Investors in Financial Services

Five Seasons Ventures is the premier pan-European Venture Capital fund focused on consumer brands, specializing in food-tech investments across the value chain to foster a healthier, more efficient, and sustainable system. We seek future category leaders exhibiting high growth potential, proven technology, and early commercial traction, typically at Series A or B stages. However, we also consider pre-revenue companies with exceptional promise at the Seed stage. Our initial investment ranges from €2-10 million, securing a significant minority stake and a board seat. We prefer syndicated investments with value-add investors and can deploy up to €20 million per company. With a team boasting over 40 years of cumulative VC experience, including 15+ years in food and ag investing, and over 30 years of operational expertise in the industry, we bring deep insights and networks to our portfolio. Supported by strategic and financial investors, we provide access to critical business and financing opportunities. As long-term investors, we leverage our industry knowledge to create enduring value and aim for successful exits for our portfolio companies.

Inovexus positions itself as a cross-border acceleration fund platform focused on early-stage B2B tech startups that aspire to expand globally. Their mission centers on providing founders with essential resources such as capital, mentorship, and strategic guidance. This support aims to empower startups to scale internationally and navigate the competitive terrain of the technology industry effectively. For further details about Inovexus and their investment approach, you can visit their official website at Inovexus.

Demeter is a prominent European player in venture capital, private equity, and infrastructure, specializing in the energy and ecological transition sectors. Our funds range from €1 million to €30 million, supporting companies across all stages of development: from innovative startups to small and mid-cap companies, as well as infrastructure projects. With a team of 38 professionals located in Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux, Madrid, and Düsseldorf, Demeter manages €1.3 billion in assets and has a proven track record with over 230 investments completed over 17 years. We are committed to driving sustainable growth and innovation in the sectors we invest in, contributing to the global transition towards a more sustainable future.

XAnge is a prominent European venture capital firm, certified as a B Corp, with offices in Paris, Berlin, and Munich. Managing €650 million in assets, we specialize in investing in early-stage innovative technology companies across Digital consumer, Enterprise & Data, Fintech, and Deeptech sectors. Since our establishment in 2003, XAnge has supported over 200 fast-growing companies throughout their entrepreneurial journeys. Our team collaborates closely with visionary founders who possess strong values and international ambitions, backing notable companies such as Ledger, Odoo, Lydia, and Believe Digital.

ISAI is the pioneering French Tech & Digital Investment Fund, established in 2009 by successful tech entrepreneurs including Pierre Kosciusko Morizet, Geoffroy Roux de Bézieux, and Stéphane Treppoz. Supported by over 300 entrepreneurs as LPs and major institutional investors, ISAI upholds core values of Entrepreneurship, Honesty, and Caring. Our team of 22 professionals in Paris and NYC is united by a commitment to entrepreneurial success, with the majority of the company owned by its employees. At ISAI, we remain dedicated to excellence in investment performance, managing €550 million across four pillars of expertise: Early-Stage Venture Capital, Late Stage Venture Capital, Private Debt, and Growth / Buyout. Our track record includes backing renowned successes in the Tech & Digital sectors such as Blablacar, 360Learning, Labelium, LegalStart, Theodo, aDvens, Copado, Alation, DataDome, Malt, Prose, StickyAds, and Evaneos, among others. ISAI continues to be a trusted name associated with driving innovation and growth in the digital economy.

AVP (AXA Venture Partners) is a global venture capital firm specializing in high-growth, technology-enabled companies, managing over $2 billion in assets across four investment strategies: Venture, Growth, Late Stage, and Fund of Funds. Since our inception in 2016, we have invested in more than 60 technology companies in Venture and Growth stages across the US and Europe. With offices in New York, London, and Paris, AVP supports companies in expanding internationally and offers tailored business development opportunities to accelerate their growth.

Hi Inov is a European B2B fund headquartered in Paris, Lyon, and Munich, founded by entrepreneurs to support hypergrowth companies in services and industry. Specializing in digital deep-tech innovations, our venture team guides startups from inception to industry leadership. With a robust network of clients, partners, and advisors, we facilitate market entry in France, Germany, and beyond. We invest €2 to €10 million per round, focusing on Series A and B stages, and prioritize digital transformation solutions for SMEs and large enterprises. Backed by the Dentressangle family and other strategic investors, Hi Inov manages over €170 million to fuel bold, transformative technologies. Our mission is to bridge traditional industries with innovative digital solutions, offering our network of investors access to cutting-edge companies driving industry-wide digital transformation.

William Currie Group, we are a private investment group specializing in supporting fast-growing e-commerce and technology businesses. Our team has the expertise and capital to enable sustainable, rapid growth. We have a strong track record of guiding young businesses through challenging fast-growth situations, focusing on rapid operational scaling to maximize their potential.

Ascot Capital Partners comprises straightforward and experienced entrepreneurs dedicated to supporting founders and stakeholders in building great companies. With a focus on collaboration and partnership, Ascot Capital Partners leverages their entrepreneurial expertise to provide strategic guidance and resources that enable sustainable growth and success. They are committed to fostering a supportive environment that empowers entrepreneurs to achieve their goals and create impactful businesses.

Catapult Ventures is led by some of the most experienced venture capital investors in the UK. Our team's expertise spans diverse sectors including healthcare, pharmaceuticals, luxury consumer brands, manufacturing, and software. We engage across all stages of company growth, from supporting startups and pre-revenue IP developers to managing company floatations and overseeing billions of pounds in revenue. At Catapult Ventures, we prioritize value creation through long-term relationships with both our portfolio companies and the investors in our managed funds. Each member of our executive team holds direct portfolio responsibility, actively serving as board members who shape investee company strategies, contribute to senior personnel hires, and sometimes even facilitate customer engagements. Our executives are integral to financial strategy, leveraging banking relationships and introducing new investors for additional funding rounds as needed. As an independent fund manager, Catapult Ventures has successfully operated numerous discrete venture capital funds on behalf of a range of public and private sector investors, totaling approximately £130 million.

EPIC Private Equity, we were founded in 2001 by Giles Brand and Hiren Patel, financial services entrepreneurs with extensive backgrounds in private equity. Business building lies at the heart of what we do: we deeply understand the commercial drivers of success and actively allocate capital to support them. Our clients always come first in every decision we make. Our integrated approach supports companies, entrepreneurs, and investors by offering access to capital, expert advice, and comprehensive administration services. Regardless of the product, we bring an alternatives mindset to investing, emphasizing independence and discretion in financial solutions and guidance. We uphold a tradition of delivering independent and confidential finance and counsel to businesses and their creators. Our forward-looking strategy integrates technology and innovation to offer our clients an intelligent, dynamic merchant banking model fit for the twenty-first century. At EPIC, we are a client-centered, collaborative team driven by intellectual integrity and principled decision-making.

Rosemont Group Capital Partners, we are an integrated Private Equity and Venture Capital partner specializing in high-growth sectors of technology. Our investment approach encompasses structured Venture Capital and Private Equity opportunities, including SPAC & CPC sponsor capital, primaries, secondaries, and bespoke global investments. We distinguish ourselves through our commitment to investment craftsmanship and proactive, hands-on portfolio management. Our strategy prioritizes sustainable business models, robust metrics, and collaboration with visionary entrepreneurs to ensure a clear path to return on investment. Central to our mission is the selection, nurturing, and support of the next generation of innovative entrepreneurs. We actively build companies that tackle global challenges, leveraging our strategic focus, expertise, and extensive network across sectors to access global opportunities.