
Entrepreneur Venture
Description
Entrepreneur Invest is a prominent French private equity and venture capital firm based in Paris, specializing in equity investments in unlisted small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Established as a significant player in the French investment landscape, the firm primarily focuses on supporting growth-stage companies across various sectors. With over €1 billion in assets under management, Entrepreneur Invest demonstrates substantial financial capacity to deploy capital into promising businesses.
The firm's investment strategy is geared towards identifying and backing French SMEs that exhibit strong growth potential and operate within diverse industries. While not strictly sector-specific, their portfolio spans areas such as information technology, healthcare, industrial services, and consumer goods. They typically target companies with revenues ranging from €5 million to €100 million, indicating a focus on established businesses rather than very early-stage startups.
Entrepreneur Invest actively participates in financing rounds, providing capital that helps companies scale, innovate, and expand their market reach. Their typical first check sizes range from €1 million to €10 million. This translates to approximately $1.08 million to $10.8 million, based on recent exchange rates. This range positions them as a significant growth capital provider for mature SMEs seeking substantial funding for their development phases.
Since its inception, Entrepreneur Invest has demonstrated a strong commitment to fostering the growth of the French entrepreneurial ecosystem, having supported over 150 companies. Their long-standing presence and focus on unlisted SMEs underscore their role in strengthening the backbone of the French economy. The firm's expertise in managing specific French investment vehicles like FCPI and FIP funds further highlights its tailored approach to the local market.
Investor Profile
Entrepreneur Venture has backed more than 155 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 108 rounds, about 70% of its total and boasts 39 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series Unknown, Series A, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in France, United States, United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Manufacturing, Marketing.
- Typical check size: $1.1M – $10.8M.
Stage Focus
- Series Unknown (79%)
- Series A (6%)
- Series B (5%)
- Post Ipo Equity (5%)
- Seed (3%)
- Debt Financing (1%)
- Series C (1%)
- Private Equity (1%)
Country Focus
- France (90%)
- United States (5%)
- United Kingdom (1%)
- Belgium (1%)
- Saudi Arabia (1%)
- Germany (1%)
- Switzerland (1%)
- Poland (1%)
- Canada (1%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Manufacturing
- Marketing
- Advertising
- Internet
- E-commerce
- Information Technology
- Consulting
- Saas
- Retail
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