VC Directory

GROWTH VCs Directory

Curated index of active venture capital funds investing in Europe and Israel. Track partners, stages, and check sizes.

Bow Capital

US

Bow Capital aims to shorten the path of innovation from science to society by leveraging its unique partnership with the University of California (UC) system and its network of Silicon Valley titans. Their strategy involves identifying and supporting promising startups originating from or connected to the UC ecosystem, providing them with access to resources, expertise, and mentorship to help them scale and succeed. Bow emphasizes its deep understanding of the challenges faced by entrepreneurs, drawing from the experience of its team members who have previously built and scaled successful startups. The firm acts as a guide for changemakers, offering support without hindering their autonomy, facilitating growth from science to tangible societal impact. Bow Capital differentiates itself through its UC partnership, granting access to a vast network of faculty, staff, students, alumni, research centers, and medical facilities. This relationship provides a steady pipeline of innovative ideas and technologies. Furthermore, the firm offers access to Silicon Valley founders, operators, and industry leaders, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing. Their team's operational experience further enhances their ability to support portfolio companies effectively, offering guidance and insights gained from firsthand experience in building and scaling businesses. Bow Capital aims to build a legacy by fostering innovations with significant societal impact. Their approach encompasses both radical thinking and practical execution, facilitated by their extensive network and deep understanding of the entrepreneurial journey. They appear to emphasize active involvement, guiding companies while ensuring entrepreneurs retain control and are empowered to reach their full potential.

Multi-StageDeep TechnologyHealthcare

Bowmark Capital

London, GB

Bowmark Capital focuses on partnering with management teams to build great companies in the services and technology sectors. They aim to accelerate growth in well-positioned companies that can benefit from long-term structural trends by expanding into new areas, capitalizing on market changes, and investing in technology. Their strategy involves supporting tried and tested methods that have proven successful for their portfolio companies, including acquisitions, international expansion, digital transformation, and organic growth accelerators such as product and service development. Long-term thinking is integral to Bowmark's culture, emphasizing sustainable growth and fair dealing. They are committed to delivering strong returns for their investors while supporting their portfolio companies in achieving the highest standards of ESG. This approach combines financial success with responsible business practices. Bowmark helps businesses grow by supporting tried and tested strategies that have proven successful for their portfolio companies. These include acquisitions, international expansion, digital transformation, and organic growth accelerators such as product and service development. They look for companies well-positioned to capitalize on these strategies. The firm invests in companies providing Data and Insight, Managed IT Services, Software and Tech-enabled Business Services.

GrowthData and InsightManaged IT Services

Bpifrance’s PSIM fund

EU
B

Bpifrance operates as a one-stop shop for entrepreneurs and institutions, providing a range of financial products and services to support business growth and development. For entrepreneurs, they offer banking solutions, coaching, and export credit insurance. For institutions, they provide private equity investments, export credit agency services, and state and institutional cooperation initiatives. Bpifrance aims to be a key player in encouraging entrepreneurship and supporting the French economy by offering direct funding, guaranteeing bank loans, and making investments in companies. They also facilitate international partnerships and offer solutions for foreign companies looking to develop their business in France. Bpifrance is committed to fostering innovation and competitiveness among French SMEs.

Not explicitly mentioned, but implied to be across various stages given their range of financial products, from early-stage startups to established companies seeking international expansion.Venture CapitalPrivate Equity

Brabant Development Cooperation

Tilburg, NL

The Brabant Development Agency (BOM) aims to accelerate innovation and strengthen the Brabant region in the Netherlands. They achieve this by providing capital, expertise, and network access to startups and scale-ups focused on addressing major challenges in energy, health, food, and technology. BOM invests in companies that contribute to major transitions, building a strong, sustainable, and leading Brabant. Their approach includes fostering strong ecosystems, opening international doors, and attracting companies that add real value to the region. They focus on sectors where Brabant excels, translating technology into economic growth and fostering market leaders.

