventures focuses on investing between $100,000 and $600,000 in early-stage companies led by serial entrepreneurs, particularly in the fields of Internet, software, and mobile applications. The firm offers more than just financial support; it specializes in five key areas: customer and partner acquisition, international expansion, refinancing through connections with traditional venture capitalists and other financial entities, facilitating mergers and acquisitions, and recruitment, especially for engineering talent. True Global Ventures primarily targets companies based in major global tech hubs, including Silicon Valley, New York, Berlin, Paris, Stockholm, Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong, while excluding investments in hardware, cleantech, and medtech sectors.
Made 3 investments in Paris

Kurma Partners

Kurma Partners is a Paris-based investment firm founded in 2009 that concentrates on financing innovation in healthcare and biotechnology across Europe. It targets early-stage and development capital for companies in life sciences, biotechnology, digital health, and related fields, and emphasizes collaborations with research institutes and hospitals to advance therapies and medical technologies from concept to clinical development. The firm operates as a specialist investor in Europe, supporting ventures that bridge scientific discovery and patient impact through equity investments and strategic guidance.
Made 6 investments in Paris

European Investment Fund

Founded in 1994, the European Investment Fund operates as a venture capital and private equity firm specializing in incubation, direct, secondary indirect, and fund of funds investments. It focuses on disruptive early-stage technology enterprises and supports micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises across Europe, primarily at early stages. The fund invests between €0.25 million and €60 million per transaction, with a preference for investing €130 million into private equity and venture capital funds.
Made 6 investments in Paris

Investir&+

Investir&+ SAS is a venture capital firm based in Paris, France, established in 2005. The firm specializes in investing in early-stage and growth-stage socially conscious companies across various sectors, including housing, water, energy, employment, health, and sustainable agriculture. Investir&+ focuses on companies that have been operational for at least 12 to 18 months and typically invests between €0.3 million and €1 million per investment, with a maximum total investment of €2 million in a single enterprise. The target enterprise value for investments ranges from €0.7 million to €5 million. The firm aims to hold its investments for five to seven years and seeks board representation in its portfolio companies. Committed to the common good, Investir&+ strives to make a positive social and environmental impact through its investment activities.

Banexi Ventures Partners

Banexi Ventures Partners is a venture capital firm based in Paris, France, that specializes in investing in early-stage companies with significant growth potential in high-technology sectors. Founded in 1983, the firm concentrates its investments in three primary areas: internet technologies, electronic technologies, and medical technologies. By focusing on these high-tech industries, Banexi Ventures aims to support innovative companies that are positioned for substantial development.
Made 6 investments in Paris

Speedinvest

Speedinvest is a venture capital firm based in Vienna, with offices in Berlin, Paris, London, Munich, and San Francisco, that focuses on early-stage technology investments across Europe, including Central and Eastern Europe. The firm backs seed to early growth rounds in areas including deep tech, fintech, health, industrial tech, marketplaces, consumer tech, software-as-a-service, and network effects, with a platform philosophy and hands-on support via an in-house Platform+ team that provides growth marketing, human resources, US business development, and networking assistance from day one. Typical investments range from a few hundred thousand euros up to about three million euros, with a preference for minority stakes up to around 20% and for taking co-entrepreneurial operational roles for six months to a year. Speedinvest was founded in 2011 and is known for combining capital with hands-on operational support to help portfolio companies scale.
Made 1 investment in Paris

Isai

Founded in 2010, Isai is a Paris-based fund focused on early-stage internet startups and small capital tech private equity deals. It invests in companies operating in software, information technology, media, and industrial sectors.
Made 12 investments in Paris

Starquest Capital

Starquest Capital, established in 2008, is a Paris-based venture capital firm with a global outlook, particularly strong in China. It invests in early to growth-stage companies across sectors such as technology, green technology, cybersecurity, and healthcare. Starquest Capital employs a dual strategy: direct investments and fund-of-fund investments, leveraging its expertise and partnerships with state-owned enterprises to identify and support future industry leaders.
Made 2 investments in Paris

Paris Business Angels

Paris Business Angels is an angel investment network based in Paris, France, established in 2004. The organization focuses on supporting high-potential startups and businesses by providing both financial investment and strategic guidance. With a strong emphasis on sectors such as information technology, software, telecommunications, and healthcare, Paris Business Angels aims to foster the growth of innovative companies in these fields. The firm typically invests between €0.20 million and €0.40 million in capital increases during funding rounds, targeting companies with enterprise values up to €5 million. Paris Business Angels also collaborates with its members and other investment networks to enhance the resources available for portfolio companies. By leveraging the expertise and experience of its members, the organization seeks to validate and guide the development strategies of the businesses it supports throughout the investment period.
Made 2 investments in Paris

CITA Investissement

CITA Investissement is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Paris, France, founded in 2013. The firm specializes in a diverse range of investment strategies, including seed and startup financing, turnaround initiatives, development capital, buyouts, and growth capital. CITA Investissement employs a combination of equity and debt in its investment approach. The firm focuses on various sectors, particularly perfume, printing, logistics services, and internet and interactive television. Through its targeted investments, CITA Investissement aims to support companies at different stages of their development, contributing to their growth and success in the marketplace.

