Yotta Capital

Yotta Capital Partners is a venture capital firm dedicated to the development and decarbonisation of French industrial SMEs, founded following the exit of IDF Capital seven years prior, launching as the first investment fund focused on this niche, backed by Bpifrance, the European Investment Fund, and other leading institutional investors, primarily French.[1][2] The firm manages multiple funds including the Smart Industry Fund (€120.14M), Yotta Growth Industry, and Yotta Sustainable Industries (YSI 2), doubling assets under management to €350M in 2025, with a strategy emphasizing equity investments from €5M to €15M in minority or majority stakes for SMEs providing tech solutions dedicated to manufacturing or industrial operators leveraging smart industry opportunities.[1][2] Notable portfolio companies include Ecoat (Series B, low-carbon biopolymers), Scintil Photonics (€50M round for AI infrastructure decarbonation), SAX Power (AC battery storage), Villard (medical furniture), Folan (fibre optic equipment), SEDI-ATI (passive fiber optic components), FHE Group (energy optimization), BH Technologies (public lighting management), and Groupe Mansio (waste management solutions), all rooted in French regions to promote reindustrialization, high-quality local jobs, and carbon efficiency through digital and innovative technologies.[1][2][3] Geographically, Yotta targets France and Europe, prioritizing companies anchored in local employment areas to create jobs close to home while driving triple performance in economic, environmental, and regional competitiveness.[2][4]

General technology focus

Core thematic spaces, technologies, and target market segments of interest.