Startups, Scale-upsSustainable FoodHealthy Future

Brabantse Ontwikkelings Maatschappij (BOM)

Tilburg, NL

The Brabant Development Agency (BOM) invests in innovative companies that contribute to major transitions in four key themes: Sustainable Food, A Healthy Future, Climate-Neutral Energy, and Promising Key Technologies. BOM aims to accelerate growth, strengthen the innovation climate, open international doors, and attract companies to Brabant that add real value. BOM's investment strategy focuses on supporting startups and scale-ups with capital, knowledge, and network, building a strong, sustainable, and leading Brabant. BOM operates through three main pillars: Developing strong ecosystems, Investing in innovative entrepreneurs, and Internationalising Brabant-based companies. In the 'Developing' pillar, BOM fosters growth in ecosystems, accelerates innovation through programs, pilots, and test locations, promotes collaborations, and facilitates access to partners and capital. The 'Investing' pillar provides funding to innovative entrepreneurs, with investments up to €5 million, patient capital, investments in funds, and a broad network of co-investors. The 'Internationalising' pillar helps companies explore new markets, identify international partners, discover innovation clusters, collaborate with foreign companies, and leverage international promotion of Brabant. BOM actively works towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by investing in companies that contribute to goals such as Zero Hunger, Good Health and Well-being, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Responsible Consumption and Production, Climate Action, and Life on Land. The organization aligns its investment strategy with the ROM-Code, which provides clarity about the role and responsibility of supervisory board members nominated by a ROM.

Startups, Scale-upsSustainable FoodA Healthy Future

Branded Hospitality Ventures

B

Branded Hospitality Ventures operates as an investment, advisory, and media platform, focusing on the intersection of food service, technology, innovation, and capital. Their strategy revolves around a "flywheel effect," where their three business lines—Ventures (investment), Solutions (strategic advisory), and Media (content and amplification)—work synergistically to accelerate the growth and success of their portfolio companies. They aim to connect hospitality, foodservice, technology, innovation, and capital through these interconnected lines, providing access, validation, and industry connections. Their investment approach is focused on providing capital, industry expertise, and a comprehensive network to high-growth opportunities within the food service and hospitality sector. They seek to foster strategic partnerships, facilitate market expansion, and create long-term value for businesses shaping the future of hospitality. They also offer strategic solutions to foodservice, hospitality, and technology companies, leveraging their expertise as operators, marketers, and financial specialists to help businesses navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and achieve their goals. Branded Hospitality Ventures also leverages its media platform to enhance visibility, engage target audiences, and drive meaningful connections for their portfolio companies. By integrating content creation with strategic brand amplification, they aim to deliver measurable impact, fueling sales growth and brand success. Their overall objective is to bridge the gap between hospitality, foodservice, technology, innovation, and capital, creating value for partners across all verticals.

Venture capitalFood service technologyhospitality technology

Breakthrough Energy Fellows

US

Breakthrough Energy accelerates clean energy innovation to meet humanity’s energy needs sustainably. By investing in breakthrough technologies and supporting innovators, the firm transforms key global sectors (manufacturing, electricity, agriculture, transportation, and buildings) into scalable, affordable, and reliable clean energy solutions. The focus is on addressing climate change through technology-driven opportunities.

Early-stage to growth-stage companies (technology discovery, development, and deployment)Clean energy innovation and technology-driven solutions to reduce emissions across global industries

Bregal Unternehmerkapital

DE

Bregal Investments is an international private markets firm that provides a platform for direct investment and fund-of-funds teams across North America and Europe. They invest in mid-market companies with sound business models, robust business integrity, and an ability to have a positive societal and environmental impact. Their investment strategies span various sectors and geographies through majority control equity, minority equity, or credit investments. Bregal emphasizes long-term, sustainable value creation, integrating responsible investing factors into their analysis and decision-making. They aim to partner with investment teams with strong track records, high standards of excellence and ethics, and an ability to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns for their investors. Bregal's approach is guided by core values of excellence, trust, entrepreneurship, responsibility, and integrity. They value strong relationships with limited partners, including pension funds, endowments, insurance companies, fund of funds, family offices, and other institutional and high net-worth investors. The firm engages deeply with portfolio companies and General Partners to launch sustainability-focused solutions and deliver sustainable business models, focusing on delivering strong financial returns. Bregal Investments operates through distinct investment strategies, each focusing on specific sectors or geographies. These strategies include flexible capital and strategic assistance for market-leading companies in high-growth sectors, equity capital for mid-sized companies in the DACH region and Italy, growth capital and strategic assistance to software companies throughout Europe, impact platform investing in climate and nature-based solutions, private equity primaries, co-investments, and secondaries across North America and Europe, and building on primary relationships with GPs across North America and Europe through secondary investments.

