Newfund Capital
Newfund invests in seed-stage startups that are creating positive global change. Their focus is on supporting entrepreneurs who are solving critical challenges in health, education, and sustainability through innovative solutions.
SGH Capital
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SGH Capital leverages a proprietary AI platform (built by a global community of 7,000+ scientists) to deploy capital in high-potential, disruptive tech companies. Their thesis focuses on precision capital allocation, supporting founders from early-stage to growth, with a strong emphasis on AI, blockchain, fintech, and scalable infrastructure.
Troy Billett
Troy Billett focuses on funding social good founders with the aim of making both impact and profit. They invest in new technologies that enable others to reach financial success, specifically targeting early-stage social enterprises before Series A. In-kind support includes guidance on fundraising with a social mission. They seek opportunities that grow exponentially, with a primary focus on startups based in the US and UK. The firm prioritizes founders with compelling stories, an unfair advantage, established metrics, and a focus on enabling others financially while maintaining financial sustainability and scalability.
Astérion Impact
Asterion Ventures focuses on investing in and supporting entrepreneurs who are working to solve global challenges, particularly those related to climate change and environmental sustainability. Their investment approach centers around building the largest community of impact investors to propel early-stage entrepreneurs committed to positive change. They seek to back technology-driven solutions that can transform entire industries and contribute to an economy that operates within planetary boundaries. The firm's strategy involves providing early-stage funding and access to a community of experienced investors who can offer mentorship, networking opportunities, and operational expertise. They aim to identify and support innovative technologies that address critical challenges related to adaptation climate. Asterion invests in early-stage companies with the potential to scale and create significant positive impact. They prioritize companies that contribute to a more sustainable and resilient future. The firm believes that by fostering a strong community of impact investors, they can accelerate the growth of promising ventures and drive systemic change. They have a particular interest in technological solutions that contribute to climate adaptation. Their approach is designed to provide not only capital but also a platform for startups to grow, connect with relevant stakeholders, and maximize their impact. They are dedicated to taking care of entrepreneurs who are working to repair the world.
Kiss My Apps
Kiss My Apps (KMA) operates as a platform company focused on launching and growing new tech products globally. Their primary emphasis lies in the creation and expansion of B2C mobile and SaaS products, specifically targeting customers in Tier-1 countries. Headquartered in Kyiv, they operate across global markets, indicating an interest in international expansion and market penetration. KMA's model emphasizes a collaborative "launch together" approach, hinting at co-founding or significant operational involvement with their portfolio companies. Beyond simply investing, KMA aims to foster a digital product development and entrepreneurship culture, particularly within Ukraine, contributing to the country's economic development. This commitment is exemplified through their educational programs, catering to both individuals entering the tech profession and developing C-level management skills within their portfolio companies. KMA's approach seems to blend investment with active participation in product development and growth, offering resources and expertise to accelerate the success of their portfolio companies. This is underscored by the focus on driving YoY average revenue growth and achieving #1 rankings in their respective categories. Their core value proposition is providing comprehensive support to help startups scale and achieve market dominance in a short time. The repeated metrics of "50+ million downloads reached," "20+ successful products," and "x3.5 YoY average revenue growth" likely represents the cumulative achievements across the KMA's portfolio companies, demonstrating a tangible track record of driving growth and user acquisition. This data showcases their ability to execute and create successful mobile and SaaS products within a specified area, which in turn attracts strong portfolio companies.
Super Capital VC
Super Capital is a 360° financing group for startup and SME leaders, operating as a VC fund and a business angel community. Founded in 2018 as a community of business angels, it evolved to include VC activities in 2020 and expanded its service offerings, especially in non-dilutive financing, in 2021. Their goal is to facilitate funding for entrepreneurs and facilitate the acquisition of businesses. The firm aims to be one of the most active early-stage investors in Europe, executing over 100 investments annually. They seek to help entrepreneurs raise funds and offer support from early stage investments to later stage VC deals. The firm also emphasizes the importance of good communication between entrepreneurs and investors, advocating for proactive and regular reporting on progress, challenges, and financial status.
Adelie
Adelie is a multi-stage technology fund investing in fast-growing European tech companies powered by ambitious teams. The fund is supported by a network of over 100 experienced tech entrepreneurs, partners at private equity firms, C-levels at CAC 40 companies, and large family offices. They partner with Clipperton, a technology investment bank that has advised over 350 high-growth businesses on financing and M&A transactions since 2003. Adelie aims to provide not only capital but also strategic guidance and access to a valuable network to help their portfolio companies scale and succeed.
Kreaxi
Kreaxi is an investment management firm specializing in equity financing for innovative and tech startups, with over 30 years of experience. They provide patient and value-added capital to support entrepreneurs in the seed, acceleration, and development phases. Kreaxi invests in the first financing rounds, taking an active role in the portfolio companies’ success through board participation, strategic advice, and access to their network. Kreaxi aims to minimize the constraints faced by startups, providing support in navigating challenges and scaling the business. The firm focuses on building partnerships based on mutual trust, shared success, and respect for the autonomy of the management team. They offer expertise in technological innovation and understanding of the industrial landscape, along with the associated transformation challenges and long cycles. Kreaxi seeks to be a decisive actor in the early stages of a company, providing guidance in business plan development and adaptation. Kreaxi has now joined UI Investissement, reinforcing their expertise in innovation capital in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. This operation is a continuation of the historical relations and joint investments between the two entities. They are also managing the Fonds Régional Avenir Industrie Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes together.
