Investors in Industry

AA Sons is the family office of Alain Afflelou and Sons, dedicated to managing their wealth and investments. As a family office, AA Sons focuses on a range of investment activities, including private equity, venture capital, real estate, and other asset classes. With a strategic approach tailored to long-term wealth preservation and growth, AA Sons leverages its deep industry knowledge and extensive network to identify and capitalize on investment opportunities globally. The family office plays a pivotal role in overseeing the Afflelou family's financial affairs and supporting strategic initiatives that align with their investment goals and values.

Takara Capital est actif en Venture Capital early-stage, soutenu par les grands entrepreneurs de la FrenchTech. Pionniers de la construction des incubateurs en France, nous bénéficions, avec 300+ entrepreneurs accompagnés, d'un sourcing unique au sein de l'écosystème. Nous investissons dans les entreprises au moment où elles en ont le plus besoin. Ce positionnement en Pré-Série A offre un rapport risque-valorisation-liquidité optimal. Nous privilégions les solutions technologiques B2B essentielles à l'économie digitale, disposant d'une preuve de marché monétisée, d'un modèle d'affaires scalable et d'un potentiel de croissance exceptionnel.

Charlotte Street Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm dedicated to supporting innovative startups. They specialize in providing strategic funding and mentorship to help companies in their early phases of growth across diverse industries. Charlotte Street Capital's investment approach focuses on fostering entrepreneurship and driving innovation forward. By leveraging their expertise and network, they aim to empower emerging ventures to achieve scalability and market success. With a proactive and hands-on approach, Charlotte Street Capital contributes significantly to the evolution and expansion of promising startups, positioning them for long-term sustainability and impact in the market.

Balderton Capital, we have been investing in Europe for over 20 years, supporting European founders in building global businesses. Our London office, strategically located near King’s Cross, serves as a vibrant startup hub. With additional presence in Paris and Berlin, our investors are always within easy reach, whether by short flight or train ride. The Balderton Community unites over 500 executives from across our portfolio, enabling our founders and their teams to access the collective wisdom of Europe’s tech leaders. We understand the intricacies of building and maintaining high-performing companies, which is why we offer a holistic approach to supporting our founders. Our programs encompass health, fitness, nutrition, executive coaching, and peer-to-peer support, ensuring comprehensive support for their entrepreneurial journey.

Supernova Invest is a leading European multi-stage VC firm managing €800 million in assets under management (AUM). Specializing in Healthcare, Energy & Environment, Industry 4.0, and Digital technologies, our team offers unparalleled expertise and strategic capital to support high-growth deeptech startups on a global scale. We have a strong track record of supporting disruptive tech companies such as Soitec, Ynsect, Alice & Bob, Gleamer, Prophesee, Crowdsec, UnitySC, and Unseenlabs, having successfully exited over 25 companies through top IPOs and M&A deals. Our team comprises 30 experienced investors with a unique ability to navigate complex deeptech business models and understand underlying technologies. We provide comprehensive support throughout the lifecycle of companies, focusing on areas such as intellectual property, international expansion, and industrial scaling strategies. Engaging deeply with the ecosystem, we aim to foster innovation and drive substantial growth for our portfolio companies.

At Super Capital, our journey began in 2018 when Corentin Orsini founded the company to unite a community of business angels. Since then, we've grown into Super Capital VC in 2020, collaborating with Thibaut Gimenez and Frédéric Bouleuc. In 2021, we expanded further with the launch of Super Capital Leverage, introducing non-dilutive financing solutions with the addition of partner Frédéric Baecke. Today, we're proud to be a 360° financing group specializing in early-stage investments, supporting startups from pre-seed to Series A funding rounds.

Super Capital, founded in 2018 by Corentin Orsini, initially brought together a community of business angels. Quickly evolving, we expanded our vision by partnering with Thibaut Gimenez and Frédéric Bouleuc to establish Super Capital VC in 2020. Building on this foundation, Super Capital Leverage was launched in 2021 with the addition of a new partner, Frédéric Baecke, to enhance our non-dilutive financing offerings. Today, Super Capital operates as a 360° financing group specializing in early-stage investments from pre-seed to Series A. We support entrepreneurs through both equity financing and non-dilutive financing across our three business lines.

NEO FOUNDERS is a collective of accomplished entrepreneurs and seasoned early-stage investors, backed by renowned VC expertise, dedicated to empowering startups to achieve impactful success in the market. We commit €500K per year to invest in promising ventures. Over six to nine months, we collaborate closely with startups, focusing on crucial areas such as go-to-market strategy, HR strategy, CRM implementation, and revenue generation. Our goal is to optimize their positioning for growth and successful fundraising. At NEO FOUNDERS, we prioritize not only financial returns but also giving back to society. We pledge that 10% of the added-values generated by our investments will be donated to the NEOMA FOUNDATION, reinforcing our commitment to broader social impact alongside entrepreneurial success.

KnowledgeHub Starter is a Polish venture capital fund that supports startups at the initial stage of development. As a pre-seed fund, we have a very precisely defined moment in which the company should be when we invest in it. We focus on projects from broadly understood areas of MarTech, FinTech, MedTech and DeepTech, but we are eager to meet any founder with their groundbreaking project. Our goal is to support innovative and exceptional entrepreneurs in developing unique technologies with global potential.

Albarest Partners is a newly created GP dedicated to French small-cap equity investments. Based in Lyon, its cohesive team of 5 professionals spun off to raise a €100m fund (mid-2020). Within 43 years of cumulated experience, its partners have demonstrated a robust trackrecord. Its investment strategy is industry agnostic and focuses on taking majority stakes (LBO) into well-performing regional SMEs. As an active shareholder, its monitoring strategy concentrates on strengthening the human assets.

Positive Planet's mission is to foster a more positive world economically, socially, ecologically, and politically. We focus on creating economically sustainable businesses that also serve social and ecological purposes, promoting democratic values. Poverty is seen as a problem, and positive economics is our solution. For over 22 years, Positive Planet International has combated poverty and exclusion through innovative solutions, particularly positive entrepreneurship. Operating in 15 countries globally, we empower communities by providing financial education, supporting small producers, and promoting inclusive finance. In France, we offer tailored support to individuals in precarious situations, assisting in the creation of businesses. Since 2006, we've assisted 33,000 entrepreneurs, helping create 7,600 businesses and 8,855 jobs.

TDJ is a Polish family-owned investment firm that for over 45 years has been investing in various enterprises. It has been carrying out its activity in five sectors; Equity, Estate, Finance, Venture, and Foundation. The firm is deeply committed to building and sustaining long-term internal and external partnerships, grounded in its values. Here at TDJ, we measure success in terms of years rather than by quarter to quarter. We are also actively engaged in prosocial activities supporting the education and development of children and teenagers.