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Generis Capital Partners

Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris

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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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Generis Capital Partners frequently co-invest with?

Piton Capital
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 2
Innovation Capital
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 2
Earlybird Venture Capital
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Co-Investments: 2
DN Capital
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 2
Molten Ventures
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 2
Elliott Investment Management
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Bpifrance
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Maisons-alfort
Co-Investments: 4
Amundi Private Equity Funds
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 3
Finorpa
Europe, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France, Lens
Co-Investments: 2
Saffron Hill Ventures
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Generis Capital Partners often collaborate with?

FG
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
JD
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
JB
Europe, Pays de la Loire, France, Nantes
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Generis Capital Partners?

ANTOLI

Carcassonne, Languedoc-Roussillon, France

ANTOLI is a printing company that prints packaging, catalogs, flyers, magazines, and more.

ManufacturingPackaging ServicesPrinting
Private EquitySep 16, 2024
Provectio

Noyal-sur-vilaine, Bretagne, France

Provectio is a provider of "fundamental" IT services for companies.

Cloud ComputingTelecommunications
Series UnknownApr 2, 2024
Amount Raised: $3,768,863
Kickmaker

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

Industrialization community for high-tech projects

ConsultingInformation TechnologyManufacturing
Series UnknownFeb 20, 2023
Les Causantes

Neuilly-sur-seine, Ile-de-France, France

Les Causantes is a growth marketing agency.

Advertising
Series UnknownNov 7, 2022
Amount Raised: $3,606,279
iRaiser

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

iRaiser is a SaaS vendor for nonprofits providing online fundraising solutions.

FinanceFinancial ServicesInsuranceInternetSaaSSoftware
Series UnknownJun 16, 2022
Amount Raised: $2,636,625
Les Raffineurs

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

LesRaffineurs, Online and in stores, They offer a selection of items to savor and experiences to enjoy.

E-CommerceGiftRetail
Series UnknownOct 7, 2021
Amount Raised: $7,513,678
Upsideo

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

Upsideo is a software publishing company for finance professionals.

Financial ServicesInformation TechnologySoftware
Series UnknownJul 26, 2021
Amount Raised: $5,902,449
Wyz Group

Compiègne, Picardie, France

WYZ is an innovative French company

Innovation Management
Series UnknownJul 5, 2021
Amount Raised: $24,917,535
Invibes Advertising

Ghent, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium

Invibes uses a proprietary technology to target and deliver in-feed advertising campaigns on media inventory.

AdvertisingInternetMarketing
Post Ipo EquityApr 20, 2021
Amount Raised: $6,016,254
Kickmaker

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

Industrialization community for high-tech projects

ConsultingInformation TechnologyManufacturing
Series AJan 24, 2020
Amount Raised: $5,512,497