Welcome to the dynamic world of venture capital in France. In this blog, we'll introduce you to the top VC investors who are making waves in the country. From established giants like Eurazeo to innovative players like Kima Ventures, these firms are driving innovation and growth. Let's dive into the list and discover how they're shaping the tech and business landscape in France, Europe, and beyond.

Eurazeo

Eurazeo is a global investment firm with €34.1 billion in assets across 590 companies. They help businesses of all sizes grow through private equity and other financial expertise. With a team of 410 professionals, they provide sector-specific knowledge and a global reach. Eurazeo is financially strong and has offices in major cities, and they are listed on Euronext Paris.

Website: www.eurazeo.com

Founding Year: 2001

Investment Range: €30M - €500M

Stage: Late, Growth

Sector: Diverse (Technology, Consumer Goods and more)

Investment Geography: Mainly Europe

Notable Investments: Freepik, Tink, Swile, Orolia

Kima Ventures

Kima Ventures is a global early-stage investor, funding 2-3 startups weekly. They support founders from seed to Series A, focusing on teamwork, fast learning, and growth. They work closely with entrepreneurs, streamlining fundraising and offering a supportive network. Founded by Xavier Niel, they've invested in 330+ startups in 24 countries over the last five years.

Website: kimaventures.com

Founding Year: 2010

Investment Range: €100K - €10M

Stage: Seed, Early-stage

Sector: Diverse (technology, Innovations and more)

Investment Geography: Europe, North America

Notable Investments: TransferWise, Payfit, Carta, Sqreen

Partech

Partech is a global tech investment firm based in Paris with offices in various locations. They focus on independent thinking, collaboration with founders, and providing support from seed to growth stages. With 40 years of experience, they manage €2.5 billion in assets and has a portfolio of 220 companies across 40 countries on four continents.

Website: partechpartners.com

Founding Year: 1982

Investment Range: $1M - $50M+
Stage: Early, Growth

Sector: Diverse (Technology, Digital Innovations and more)

Investment Geography: Europe, North America and Africa

Notable Investments: Shippeo, Sketchfab, Zolar, Ornikar, V7 Labs

Andera Partners

Andera Partners is a key player in private company investments with €3.6 billion in assets. They focus on helping companies achieve strong and sustainable growth. Based in Paris, with offices in Antwerp and Munich, Andera Partners is committed to sustainability, having been carbon-neutral certified since 2018.

Website: anderapartners.com

Founding Year: 2001

Investment Range: $10M - $75M
Stage: middle-market, Growth

Sector: Innovative healthcare, Life sciences

Investment Geography: Europe, North America

Notable Investments: Efor, Kepler, Passman, Auris, Groupe Unaferm

Elaia Partners

 

Elaia Partners, founded in 2002 in Paris, is a venture capital firm that specializes in early-stage investments. They focus on supporting companies in tech-intensive B2B, digital, deep technology, and biotech sectors, providing them with the necessary funding and guidance.

Website: elaia.com

Founding Year: 2002

Investment Range: €1M - €10M
Stage: Early, Growth

Sector: Deep technology, Digital business

Investment Geography: Europe (Focused on France)

Notable Investments: MIRAKL, Ornikar, Volterra, ShipUp, Splio

Seventure Partners

Seventure Partners, a prominent European venture capital firm, specializes in investing in innovative businesses. Founded in 1997, they focus on digital technologies, especially fintech & insur-tech, in France and Germany, as well as life sciences globally. Seventure is affiliated with Natixis Global Asset Management, part of Groupe BPCE, a major French bank.

Website: seventure.fr

Founding Year: 1997

Investment Range: €500K - €10M
Stage: Early, Growth

Sector: Technology (Fintech, Life sciences, Digital innovation)

Investment Geography: Europe (Focused on France)

Notable Investments: Reatailo, tradoria, argenX, conject, hi-media

360 Capital

360 Capital is a European venture capital firm that backs early-stage tech companies. With two decades of experience, they support ambitious entrepreneurs. Based in Paris and Milan, they manage €500 million in assets and have a portfolio of over 50 companies.

Website: 360cap.vc

Founding Year: 1997

Investment Range: €150K - €2M
Stage: Early, Growth

Sector: Diverse (Technology, Innovation and more)

Investment Geography: Europe 

Notable Investments: Surfe, 900care, Adapta Studio, Exotec, Kampaay

XAnge

XAnge is a prominent European venture capital firm with €600 million in assets under management. They specialize in investing in early-stage technology companies operating in Digital consumer, Enterprise & Data, Fintech, and Deeptech sectors. XAnge has played a crucial role in the growth of more than 200 companies, making them a key player in the European tech investment landscape.

Website: xange.vc

Founding Year: 2003

Investment Range: €300K - 10M
Stage: Early, Growth

Sector: Diverse (Fintech, Deeptech, Digital consumer)

Investment Geography: Europe

Notable Investments: Skello, Lydia, AB Tasty, TreeFrog

Sofinnova Partners

Sofinnova Partners is a leading European venture capital firm with offices in three major cities. They focus on life sciences, healthcare, and sustainability, supporting entrepreneurs at all investment stages. With 50 years of experience, they've backed over 500 companies worldwide and manage assets exceeding €2.5 billion.

Website: sofinnovapartners.com

Founding Year: 1972

Investment Range: €2M - €15
Stage: Early, Growth

Sector: Life sciences, Healthcare

Investment Geography: Europe

Notable Investments: Avantium, Novexel, Delinia, Genset

Aster

Aster is a Climate Tech VC with 20+ years of experience. They focus on sectors that are hard to make more sustainable, including energy, logistics, mobility, manufacturing, construction, chemicals, and agriculture.

Website: aster.com

Founding Year: 2000

Investment Range: €1M - €20M

Stage: Early, Growth

Sector: Diverse

Investment Geography: Europe

Notable Investments: Sunfire, Elory Air, Otoqi, Swiftly

Although we've highlighted ten key players in this blog, but there are many more VCs interested in your venture. Best of luck on your startup journey – here's to your success!