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!
OUR HISTORY
From the start of our journey to entrepreneurial success
Ventech is founded in Paris by Alain Caffi, launch of the first fund
Launch of Ventech Capital II doubling the size of Fund I
Creation of Ventech China in Hong Kong, Ventech's sister company, and the launch of Ventech Fund III with 50 millions more
Launch of Ventech Capital F diversifying our investment sectors
Expansion in Germany, Munich office opening
Ventech China Office Opening (Shanghai)
Ventech Office Opening (Helsinki)
Launch of Ventech Capital V of €155M
Launch of AFI Ventures, a fund and team dedicated to early-stage impact investments
Ventech Office Opening in Berlin
Launch of Ventech Capital VI and opening the 7thoffice in Stockholm