Investors in Tech

HardGamma Ventures is a venture capital firm (VC) based in Warsaw, Poland, with a portfolio of investments domestically as well as abroad, including the UK (we are an investor in Techstars London) and the US. HardGamma is managed by a team with extensive experience in starting and developing technology companies as well as strategic business consulting. Hardgamma Ventures is focused on ICT (software, hardware, mobile).

VAeX Capital Partners is a specialized company focusing on the Fintech, AI, and Future of Commerce sectors. Led by Cyril Julliard, Vincent Taupin, and Alexandre Harkous, three seasoned entrepreneurs and investors with over 20 years of experience in developing and investing in startups in the financial and web commerce sectors, VAeX Capital invests in European startups during the seed and Series A phases. We leverage the extensive experience and network of our founders to not only provide investment but also proactive operational support aimed at enhancing the growth of selected companies.

GENEO Capital Entrepreneur is dedicated to enabling positive finance for the real economy. Specializing in investing in and supporting the growth of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Intermediate-sized Enterprises (SMIs), GENEO focuses on fostering their long-term development projects. With a mission-driven approach, GENEO seeks to contribute to sustainable economic growth by providing capital and strategic support to SMEs and SMIs. This includes partnering with ambitious entrepreneurs to scale their businesses, drive innovation, and create lasting value. Through its commitment to the real economy, GENEO aims to make a meaningful impact by empowering businesses to thrive and succeed in their growth journeys.

ARIA is a growth VC fund investing in tech European scale ups . We focus on early growth, post-product, high-tech scale ups that are developing unique technologies. We actively support our portfolio companies in a wide range of issues related to further business growth.

In 1999, the CEA established CEA Valorisation, a wholly-owned subsidiary aimed at promoting patents and investing in startups based on CEA technologies. In 2008, it transformed into CEA Investissement, focusing on direct investments in companies leveraging CEA innovations. Specifically, CEA Investissement invests during the startup creation phase, providing initial funding based on innovations stemming from CEA research. It also offers comprehensive support for the scientific and commercial development of these young companies, whether they are spin-offs or linked to CEA through research contracts.

Jeriko is dedicated to investing in projects focused on sustainable food and agriculture. By providing crucial funding and support, Jeriko aims to drive innovation and promote practices that contribute to a more sustainable and resilient food system. Their commitment to sustainability helps foster the development of impactful solutions that address critical challenges in the food and agriculture sectors.

CofounderZone stands for ecosystem, where two coexisting worlds can find common ground to cooperate. The blue ocean is represented by innovative enterprises, utilising groundbreaking technologies and non-linear business models, but lacking resources to scale. The red ocean is the opposite world, dominated by corporations, struggling to maintain their position, despite being equipped with abundance of knowledge and assets.

Our firm has been on the forefront of financing innovation for over 25 years. Since our inception in the late 90’s, we’ve consistently managed to anticipate technology trends and spot talented entrepreneurs pursuing ambitiously disruptive goals. We were among the first to see the power of eCommerce and successfully rode the first wave of digital transition in the 2000’s, investing in emerging B2C/B2B plays in a variety of sectors. With the steady growth of our firm and the maturing of the European Venture Capital ecosystem, we gradually transitioned our investment focus to more tech-heavy initiatives. Over the past 10 years, deep-tech and climate-tech have grown to become a substantial aspect of our investment activities.

Kickfund exclusively invests in Swiss pre-seed and seed stage technology startups that have successfully completed the Venture Kick competition. Established in Luxembourg, the fund was initiated by supporters of the Swiss startup and innovation ecosystem.

Alven is an independent early-stage venture capital firm managing over $500m, known for backing 130+ startups across 20 years. They focus on supporting European startups with global potential, specializing in sectors like B2C/B2B marketplaces, productivity tools, AI platforms, social & entertainment, financial services, and wellness brands. Some notable investments include Akeneo, Dataiku, Algolia, Happn, MeilleursAgents, and Birchbox. Alven actively seeks innovative startups at the Series A or Seed stage to partner with for long-term success and growth.

We invest in European early stage biotech opportunities with a clear path to the clinic, whether single-asset or platform. FORTY51 Ventures is the first institutional investor in your biotech company. FORTY51 Ventures Is A Biotech Venture Creator Company Building. We invest in European early stage biotech opportunities with a clear path to the clinic, whether single-asset or platform.

We are OVNI Capital, a Paris-based first-check venture capital firm committed to aliens redefining global markets. We partner with entrepreneurs seeking to invent new markets or disrupt large existing industries, with a crucial focus on early internationalization. We only invest if a company has the potential to be a global market leader with a strong impact on human lives. We favor being the first venture investor, and we follow on our investments. We invest as little as €250k to seed a company and as much as €2M to lead a round. We invest primarily in France and can be followers in other regions.