Karot Capital
Karot Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in innovative companies without a pre-defined sector focus. The firm aims to support ambitious entrepreneurs by providing them with capital, optimism, and a collaborative partnership. The firm seeks to actively contribute sectorial and geographic expertise, know-how and networks to the benefit of its portfolio companies. They work hard alongside their entrepreneurs to achieve home runs. The firm emphasizes the importance of strong entrepreneurial teams and seeks opportunities to support them through their advisory board of experienced entrepreneurs.
Kurma Partners
Kurma Partners is a European venture capital firm focused on funding healthcare and biotechnology companies. They invest across various stages of maturity, from company creation to capital expansion, emphasizing a strong network of partners with leading European academic research institutions. Their strategy involves transforming disruptive scientific discoveries into cutting-edge medicines or medical devices aimed at diagnosing and treating patients with severe diseases and high unmet medical needs. The firm actively works with research teams early on to validate discoveries, bringing together healthcare industry experts and experienced entrepreneurs to build high-tech companies. They provide initial capital/funding and invite other investors to participate. They support early-stage companies by offering expertise and their network. Kurma Partners is committed to sustainable development and adheres to established ESG practices. They aim to build the healthcare industry of tomorrow by collaborating with leading European research centers.
Leryon Holdings
Leryon Holdings operates as an investment vehicle with a focus on three core pillars: Real Estate, Financial Products, and Venture Capital. Their overarching investment strategy is guided by three business philosophies: minimize risk, maximize returns, and enhance societal well-being. The firm actively manages investments in stocks and bonds and also functions as a boutique venture capital firm, focusing on identifying and providing initial seed funding to high-potential startups, particularly in the areas of Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Aerospace (both hardware and software). Leryon Holdings contributes to local economies by offering quality houses to workers and their families in the real estate sector. In real estate, Leryon's strategy involves identifying properties, analyzing financial metrics, revitalizing properties, and renting them out with a clear objective of return maximization, while simultaneously aiming to create a quality lifestyle for its clients. The firm operates in Romania, France, and Spain, with plans for further expansion into other regions and countries. Leryon Holdings emphasizes alternative investments and seeks to make smart investments across various sectors and geographies, aligning with its philosophies of risk minimization, return maximization, and enhancement of societal well-being. Leryon Holdings employs 6 partners and 28 employees, with 28 investments and 13 real estate units under management.
Neo Founders
Neo Founders is an exclusive network of serial entrepreneurs and early-stage investors focused on backing ambitious founders and helping them build market-leading companies. They operate as a club deal, mobilizing expert capital and networks. The firm invests in a highly selective portfolio of 15+ promising startups each year, with a focus on driving growth through go-to-market strategies, HR, CRM, and revenue generation support. Their objective is to prepare founders for subsequent fundraising rounds, attracting Tier-1 investors and achieving successful scale globally. Neo Founders provide access to non-dilutive financing and lead exclusive club deals. The firm supports future fundraising rounds from strategy to execution, provides board seat opportunities to actively accelerate the business and offer high-value, qualified business introductions to drive strategic partnerships and revenue. The firm aids talent acquisition, including direct access to top candidates through school partnerships, alumni network, and targeted talent sourcing. Giving back is also a core value, with 10% of the added-values generated will be donated to a foundation. The firm aims to turn ambition into results by providing funding, growth strategies and talent. Neo Founders focuses on building lasting relationships and supporting founders throughout their journey.
NewAlpha Asset Management
New Alpha Asset Management is a portfolio management and advisory firm providing bespoke investment solutions to leading investors. The firm offers flexible access to a wide range of best-in-class external managers across various strategies through an open-architecture approach. They focus on identifying exceptional investment solutions that lead to robust portfolio construction and effective risk management. New Alpha leverages a global network of fund managers and experienced teams of analysts and portfolio managers to deliver effective investment solutions. They collaborate closely with clients to provide tailored access to top-tier managers, covering a wide spectrum of strategies. Their core values include being unconflicted, unbiased, transparent, and experts in their domain. The firm’s expertise spans across open architecture, manager research, portfolio implementation, advisory services, asset allocation, and emerging managers. They work across liquid strategies (active equity, fixed income & credit, custom multi-asset), absolute return strategies (hedge funds, liquid alts), and private assets (private debt, private equity, infrastructure). This breadth allows them to offer multi-asset class solutions tailored to specific client needs.