Mid-market companies, growth-focusedVarious sectorsmid-market companies

Brevan Howard

GB

Brevan Howard is a leading global alternative investment management platform specializing in global macro and digital assets. Founded in 2002, the firm manages assets for institutional investors worldwide, including sovereign wealth funds, corporate and public pension plans, foundations, and endowments. Their investment approach combines directional, relative value, and derivative trading strategies designed to deliver orthogonal but complementary returns across a broad range of investment solutions. They differentiate their investment process through macro thinking, trade structuring, and risk management. The firm emphasizes a talent-driven, collaborative culture that fosters independent thinking and growth within a diverse community. They heavily invest in best-in-class technology to equip their team members with the necessary tools for success. Brevan Howard offers a broad range of diversified investment products to address diverse portfolio needs, aiming to deliver outstanding investment returns to clients in every macroeconomic environment. Brevan Howard's global presence is reflected in its nine hubs located in key regions like London, New York, Geneva, Jersey, Hong Kong, Abu Dhabi, Singapore, Bengaluru, and Austin. This wide geographic distribution supports their global client base and access to diverse talent pools. The firm is led by CEO Aron Landy and has a large team, including over 150 Portfolio Managers/Traders and Pod PMs who manage active book capital, as of February 1, 2026. Their core values revolve around exceptional talent, technology, diversified investment products, and outstanding macro analysis.

Global macrodigital assets

Bridford Group

London, GB
B

Bridford Group is a permanent capital investor based in London and Amsterdam, managing a portfolio of over 30 businesses. They invest their own capital in businesses across various sectors, stages of growth, and countries, with a primary focus on founder-led businesses exhibiting long-term potential. Unlike traditional investment funds, Bridford Group's permanent capital structure allows for a patient, flexible, and long-term approach, fully aligning with founders seeking to build substantial companies. They prioritize highly scalable businesses with the potential for significant growth across multiple countries, particularly those demonstrating a strong element of societal or environmental welfare. Bridford Group backs challengers who can redefine industries, address significant problems, or provide solutions to existing industry bottlenecks and inefficiencies. While their investment history leans towards early-stage companies, Bridford Group is also capable of investing in more mature, growth-oriented businesses. They prefer concepts that have been tested and proven to have a market, are not heavily reliant on external factors for success, possess material organic growth potential, and can operate as stand-alone profitable entities. Their geographical focus is primarily Europe. Bridford Group typically seeks investments that grant them a meaningful minority position in a company, though they are open to taking majority positions. They are able to lead investments or participate in broader financing rounds. Bridford places significant emphasis on the teams they back, seeking founders and management teams with strong determination, effectiveness, exceptional execution skills, and an ambition to generate long-term value. They prefer companies managed by individuals capable of attracting high-quality talent. Bridford Group actively contributes to the development of their portfolio companies through operational support, including corporate development, financial and legal guidance, strategic advice and business development, team-building and hiring, and cross-fertilization with other portfolio companies. They avoid investments in companies with negative environmental or social impacts.

