Anaxago
Description
Anaxago is a prominent French alternative investment platform, established in Paris in 2012. It distinguishes itself by enabling individuals and institutions to invest in a diverse range of alternative assets, including real estate, private equity for innovative companies, and private debt. Operating primarily as a crowdfunding and co-investment platform, Anaxago has democratized access to asset classes traditionally reserved for institutional investors, fostering a vibrant ecosystem for capital deployment in France and beyond.
While initially known for its real estate crowdfunding, Anaxago has significantly expanded its scope to include venture capital through its dedicated arm, Anaxago Ventures. This arm focuses on investing in promising innovative companies, typically at the Seed and Series A stages. Anaxago Ventures seeks out high-growth potential startups across various sectors, including technology, healthcare, and sustainable development, often participating in rounds alongside other institutional investors. Their investment strategy is geared towards supporting companies with strong management teams and scalable business models.
Anaxago has achieved substantial scale and impact since its inception. As of early 2024, the platform has facilitated over €1 billion in investments across more than 600 projects. This impressive track record underscores its significant role in channeling capital towards both established and emerging businesses. For its direct startup investments via Anaxago Ventures, typical first cheques range from €100,000 to €1,000,000, reflecting their commitment to providing meaningful early-stage capital.
The platform's success is built on its robust technological infrastructure, rigorous due diligence processes, and a commitment to transparency. By offering diversified investment opportunities and a user-friendly interface, Anaxago continues to solidify its position as a leading player in the European alternative finance landscape, contributing significantly to the growth of the French startup ecosystem.
Investor Profile
Anaxago has backed more than 46 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 8 rounds, about 17% of its total and boasts 8 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in France, United States, Cameroon.
- Strong thematic focus on Biotechnology, Health Care, SaaS.
- Typical check size: $100K – $1M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (37%)
- Seed (35%)
- Series Unknown (13%)
- Series B (7%)
- Series C (4%)
- Equity Crowdfunding (2%)
- Pre Seed (2%)
Country Focus
- France (85%)
- United States (7%)
- Cameroon (4%)
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- United Kingdom (2%)
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- Belgium (2%)
Industry Focus
- Biotechnology
- Health Care
- Saas
- Real Estate
- Software
- Medical Device
- Therapeutics
- Food And Beverage
- Robotics
- Retail
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