Investors in Finance
Breega
VC FirmBreega empowers visionary and purpose-driven founders to translate ideas into meaningful impact. Since closing our first fund in 2015, we've grown to manage €600 million in assets under management (AUM) and support over 100 pioneering portfolio companies. Built by founders for founders, Breega is dedicated to offering startups the support and resources we wish we had when starting out. We've developed a unique investment approach called full stack funding, which encompasses capital, strategic connections, expertise, and unwavering support throughout the entrepreneurial journey. Operating across Europe and globally, we focus on investing in startups from pre-seed to Series B stages, nurturing their growth and success.
Truffle Capital
VC FirmTruffle Capital, founded in 2001, is an independent European venture capital firm specializing in disruptive technologies in IT (FinTech and InsurTech) and Life Sciences (BioTech and MedTech). Our goal is to support the creation and growth of innovative companies with the potential to become future market leaders. Chaired by Patrick Kron and founded by Philippe Pouletty and Bernard-Louis Roques, we have raised over $1.1 billion and have supported more than 75 companies in the digital technologies and life sciences sectors. In 2017, we successfully completed the first close of our Truffle Financial Innovation Fund, Truffle BioMedTech Fund, and a fund dedicated to the French Reserve Fund. By December 2019, we had raised nearly €400 million for our new Venture Capital funds: Truffle BioMedTech Fund and Truffle Financial Innovation Fund. Our commitment is to drive innovation and support the next generation of industry leaders.
Otium Capital
VC FirmAt Otium, we're driven by the vision and values instilled by our founder, Pierre-Édouard Stérin, to support entrepreneurs in realizing their potential for value creation. With a focus on people, boldness, and innovation, we are committed to developing tomorrow's leaders through long-term partnerships. We firmly believe that entrepreneurs are catalysts for progress, and we invest alongside them to foster sustainable growth. Our investment philosophy prioritizes projects that not only promise attractive returns but also enhance collective well-being, promote innovation, and address critical social, economic, and environmental challenges. At Otium, we strive to make meaningful contributions to society while generating positive financial outcomes.
CapHorn Invest
VC FirmGot it! Caphorn is a European Venture Capital firm specializing in climatetech, healthtech, and enterprise software. Established in 2011 and based in Paris, Caphorn partners with exceptional entrepreneurs and commits investments ranging from €1 million to €15 million in high-growth startups. They are part of the Anaxago Group, aligning their focus with sectors aimed at driving innovation and sustainable impact.
Laser Digital
VC FirmLaser Digital is a Nomura Group company, delivering scalable, robust opportunities across trading, asset management, and ventures in crypto. The team works at higher standards of risk management, compliance, and commercial viability, all driven by a belief in more responsible crypto innovation. With an open and dynamic culture, Laser Digital has the freedom to adapt to market needs, to move swiftly to capitalization, and to share knowledge with clients and partners—bringing greater confidence to the institutional market, for the benefit of all.
ACE & Company
VC FirmACE & Company (ACE) is a multi-stage private equity and venture capital group built on a unique combination of expertise, experience, and knowledge of its founders and team. The group has $1.7bn total assets across Secondaries, Buyout, Ventures, and Investment Solutions. A Multi-Stage Specialist Across Private Equity. ACE Ventures is a team of operators, engineers, and investors deploying capital and expertise to empower and support outliers.
redalpine
VC Firmredalpine is the Swiss venture capital firm that empowers GameChangers. Founded in 2006, redalpine brings together financial investment, operational expertise, and a vast international network to help ambitious entrepreneurs transform their vision into a reality. With over €1bn in assets under management and a disciplined, sector-agnostic investment strategy, the firm has backed some of Europe's most disruptive companies, including N26, Taxfix, Inkitt, 9fin, Carvolution, Zenjob, vivenu, and Umiami. redalpine has over 95 companies in its portfolio and invests Europe-wide from its offices in Zurich and Berlin.
responsAbility Investments
VC FirmresponsAbility Investments AG is a leading impact asset manager specializing in private market investments across three investment themes. These themes directly contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Financial Inclusion, to finance the growth of Micro & SMEs; Climate Finance, to contribute to a net zero pathway; and Sustainable Food, to sustainably feed an ever-growing population. All responsAbility investment solutions target specific measurable impact alongside market returns. Since its inception in 2003, responsAbility has deployed over USD 15.3 billion in impact investments.
Future Shape
VC FirmWe work closely with engineers and scientists who are pioneering foundational deep technology. Our focus is on supporting these innovators in developing groundbreaking solutions that can transform industries. How can we assist you further in exploring or developing deep technology investments?
Elevation Capital Partners
VC FirmCreated in 2015 and based in Paris, Elevation Capital Partners manages more than €400m to finance companies in their development both in France and internationally. At Elevation Capital Partners, we are dedicated to supporting businesses at various stages of growth with our extensive financial resources and expertise.
Air Liquide ALIAD
VC FirmAir Liquide is a global leader in gases, technologies, and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 72 countries with 67,800 employees, our Group serves more than 4 million customers and patients worldwide. Oxygen, nitrogen, and hydrogen are essential small molecules crucial for life, matter, and energy, representing Air Liquide’s scientific focus and central to our operations since our inception in 1902. At Air Liquide, taking proactive steps today while preparing for the future is core to our strategy. Air Liquide Venture Capital (ALIAD) was set up in 2013 as the Air Liquide Group’s venture capital arm.
Wille Finance
VC FirmWille Finance is an international, Swiss-based family office focusing on private equity / venture capital, real estate and listed assets. Within Private Equity we carry out both Early Stage (focus Life Science & ICT) and Late Stage investments. Whilst in Real Estate we maintain a long-term, value-add approach to our strategy with a focus on main European cities. The Listed Assets strategy is to maintain a net-long portfolio. Wille Finance defines itself by its entrepreneurial spirit, long-term vision and valuing the meaning of trust.