early-stage, growthtechnologymusic

British Investment Bank

GB

The British Business Bank is a government-owned business development bank dedicated to increasing the supply of finance to UK smaller businesses. It doesn't directly invest, but instead works through a network of partner organizations. Its mission is to make finance markets for smaller businesses work more effectively, allowing them to grow and prosper. The Bank aims to address market failures in the provision of finance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and to support the government's economic objectives by promoting economic growth and increased productivity. The strategy involves a combination of wholesale lending, investment in fund managers, and providing guarantees to lenders, all designed to leverage private sector capital and expertise. The Bank's involvement spans various sectors, including life sciences, and various financial instruments, including venture capital. It actively works to stimulate investment in innovative businesses and cutting-edge projects, often in collaboration with other government departments and private sector entities. A key aspect of its approach is fostering a stable investment environment and reducing barriers to entry for SMEs seeking funding. The Bank plays a critical role in facilitating access to finance for small businesses, supporting economic growth, and driving innovation across the UK. The Bank also aims to unlock capital from British savers and international partners to invest in critical infrastructure, support the growth of British businesses, while laying the foundations for a more productive, sustainable economy. This is achieved through various funds and initiatives designed to address specific market gaps and support economic development across different regions of the UK. Moreover, it contributes to improving health resilience and securing capacity for medicines development in the UK. The British Business Bank collaborates with other government bodies and private investors to achieve its goals. For instance, they work with HM Treasury, the Office for Life Sciences, and other departments to boost confidence in the UK economy and secure private investments. This collaborative approach enables the bank to leverage its resources and expertise effectively, maximize its impact on the UK economy and support businesses across different sectors and stages of development.

Various stages, including early-stage innovation and growthLife SciencesR&D

Brookfield

CA

Brookfield is a leading global investment firm that invests on behalf of institutions and individuals worldwide to deliver strong, stable returns. Their approach involves an owner-operator mindset, managing and growing the businesses they own. Brookfield's investment strategy focuses on acquiring, building, and enhancing exceptional assets and businesses that can provide strong downside protection over the long term. They seek out value by investing in assets, businesses, markets, or sectors, particularly when they are out of favor or during times of market distress. Furthermore, Brookfield takes a hands-on role in driving cash flows and optimizing the operational performance of their investments. Brookfield's investment decisions are influenced by global trends such as digitalization, decarbonization, and deglobalization. They capture operational intelligence through their operations in over 30 countries, identifying market shifts and emerging trends. This intelligence is then used to manage and maximize investments, giving them a competitive edge in deploying capital. Sustainability is integrated into their investment process, evaluating risks and value creation opportunities throughout the investment's life cycle. Following acquisition, they actively look to advance sustainability initiatives and improve sustainability performance in driving long-term value creation. Brookfield's investment processes align with the PRI, including due diligence, investment decision, ongoing management, and exit strategies with considerations for sustainability. Brookfield Wealth Solutions focuses on securing the financial futures of individuals and institutions through a range of retirement services, wealth protection products, and tailored capital solutions. They invest in real assets that provide long-term, inflation-protected cash flows, aligning with insurers’ needs and commitment to policyholders, actively managing their businesses for growth and maintaining financial resilience.

Not mentionedInfrastructure (utilitiestransport

Builders Vision’s Rising Tide Fund

US

Builders Vision is an investment and philanthropy platform focused on scaling and accelerating innovative solutions across food & agriculture, energy, and oceans. Their investment approach centers on systems change, pulling in reform-minded organizations to collectively shift sectors onto a more impact-friendly footing. They aim to generate financial returns while driving sustainable outcomes by carefully selecting investments and grants, and forging partnerships that scale and accelerate sustainable solutions, building the economy of tomorrow, today. This involves investments in both public and private markets. Builders Vision seeks to address the innovation-to-market gap, particularly in heavy industries. They recognize that technology is not the sole bottleneck, but also coordination. They emphasize the importance of partnerships and collaborations to pave the way for the widespread adoption of sustainable solutions within their target sectors. Their model includes flexible capital and grants to market building efforts. The firm actively supports initiatives that promote a more sustainable blue economy. This includes investing in funds like T. Rowe Price’s Emerging Markets Blue Economy Bond Fund and partnering with organizations like the National Geographic Society on programs focused on storytelling for healthy oceans. Builders Vision prioritizes investments and partnerships that can drive systemic change and build a more resilient future. This approach blends impact investing with philanthropic endeavors to address global challenges within the food & agriculture, energy, and oceans sectors. Their strategy involves a flexible capital approach to support organizations and initiatives across various stages of growth and development, with a focus on driving tangible environmental and economic benefits.

