
Generis Capital Partners
Description
Generis Capital Partners is an independent French venture capital firm, established in 2008 and approved by the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF). Based in Paris, the firm specializes in providing growth capital to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-cap companies across France. Their investment philosophy centers on supporting businesses through various stages of their development, including organic growth, external acquisitions, and ownership transitions.
The firm employs a flexible financing approach, offering both equity and quasi-equity solutions, such as convertible and redeemable bonds, to tailor investments to the specific needs of their portfolio companies. Generis Capital Partners typically targets companies with strong growth potential, operating in diverse sectors including healthcare, digital technology, business services, industrial manufacturing, and agri-food. Their commitment extends beyond capital injection, aiming to foster long-term partnerships and contribute to strategic decision-making and value creation within their portfolio.
Generis Capital Partners generally invests between €3 million and €15 million per company, which translates to approximately $3.24 million to $16.2 million based on recent exchange rates. This range allows them to support a significant number of growth-stage companies, enabling them to scale operations, expand market reach, or finance strategic acquisitions. The firm has successfully managed multiple funds, demonstrating a consistent track record in identifying and nurturing promising French businesses, contributing to the country's economic dynamism.
Investor Profile
Generis Capital Partners has backed more than 57 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 25 rounds, about 44% of its total and boasts 16 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, Germany, United States.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, E-Commerce, Internet.
- Led 1 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $3.2M – $16.2M.
Stage Focus
- Series Unknown (68%)
- Series A (7%)
- Series B (7%)
- Seed (5%)
- Series C (4%)
- Debt Financing (2%)
- Grant (2%)
- Post Ipo Equity (2%)
- Series D (2%)
- Private Equity (2%)
Country Focus
- France (75%)
- Germany (5%)
- United States (5%)
- United Kingdom (5%)
- Belgium (4%)
- Spain (2%)
- The Netherlands (2%)
- Canada (2%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- E-commerce
- Internet
- Information Technology
- Manufacturing
- Financial Services
- Advertising
- Fashion
- Retail
- Saas
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