Norman K
Norman K. is positioned as a "Neo-Investment Partner," offering wealth management solutions, financing, and corporate advisory services to international entrepreneurs. They aim to guide clients through wealth management, providing customized portfolios diversified across asset classes with dynamic allocations adaptable to market conditions. Their financing solutions cater to both personal and business needs across various sectors. For international entrepreneurs, they offer tailored Corporate Advisory services. Norman K. emphasizes putting the right people in the right roles and fostering long-term investments and lasting partnerships through an entrepreneurial spirit and deep understanding of client needs. The firm operates across Europe and aims to provide solutions best adapted to its client needs, both financially and concerning guarantees.
OBRATORI
Obratori invests in high-potential startups that align with L'Occitane Group’s mission of supporting innovation in wellbeing, beautytech, retailtech, and tech4good sectors, prioritizing sustainability and human-centric solutions.
OSS Ventures
OSS Ventures focuses on "industrializing discovery" by building and investing in startups solving large-scale problems within the industrial sector. They act as a co-founder in the earliest stages, providing scientific rigor to the chaotic initial phase of company building. Their approach centers around deep partnerships with leading industry operators and exceptional founders, creating a win-win-win scenario where industry partners access innovative solutions, founders receive crucial support, and society benefits from increased talent allocation to vital areas. OSS aims to bring new weapons, sharper tactics, and the grit to see it through for their industry partners.
Omnes Capital
Omnes Capital is a European private equity firm dedicated to the energy transition, empowering entrepreneurs to address societal challenges and deliver growth. They aim to harness innovation and new business models to deliver returns and create value, shaping a more resilient and sustainable future. Their investment approach is centered around partnering with high-potential companies and providing them with the resources and expertise to scale their operations and become leaders in their respective fields. Omnes focuses on integrating ESG criteria and responsible business practices into their investment processes. Omnes employs a unique approach in renewable energy, transforming developers into independent power producers (IPPs). They invest in real-asset joint ventures or at the corporate level in sustainable cities, securing minority positions with strategic veto rights. In Deeptech, they support startups and push the boundaries of innovation in energy transition, sovereignty and applicative AI. Their co-investment strategy involves taking minority positions in attractive deals in Europe and North America, alongside leading private equity firms, offering investors diversification and leveraging the experience of both Omnes' team and lead investors. Their Capenergie funds, under the Renewable Energy strategy, are designed for asset owners seeking financial returns and sustainable impact. For Sustainable Cities, the Construction Energie Plus strategy invests in new high-performance building projects, retrofitting existing structures, and mobility projects. Their Deeptech strategy focuses on early-growth capital to propel entrepreneurs towards success. Omnes co-invests alongside thought-leader GPs on ESG matters and ensures targets' ESG roadmap over the holding period. Omnes' approach includes building frameworks, knowledge sharing, and training for their portfolio companies, focusing on decarbonization, biodiversity, supply chain, and human capital and good governance. They integrate ESG at every stage of the investment process and operate with a commitment to stewardship and sustainable growth, aiming for a double return - real returns through real-world positive impact.
Pléiade Venture
Pléiade Venture positions itself as more than just a financial backer, emphasizing partnership and long-term commitment to innovative companies. Their evergreen fund model allows for flexible investment without a predetermined exit horizon, fostering alignment between entrepreneurs and investors. They focus on providing support and guidance to companies seeking excellence and growth, facilitated by a network of successful entrepreneurs from diverse sectors. This ecosystem allows them to address various business challenges with informed convictions. The firm aims to federate and accelerate action through alignment, sharing, and engagement, providing more than just capital; they provide an ecosystem of support.