Not explicitly mentioned, but likely covers various stages through both investments and grants.Food & AgricultureEnergy

Bullish Capital

Frankfurt, DE

Bullish Capital is the venture capital arm of Bullish, a technology and investment group focused on developing financial services for the digital assets sector. The core strategy revolves around accelerating the adoption and maturation of the digital asset ecosystem by investing in innovative companies building the next generation of financial services and infrastructure. Bullish seeks to capitalize on its position as a regulated digital asset exchange to identify promising ventures and provide them with strategic support. Bullish invests in companies that are pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the digital asset space. These may include startups involved in decentralized finance (DeFi), trading infrastructure, custody solutions, data and analytics, and regulatory technology. By backing entrepreneurs who are tackling key challenges in the industry, Bullish aims to contribute to a more robust, secure, and accessible digital asset market. Bullish differentiates itself by offering not only capital but also deep industry expertise and access to its own exchange platform. The firm provides its portfolio companies with guidance on regulatory compliance, security best practices, and market development. It also helps them connect with potential partners, customers, and talent within the Bullish network. This integrated approach is designed to increase the odds of success for its portfolio companies and drive innovation across the broader digital asset landscape. As Bullish continues to expand its reach and influence in the digital asset market, it remains committed to fostering collaboration and transparency. The firm actively engages with industry stakeholders, including regulators, academics, and other investors, to promote responsible growth and innovation. Through its investments and partnerships, Bullish seeks to build a more sustainable and inclusive financial system that benefits all participants.

Not explicitly mentioned, but likely focuses on early to growth stage companies in the digital asset space.Decentralized Finance (DeFi)trading infrastructure

Burda Principal Investments

Munich, DE

Burda Principal Investments (BPI) is the growth equity division of Hubert Burda Media, a large European media conglomerate with a long history of investing in internet-centric businesses since 1998. BPI provides long-term growth equity to fast-growing digital technology and media companies. They operate without the constraints of traditional fund structures, allowing them to support growth opportunities at various stages. BPI aims to generate long-term capital gains by partnering with visionary entrepreneurs and leveraging Burda's capital, brands, and sector expertise. Their focus is on assisting portfolio companies with business expansion, internationalization, and localization. They have a global perspective, investing in companies across Europe, the U.S., and Asia. BPI's team is comprised of dedicated and diverse investment professionals based in Munich, Berlin, London, and Singapore. They emphasize a team-oriented approach, where investment decisions are made collectively. Continuous learning and challenging their own thinking are valued, with a focus on international diversity and diverse perspectives.

Growth StageDigital technologyMedia

Business Angels Co-Investment Fund

Vilnius, LT

ILTE (National Development Bank) aims to promote sustainable economic development, enhance economic resilience, and improve access to financing for businesses, the public sector, and agriculture/fisheries clients. They also aim to attract private capital to support domestic businesses. ILTE's activities focus on high-value-added projects that foster national economic growth, encourage innovation, promote sustainability, enhance energy efficiency, transform agriculture, and strengthen competitiveness. The organization actively participates in infrastructure development and modernization projects. ILTE operates directly, through group companies, and in collaboration with other financial market participants. It provides services like venture capital, loans, and guarantees. It acts as a partner to the state in achieving strategic goals and to clients in implementing their operational plans, and as a catalyst for developing new ideas. The Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Lithuania is the founder and shareholder of ILTE. One of ILTE's core activities includes managing the Business Angels Co-Investment Fund. This fund co-invests with business angels to support startups and early-stage companies. ILTE also focuses on supporting sustainable investments that contribute to mitigating direct climate change impacts, exemplified by their investment in the limited partnership “Tvariųjų išteklių plėtros skatinimas” (Sustainable Resources Development Promotion) alongside the European Energy Efficiency Fund. ILTE's overall strategic orientation involves maintaining financial stability and increasing access to business financing. Financial stability is pursued through careful investment and risk management. Increased access to financing is achieved through close collaboration with Lithuanian institutions.