Index Ventures

Index Ventures is a venture capital firm with offices in London, San Francisco, and Geneva that backs technology-driven startups worldwide. Since 1996 it has partnered with entrepreneurs to turn bold ideas into global businesses, investing across early and growth stages in sectors such as artificial intelligence, software, data, fintech, healthcare, media, mobility, security, and open source. The firm focuses on high-technology and life sciences and supports portfolio companies to scale internationally. Notable portfolio companies include Adyen, Deliveroo, Dropbox, Farfetch, King, Slack, and Supercell.
Made 12 investments in Paris

Crédit Mutuel Innovation

Crédit Mutuel Innovation is a Paris-based venture capital arm that backs early to growth-stage companies in life sciences, digital and deep tech. It typically invests €1–€20 million per deal and supports entrepreneurs through a global ecosystem that includes portfolio companies, international subsidiaries, and collaborations with major global corporations and leading experts. The firm focuses on durable partnerships with visionary leaders to help portfolio companies scale and achieve lasting growth.
Made 6 investments in Paris

Jaina Capital

Jaina Capital is a venture capital firm based in Paris, France, founded in 2010 by Marc Simoncini. The firm specializes in providing seed- and early-stage investment services to companies within the internet, IT, communications technology, and environmental sectors. Jaina Capital focuses on supporting businesses that operate in disruptive industries, consumer markets, and technology. In 2020, Jaina Capital was acquired by Daphni Venture Capital, marking a significant development in its operational trajectory.
Made 2 investments in Paris

INCO

INCO is a pioneering venture capital fund manager specializing in impact investing. With over €500M under management or advice, INCO invests in innovative startups and companies that drive social inclusion and environmental sustainability while delivering compelling financial returns.
Made 1 investment in Paris

Aglaé Ventures

Aglaé Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Paris, New York, and San Francisco. Backed by Groupe Arnault, it invests in asset-light tech businesses at all stages, from €100k to €100m. The firm focuses on software, SaaS, content platforms, consumer apps, and information technology sectors across the US and France.
Made 5 investments in Paris

Smalt Capital

SMALT Capital SA, established in 2000 and headquartered in Marseille, France, is a private equity and venture capital firm that focuses on a wide range of investments in unlisted mid-cap and small to medium-sized enterprises. The firm specializes in capital-succession deals, seed funding, and various stages of venture investment, including growth capital, buyouts, and recapitalizations. Its investment portfolio spans multiple sectors, including industrials, manufacturing, consumer goods, healthcare, biotechnology, and digital technologies. SMALT Capital aims to support businesses in their development by investing between €0.05 million and €8 million, targeting companies with enterprise values between €3 million and €30 million. The firm actively seeks to take board positions in its portfolio companies and prefers minority stakes of up to 35% or majority stakes. With additional offices in locations such as Ajaccio, Nouméa, Paris, Saint Denis, and Tunis, SMALT Capital also focuses on investments in specific French regions and various international markets.

2050

2050 is an impact investment firm based in Paris, France, founded in 2020 by Marie Ekeland. The firm focuses on investing in companies that address economic, social, and ecological challenges, aiming to support initiatives that contribute to a sustainable and equitable future. By aligning financial performance with broader societal goals, 2050 empowers entrepreneurs and organizations striving to create a positive impact on the world. Through its investment strategies, the firm seeks to foster a fertile environment for innovation and growth that resonates with the pressing issues of the time.

Medevice

Medevice specializes in investing in innovative Medtech and e-health projects. Its team comprises entrepreneurs with extensive experience in medical technology and e-health, having founded or worked in healthcare companies. This enables them to understand project potential and support companies effectively.

Future Positive Capital

Future Positive Capital SARL is a venture capital firm based in Paris, France, with an additional office in London, United Kingdom. Founded in 2016, the firm specializes in providing growth capital and early-stage investments to European companies. It focuses on deep technology sectors, particularly those utilizing artificial intelligence, robotics, genetic engineering, and synthetic biology. Future Positive Capital primarily invests between $0.3 million and $5 million in companies that address critical global challenges such as sustainable food production, climate change mitigation, and solutions for an aging population. Through its targeted investments, the firm aims to support innovations that contribute to a more sustainable and equitable future.

Janngo

Janngo is a venture capital firm and startup studio founded in 2018, headquartered in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, with an additional office in Paris, France. The firm specializes in investing in small and medium enterprises across various stages, including seed, startup, and growth capital. Janngo focuses on the digital ecosystem sector and aims to support entrepreneurs who utilize technology to deliver essential services and products to African consumers, accelerate the growth of African SMEs, and create jobs, particularly for women and youth. The firm targets investments in sectors such as fashion, agriculture, media, education, finance, technology, and healthcare, with a strong preference for companies based in Africa.

Inter Invest

Inter Invest is a venture capital firm established in 1991 and located in Paris, France. The company specializes in private equity, tax management, consulting, real estate, and financial services. It focuses on investing in small and medium enterprises, particularly those within the technology sector. Through its diverse expertise, Inter Invest aims to support the growth and development of innovative businesses while providing strategic guidance in financial matters.

Electranova Capital

Electranova Capital is a venture capital firm that partners with entrepreneurs to develop global businesses in new energy and environmental technologies. The firm is managed by Idinvest Partners and sponsored by EDF Group.