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In the heart of Europe's technological renaissance, where innovation intertwines with history, we are an early-stage investor, shaping the future alongside founders who seamlessly align financial and impact outcomes.

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We invest in those who dare to be different, in those who defy convention.

Europe

Ventech Europe

The Ventech Capital Funds are Ventech’s flagship and anchor funds, established in 1998. They primarily focus on European Seed and Series A tech investments, to help promising startups accelerate their growth trajectory globally.

Investment Stages & Ticket Size:

Seed & Series A, from €500K to €5M


Geography: Europe with a stronger focus on France, DACH Region, the Nordics

Sectors: B2B Software, Consumer & Marketplaces, Vertical Solutions, Media & Entertainment, Cloud Infrastructure & Connectivity, DevTools, Hardware & Semiconductors, Climate Tech

AFI Ventures

The early-stage impact arm of Ventech, committed to backing the most promising seed & pre-seed impact entrepreneurs.

AFI Ventures invests up to €500K in 1 to 2 companies every month.

Geography: Europe, with a focus on France, and non-exclusive outperforming outliers

Sectors: Climate Actions, Responsible Consumption and Production, Social Changes

asia

We have built an international platform and seek out entrepreneurial minds who explore uncharted territory.

Ventech China

Since 2006, Ventech China, the sister company of Ventech Europe, has set up an experienced professional investment team, focusing on investment opportunities in digital consumption, big data, intelligent innovation, hard technology and other aspects in the era of digital economy.

Ticket Size:
Geography: Mainland China, Hong Kong, South-East Asia

WHAT INTRIGUES US?

We seek entrepreneurs who dream big and execute bigger!

Vision

A vision that shoots for the moon

Scalability

The ambition and ability to become tomorrow's giants.

Team

An ambitious can-do team driven by the desire of creation and building the world of tomorrow

Technology

Technology is sexy! Disruptive technology and avant-garde value propositions attract easily our attention.

sector & Geography

We invest in B2B SaaS, AI & Machine Learning, Deeptech & Hardware, Climate Tech, Big Data & Cloud, Consumer, Social Changes, Media & Entertainment with a focus in France, the DACH region, the Nordics; mainland China and SEA through our sister company Ventech China.

Sustainability

Supporting innovative projects and striving for a positive, sustainable economy have always been one of our key drivers. These impact factors are highlighted in our A to Z of investment processes.

Why partner with Ventech?

In the heart of our journey lies an unyielding belief in the power of possibility.

Access to an international network

A global presence in both Europe and Asia, to pave the way for the unprecedented underdogs

From 0 to IPO

Join forces with a high performance investment team with experienced Partners from diverse industries and cultures who are ready to talk to you.

They've been through multiple economical cycles and taken many founders from 0 all the way to high-value IPOs.

Expert team with highly supportive Partners who, as direct investors themselves are industry veterans, bring a wealth of unparalleled expertise to our portfolios.

Our founders are our best referees. Feel free to connect with them!

Enter a substantial partnership

Throughout our journey, we have consistently reaped the rewards of our choice to prioritise values over financial gain.

We partner early because we understand the importance of great ideas and providing the right support at the right time.

We sit on boards to guide decision-making, helping our companies to make the right decisions and rectify any mistakes.

the molecules defining who we truly are!

Trust. Ambition. Creativity. People

A Journey of Conviction.

At Ventech, we believe in visionary dreams and build foundations for the future. We wander a boundless landscape of ideas, our eyes always set on what lies just beyond. With a spirit rooted in possibility, we drive forward, powered by our love of pioneering technology and transformational ideas.

Humility, a cornerstone instilled by our Founding Partner Alain Caffi, defines who we are. We excel in early-stage investing, and so we keep it simple, staying true to our strengths. People are at the core of our journey—our team, founders, investors, and even critics. We keep our team small but impactful, blending diverse talents focused on nurturing select ventures, always heeding lessons learned along the way.

We embrace our origins and history, proudly one of France’s early venture pioneers. As partners, we are hands-on, lending experience directly to our portfolio companies. Our role is to guide, mentor, and champion every visionary ready to transform the world. We believe in collaboration, bringing together diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and voices.

Innovation fuels us, urging us to seek, explore, and create. We cherish the
mavericks, the dreamers, the trailblazers. We invest with a commitment as enduring as the stars, anchored in our conviction that the journey is about more than just returns—it’s about forging a legacy of brilliance.

We are Ventech. Custodians of the extraordinary, stewards of ambition, and keepers of the flame for those bold enough to shape tomorrow.

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OUR HISTORY

From the start of our journey to entrepreneurial success

Ventech is founded in Paris by Alain Caffi, launch of the first fund

December 1998

Launch of Ventech Capital II doubling the size of Fund I

May 2000

Creation of Ventech China in Hong Kong, Ventech's sister company, and the launch of Ventech Fund III with 50 millions more

June 2006

Launch of Ventech Capital F diversifying our investment sectors

May 2012

Expansion in Germany, Munich office opening

May 2013

Ventech China Office Opening (Shanghai)

February 2015

Ventech Office Opening (Helsinki)

February 2016

Launch of Ventech Capital V of €155M

February 2017

Launch of AFI Ventures, a fund and team dedicated to early-stage impact investments

January 2020

Ventech Office Opening in Berlin

July 2021

Launch of Ventech Capital VI and opening the 7thoffice in Stockholm

October 2023