Early-stageVenture CapitalSustainable Investments

Business Angels Switzerland

CH
B

Business Angels Switzerland (BAS) supports early-stage startups by connecting them with private investors who provide both capital and mentorship. Focuses on fostering transparency, collaboration, and mutual growth between investors and founders.

Seed/Pre-SeedEarly-stage startups with innovative projects

Business Finland

FI

Business Finland is a Finnish governmental organization focused on accelerating sustainable growth of Finnish companies, creating wealth and well-being for Finland. Their investment thesis revolves around supporting Finnish companies aiming to grow in international markets, develop future solutions, and renew their business. They also prioritize facilitating collaboration between companies and research groups, with the ultimate goal of establishing Finland as a competitive and attractive country for both businesses and talent. Business Finland offers a range of services, including funding, information, advice, and networks, tailored to different stages of a company's development. They focus on identifying and supporting companies with innovative solutions and a strong potential for international scalability. Their new strategy for 2026-2030 emphasizes sustainable growth through increased R&D funding for companies, given the increased international competition and the strengthening role of industrial policy.

Early-stage, Scale-upDeeptechCleantech

Business Growth Fund

GB

BGF was established to address the SME funding gap in the UK, providing growth capital to small and mid-sized businesses. The firm aims to support a diverse portfolio of companies in fulfilling their growth ambitions, contributing to the economic resilience of the country. With a well-capitalised, evergreen balance sheet of £3bn, BGF invests across various stages, sectors, and regions, offering long-term, flexible funding alongside scaleup support. Their investments span from private SMEs to early-stage and quoted companies, demonstrating a broad investment appetite.

Early Stage, Growth, Private SMEs, QuotedFood & DrinkTechnology

C Ventures

Central, HK

C Capital is a leading private markets platform established in 2017, focusing on APAC-centric investments. The firm manages over US$1.2 billion in AUM and invests in venture to growth-stage companies. They target sectors including consumer, consumer tech, deep tech, and emerging technology. C Capital also leverages its market access to identify investment opportunities in private debt and control assets. The firm operates across three continents and maintains offices in key global hubs such as Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Zurich, and Sydney, with intentions for future expansion. Their strategy involves collaborations with over 30 corporate partners across Asia, Europe, and the US, many of whom are limited partners, facilitating deal access, cross-border expansion, and product validation. These partnerships provide a unique competitive edge in identifying and supporting high-growth opportunities within the APAC region. C Capital has invested in 40+ portfolio companies and boasts 16 unicorn companies within its portfolio.

Venture to growth-stageconsumerconsumer tech

CDPQ

Montréal, CA

Based on the website content, CDPQ (Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec) operates as a global investment group. Their strategy appears to focus on long-term investments across various sectors, both within Quebec and internationally. The firm's activity highlights include investments in data centers tailored for AI, real estate, and infrastructure, along with participation in acquisitions and divestitures. The emphasis on Quebec-based companies suggests a commitment to fostering local economic growth. CDPQ seems to be looking for sustainable investments.

Not mentionedData centersArtificial Intelligence

CDTM Venture Fund

Munich, DE

The CDTM Venture Fund is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage companies founded by alumni of the Center for Digital Technology & Management (CDTM). The fund aims to provide capital and support to empower the next generation of founders, fueling innovation and strengthening the CDTM community. Backed exclusively by CDTM alumni, the fund leverages a powerful network of experienced entrepreneurs, operators, and investors to support its portfolio companies. A portion of the fund's profits are donated to support current CDTM students, creating a cycle of giving back to future innovators. The firm's investment strategy focuses on providing early capital at attractive terms to CDTM founders. This exclusive funding opportunity, coupled with the extensive support from the CDTM network, offers a unique advantage to portfolio companies. The fund's team of experienced professionals provides expertise and network access to help founders navigate the challenges of building and scaling their businesses. Furthermore, the firm is committed to fostering a strong sense of community and collaboration within the CDTM ecosystem. By investing in CDTM founders, the CDTM Venture Fund aims to generate financial returns while also contributing to the growth and development of the CDTM community. The fund's unique structure and focus on CDTM alumni create a strong alignment of interests and a powerful platform for supporting the next generation of innovators. The team is dedicated to providing capital, expertise, and network access to help CDTM founders build successful and impactful companies.