Quadrille Capital
Quadrille Capital is an independent investment manager specializing in Venture Capital and Growth Equity. They invest globally in technology and healthcare assets through four complementary strategies: direct investments in growth equity companies, primary commitments to VC funds, secondary purchases in LP/GP-led transactions, and public equity. The firm has built its platform and team to leverage the synergies across these four strategies, aiming to gain a holistic investment approach that unlocks additional intelligence and opportunities. Their approach allows them to see the entire venture and growth equity landscape and capitalize on unique investment prospects. Quadrille positions itself at the heart of the global venture and growth ecosystem, with the intention of being a strategic partner to its portfolio companies and fund managers. The investment philosophy is based on a financial lens and a global scope, looking to support companies and funds throughout their lifecycle and various stages of their growth. By using a multi-pronged strategy, Quadrille attempts to maximize returns and navigate market cycles effectively. Their portfolio companies are in the technology and life science sectors.
Revaia
Revaia invests in bold European growth-stage companies that disrupt industries through technology and innovation, with sustainability embedded in their core. The firm partners with mission-driven entrepreneurs to scale globally while maintaining high ethical and performance standards.
SFINE - Société de Financement de l Innovation Numérique en Essonne
SFINE - Société de Financement de l Innovation Numérique en Essonne, focuses on funding the economy of the future by investing in innovative companies in France. Their strategy involves supporting startups through various stages, from incubation and early-stage financing to growth capital. Recognizing the limitations of traditional bank financing for startups, SFINE aims to provide tailored financial solutions that address the specific needs of early-stage companies, particularly those in the digital and technology sectors. They emphasize the importance of securing early-stage funding through sources like love money, public funding, and competitions before pursuing larger venture capital investments. SFINE distinguishes between the financing needs at different stages of a startup's lifecycle. They recognize the critical role of "love money" (friends, family, and fools) during the incubation phase (0-300K€), along with public aid and innovation-related competitions. In the seed phase (50-500K€), they seek business angels, public financing, seed funds, and crowdfunding options. The firm then looks at providing venture capital (500-2000K€) during the startup's launch and growth stages (+2000K€). SFINE acknowledges the increasing role of banks in financing innovation and adaptation of banking products suitable for startups. The firm's success is attributed to its team of entrepreneurs who guide innovative companies and the performance of its investors. SFINE's approach involves active participation during the incubation and seed stages, highlighting their commitment to providing resources for startups to overcome early challenges. While the emphasis is on digital and technological sectors, they remain open to exploring other sectors, contingent on a significant level of commercial maturity. SFINE aims to be a financing partner through each startup growth stage.
SIDE Angels
SIDE Angels is a French early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2016. They focus on supporting ambitious founders of tech and digital startups in their early stages. Their approach involves being the sole investor in seed rounds, providing financing between €300K to €600K. SIDE emphasizes a fair and agile deal-making process, prioritizing speed and equity for founders. Beyond capital, SIDE commits to actively supporting founders through coaching from experienced entrepreneurs, assistance with team structuring, process and governance development, strategy definition for marketing acquisition, defining relevant KPIs and reporting metrics, and preparing companies for subsequent funding rounds. They aim to be a benevolent partner in the growth journey of the startups they invest. SIDE seeks to be an active participant in the French innovation ecosystem by validating its model and solidifying its presence. The firm prides itself on a "SIDE by SIDE" approach, indicating a close working relationship with its portfolio companies. This approach goes beyond just providing capital; it actively involves entrepreneurs and experienced individuals who join the board to provide guidance and support. The firm was founded by Renaud Guillerm, who has extensive experience as an entrepreneur and investor. Guillerm co-founded Videdressing.com and has invested in numerous startups since 1999. SIDE was created with the involvement of about thirty experienced entrepreneurs. This background gives them a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by early-stage companies, allowing them to offer relevant and impactful support. Their investment strategy since inception has been focused on backing start-ups with capital and relevant mentorship. The firm states that as of 2023 they have invested in over 37 companies with a total of 35M€ invested.