Reynald Lavey
Anne Lauvergeon Partners (ALP), founded in 2011 by Anne Lauvergeon, provides strategic and financial advisory services to businesses, governments, local authorities, and investment funds. They develop innovative and effective strategies in close collaboration with leadership, extending their support through implementation. ALP also invests in innovative and promising companies, offering resources and capabilities without time constraints to accelerate and secure their development. This model has benefited approximately thirty innovative companies. ALP acts as a strategic partner, assisting clients with specific issues such as subsidiary carve-outs, investor searches, strategic contract negotiations, and new market entry. Their investment approach focuses on innovative companies with high potential. ALP supports entrepreneurs in realizing their visions, leveraging a structure without external investors to ensure rapid decision-making, stability, and a long-term perspective. In ten years, ALP has invested in about thirty innovative companies in France and internationally, with several successful exits. Their unique position attracts entrepreneurs seeking to accelerate growth and penetrate new markets. ALP provides resources and capabilities with no time limitations, actively engaging to secure and accelerate company development. They look for projects with a truly differentiating character, useful solutions addressing real problems, and a human-driven venture with dynamic leaders embodying strong values. They leverage the experience of their collaborators and partners.
AFI Ventures
AFI Ventures invests in ambitious impact-driven entrepreneurs across climate action, health & wellbeing, and sustainable consumption. Focuses on scalable, measurable impact with a rapid and agile investment process. Part of the Alliance For Impact ecosystem, offering co-investment opportunities and a strong founder community.
Alliance For Impact (AFI)
Alliance for Impact (AFI) is a European Day-One Impact Launchpad focused on bridging the gap between purpose and profits. They aim to fast-track the emergence of tomorrow's leaders and support the next generation of impact-driven entrepreneurs. AFI combines equity-free acceleration through AFI Factory with first-ticket seed funding through AFI Ventures. AFI Factory is a 6-12 month acceleration program for growth-stage impact startups seeking funding. AFI Ventures is a pre-seed & seed impact fund investing in 1 to 2 companies per month. AFI believes innovation is a tool for positive evolution, building a sustainable balance between economic growth and positive impact. They consider innovation as a source of opportunity for creating new, sustainable, and impactful business models that benefit society and the environment. The firm is powered by La Ruche, Ventech, and Abeille Assurances, indicating a strong network of partners and resources available to the startups they support. AFI focuses on supporting companies within specific sectors, aiming to create a positive societal and environmental impact alongside financial returns. The firm's manifesto emphasizes the belief in innovation as a driver for sustainable and impactful business models.
Altavia Adventures
We invest in early-stage Seed or Series A startups in our areas of expertise, with high growth potential and recurring revenues - Saas and Marketplace. We are Altavia Corporate Ventures, the investment arm of Altavia Group, the leading independent international group specializing in commercial communication for the retail sector. We firmly believe in creating mutual and shared value, thus we offer our portfolio startups tailor-made access to our best experts and to a targeted selection of the group's business units.
Blackfin Capital Partners
BlackFin Capital Partners is a European private equity firm focusing exclusively on financial services buyouts and FinTechs. Founded by industry entrepreneurs, they operate with two distinct strategies: buyouts and tech investments. Their buyout strategy targets asset-light financial service businesses, while their tech strategy focuses on cutting-edge FinTech companies. BlackFin aims to create value through operational transformation, organic growth, and buy-and-build strategies within its portfolio companies. With a strong emphasis on ethical standards, integrity, and transparency, BlackFin is committed to responsible investing and sustainable growth.
Capagro
Capagro is a European independent Venture Capital fund dedicated to AgTech and FoodTech. Their vision is focused on "Feeding a Sustainable Planet". The fund invests to accelerate the development of FoodTech and AgTech companies and facilitates the adoption of innovative solutions for stakeholders in the agricultural and food sectors. Their ambition is to be the leading investment fund for maximizing sustainable value creation across the entire AgriFood Tech value chain. They leverage their network of industrial and commercial partners to benefit its portfolio companies and the international AgTech and FoodTech ecosystem. The firm pioneers a sector-based and independent approach to bring out the best of scientific and business expertise. The strategy involves investing in ambitious startups who are tech leaders in fields ranging from autonomous AgRobotics and specialty ingredients to healthy food and e-commerce.
Clint Capital
Clint Capital is an AMF-approved portfolio management company founded by managers with over 20 years of combined experience in private equity. They focus on thematic and innovative investment funds, aiming to provide investors and distributors with exposure to strategic companies and sectors of the coming decades. Their approach involves designing investment strategies that are rigorously researched, developed, and tested. They carefully select target companies and funds that align with market needs and anticipate the future expectations of their clients and partners. Clint Capital primarily targets business leaders, professionals (lawyers, accountants, doctors, etc.), and finance and real estate professionals.