Early stageNot mentioned

CEA Investissement

Paris, FR

CEA Investissement was created in 1999 as CEA Valorisation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CEA, to support its policy of creating businesses. In 2008, it became CEA Investissement with the objective of taking direct stakes in companies leveraging CEA technologies, targeting patent valorization and investments in start-ups. Their specific aims include investing during the start-up creation phase (taking founder shares) based on innovations linked to CEA research, supporting the scientific and commercial development of young companies originating from the CEA's spin-off policy or connected through research contracts, benefiting from financial returns in case of success, and maintaining control, even indirectly, over technologies originating from CEA laboratories. Beyond participating in creation, CEA Investissement has developed an investment activity in the best projects in its portfolio, supporting the initial rounds of many companies. In 2013, with the implementation of new state support mechanisms for start-up seed funding (Fonds National d’Amorçage), CEA Investissement initiated the raising of its first seed fund, ATI (Amorçage Technologique Investissement). CEA Investissement is the primary subscriber to this fund, alongside Bpifrance and several industrial partners, providing CEA-related start-ups with enhanced support opportunities in their initial development phases. In partnership with Amundi (Groupe Crédit Agricole), and leveraging its investment team's expertise, CEA Investissement created Supernova Invest in 2017, an AMF-approved management company. This was done to develop its fund-of-funds activity and expand its intervention capabilities towards deeptech start-ups originating from the CEA or the best French laboratories, at all development stages. CEA Investissement invests in the Supernova 2 (75 M€), Supernova Innovation 3 (74 M€) seed funds, and the Supernova Ambition Industrie growth fund which closed in 2023 at 204 M€. Through these "fund of funds" interventions, CEA Investissement has the capacity to support start-ups valorizing CEA technologies, from their creation to growth capital, including seed and private equity stages. Since 1999, CEA Investissement has financed and supported around a hundred start-ups, following the CEA's innovation policy across life sciences, energy, microelectronics, materials, and industrial equipment.

Pre-seed, Seed, GrowthLife sciencesenergy

CEECAT Capital

London, GB

CEECAT Capital is a private equity investment manager focused on investing in small and mid-market companies in Emerging Europe and Turkey. They aim to create long-term value for their investors by investing in and promoting the growth of their portfolio companies. The firm emphasizes responsible and sustainable growth, promoting socially responsible practices, corporate governance, and focusing on the impact of their companies on their carbon footprint, diversity, and involvement in local communities. CEECAT works with CEOs and management teams to develop concrete plans to effect meaningful and lasting change in their communities and the wider environment. Their investment strategy involves growth equity investments in Southeast Emerging Europe, focusing on majority buyout or minority investments with significant control rights. They look for financially sustainable companies where they see an opportunity to grow organically and/or through acquisitions. The firm targets regional champions, supporting themes driven by core convergence, export competitiveness, and import substitution in the fast-growing Eastern European markets. CEECAT Capital is committed to ESG principles and strives towards the “International Finance Corporation’s Performance Standards on Social and Environmental Sustainability.” They take a disciplined approach to identifying risks as part of their ESG screening, conducting detailed due diligence as part of the risk evaluation. Post-investment, they aim to build capacity at the portfolio company for the control and mitigation of potential risks and overall improvement in the company's ESG practices. They are a signatory to the Principles of Responsible Investment (PRI). CEECAT II Fund invests in companies with 30-100% shareholding, focusing on ultimate control. The target investment period is 5 years.

Growth Equity, BuyoutIndustrialsBusiness Services