Technofounders
Technofounders is a Startup Studio focused on investing in technology to build impactful ventures, specifically in the DeepTech ecosystem. They aim to multiply the impact of scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs by funding and orienting technological innovation towards practical solutions that address major global challenges. Their strategy involves identifying disruptive technologies, primarily stemming from research institutions, and structuring investment vehicles to fund and develop innovative projects into successful industrial companies. They have a comprehensive team-based approach, ensuring startups have access to the right expertise at the right time, from pre-seed to exit, including Venture Partners for initial evaluation and interim CEO roles, Operating Partners for operational and strategic support, and Managing Partners for strategic guidance and board participation. Technofounders aims to drive positive impact through deeptech innovation across various sectors. Their investment approach is stage-specific. In the feasibility phase, Venture Partners assess technologies and commercialization paths. During the pre-seed phase, Venture Partners act as interim CEOs, building initial products and teams. Seed acceleration involves Operating Partners providing operational support and Support Services handling administrative tasks. Finally, in the growth phase, Managing Partners offer strategic guidance through board participation, focusing on strategic priorities, funding strategies, and exit planning. Technofounders emphasizes collaboration with academic institutions and industry partners to transform research projects into viable businesses. They actively engage with major research institutions in France, such as CEA and CNRS, to identify and commercialize innovative technologies. Their team structure is designed to provide comprehensive support throughout the startup lifecycle, from initial technology assessment to successful market entry and growth. They prioritize investments with the potential to address pressing societal challenges and create sustainable solutions.
WIT Angels Club
WIT Angels Club is an all-female angel investment club dedicated to addressing the gender diversity gap in innovation. They aim to unlock the full potential of women angel investors, guiding them in making intelligent and purpose-driven investments in technology they passionately believe. The club accompanies them on every step of the investment journey, transforming vision into action and passion into impact. They only source Tech with Purpose ideas that tackle essential problems for our planet and people. They are committed investors with a unique condition of being part of the Club: to be actively engaged and invest regularly. The Club invests in and supports startups with women in the founding teams, believing that gender-diverse teams are providing outstanding outcomes. They focus on technologies that address social challenges, enabling human beings to live better while protecting and securing the planet. WIT Angels aims to direct capital towards technology that has a real positive impact on lives and the Planet. They do not wish to finance the creation of new needs or gadgets. The club actively creates post-investment value for their portfolio companies, offering access to a growing international community of 70+ active women angel investors, with members who are C-level executives, board members, entrepreneurs and managers in their companies. The Club offers startups access to a San Francisco Bay Area (US) network of investors thanks to the Club’s roots in Silicon Valley.
Otium Capital
Otium Capital is a private investment holding company founded in 2009 by Pierre-Édouard Stérin. The firm focuses on supporting entrepreneurs and their projects to unlock their potential for value creation, emphasizing people, boldness, and innovation. Otium acts as a Private Equity investor, active across all stages of company development, from seed to growth capital, up to LBO transactions on mature companies. They take both majority and minority stakes without constraints on holding periods. Otium's mission is to create and invest alongside bold entrepreneurs to develop tomorrow’s leaders. They believe entrepreneurs are the driving force behind progress and invest alongside them for the long term. They aim to select projects that provide attractive returns, contribute to collective well-being, encourage innovation, and address social, economic, and environmental issues. In addition to traditional private equity investments, Otium operates Otium Studio, an incubator that creates and launches startups in partnership with ambitious entrepreneurs. This dual approach allows Otium to both identify and cultivate innovative businesses from the ground up. Otium favors close and personalized collaboration with each entrepreneur. The firm values freedom to innovate within a supportive framework to allow each project to grow under the best conditions. Otium has a 'BBB' Investment Grade by rating agency EthiFinance Ratings, with a 'Stable' Outlook.