Creadev
Creadev is the investment firm created in 2002 by the Mulliez family (owners of Décathlon, Leroy Merlin, Auchan, etc.) to support and accompany high-potential SMEs. They leverage the capital and values of this entrepreneurial family to help growing companies emerge as leaders in the health, food, and climate sectors. Their strategy involves investing up to €250M annually across 5 to 10 companies with a positive impact in Europe, Africa, and the United States. The firm is deeply rooted in the Mulliez family's entrepreneurial heritage and aims to help entrepreneurs build unique and sustainable businesses.
Cuir Invest
Cuir Invest provides long-term financial support to visionary entrepreneurs in the French leather and footwear sector, driving innovation through technology, sustainability, and digital transformation to prepare the industry for future challenges.
Daphni
Daphni doesn't chase hype but focuses on real shifts across scientific, societal, and environmental landscapes. They invest in technologies that regenerate, include, empower, and scale across various sectors, including climate, deeptech, retail, and inclusion. Their core belief centers on talent being ubiquitous and access needing to be equally available, targeting innovators from various backgrounds, from rural areas to deeptech labs. They aim to meet founders where they are and help them reach their goals. Sustainability and impact are at the heart of their strategy, reflecting a long-standing commitment to ESG (Environment, Sustainability, Governance). As a B Corp certified company, their actions are guided by clear values and measurable objectives. This commitment is ingrained in their investment decisions and permeates their ecosystem, from portfolio companies to investors. Daphni employs different strategies with its active funds. The generalist fund focuses on disruptions with a positive social and environmental impact, with a strong science angle in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and life sciences. There's also a digital retail fund, supported by Carrefour, focuses on innovations in the retail space including e-commerce, future of grocery, data, financial services, robotics procurement, and impact. The Time4 fund is a project to support entrepreneurs with unique and underrepresented backgrounds, targeting all industries.
Dastore
Dastore invests in disruptive and high-potential leaders in the retail and e-commerce sectors, leveraging Carrefour Group’s global reach and daphni’s agile venture capital expertise to accelerate scaling.
EDF Pulse Ventures
EDF Pulse invests in innovative companies driving the energy transition by developing low-carbon electricity production, smart grids, and flexibility solutions to combat climate change. Leveraging EDF’s 80-year expertise in innovation, the program supports startups aligned with sustainable energy goals.
Epopée Gestion
Epopée Gestion is a regional investment fund focusing on supporting entrepreneurs and local economies in France. They invest across multiple asset classes, including innovation and digital, transitions for SMEs/mid-sized companies, sustainable real estate, and infrastructure and climate. Their investment approach is characterized by providing expertise in strategic acceleration and internationalization, leveraging an experienced and accessible team with a strong entrepreneurial spirit. Epopée Gestion aims to foster the emergence of champions within their target regions, actively participating in the ecological transition while preserving the history and local character of the assets they invest. They appear to prioritize companies demonstrating collaborative approaches and innovative models, exemplified by their support for companies like Shopopop and Entech.
Eutopia
Eutopia invests in emerging consumer brands that redefine daily living—focusing on how people eat, sleep, socialize, learn, and feel—while balancing profit with purpose and sustainability for people and the planet.
Five Seasons Ventures
Five Seasons Ventures focuses on investing in consumer brands that have the ambition to become category leaders and sustainability champions. They partner with companies in the food and beverage sector, with a particular emphasis on those addressing challenges like high sugar content, plastic consumption, and CO2 emissions. The firm is interested in companies offering nutrition, functionality, sustainability, and indulgence. They look for brands that are creating a new generation of snacking that caters to the evolving preferences of millennial and Gen-Z consumers, and that demonstrate a commitment to impact-driven practices. They aim to back purpose-driven founders with a strong vision to become leading next-generation food brands. They seem to be particularly interested in brands that leverage technology and innovation to disrupt traditional markets. This is evidenced by their investments in personalized nutrition, online grocery, and sustainable packaging solutions. Their investment in The Nu Co exemplifies their focus on companies tackling confectionary industry problems with innovative solutions and a commitment to sustainability. They value companies that demonstrate the ability to sell online. Five Seasons Ventures seeks to support its portfolio companies' expansion and growth, as shown by their involvement in the extension round of KoRo's Series B investment. They emphasize helping their portfolio companies navigate to the top of their category fast and appear to be hands-on in assisting with organizational development, governance, and planning for refinancing and exits.
Hook
Hook is a pre-seed program designed to support founders at the very beginning of their entrepreneurial journey. They invest €50,000 in 10 startups twice a year through a program focused on community, mentorship, and investor exposure. The "Hook Batch" program centers around weekly gatherings with successful entrepreneurs, access to on-demand mentoring, and a Demo Day for presenting to investors and journalists. The firm aims to provide startups with the crucial resources and network needed to navigate the initial challenges of building a company.