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GO CAPITAL

Europe, Bretagne, France, Rennes

Description

GO CAPITAL is a prominent venture capital firm based in Rennes, France, specializing in the financing of innovative companies across Western France. Established in 2003, the firm has positioned itself as a key player in the regional ecosystem, primarily targeting businesses within Brittany, Pays de la Loire, and Normandy. With a strategic focus on fostering local innovation, GO CAPITAL provides crucial capital to early-stage and growing enterprises, contributing significantly to the economic development of these regions.

The firm's investment strategy spans seed, venture, and growth capital stages, demonstrating a flexible approach to supporting companies throughout their lifecycle. GO CAPITAL manages a substantial portfolio of funds, totaling approximately €250 million, which translates to roughly $270 million USD based on recent exchange rates. This significant capital base allows them to deploy resources effectively across a diverse range of high-potential ventures. Their commitment to long-term partnerships is evident in their willingness to provide follow-on funding to successful portfolio companies.

GO CAPITAL's initial investment cheques typically range from €100,000 to €2 million, equivalent to approximately $108,000 to $2.16 million USD. This range caters to a variety of early-stage needs, from initial seed funding to more substantial Series A rounds. For companies demonstrating continued growth and potential, GO CAPITAL is prepared to provide significant follow-on investments, which can extend up to €5 million. Since its inception, the firm has actively invested in over 100 companies, showcasing a robust track record of identifying and nurturing promising ventures. Their sector focus primarily includes digital technologies, health, industrial innovations, and environmental solutions, reflecting a diversified yet targeted investment thesis.

Investor Profile

GO CAPITAL has backed more than 120 startups, with 10 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 46 rounds, about 38% of its total and boasts 11 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series Unknown, Seed, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in France, Canada, Israel.
  • Strong thematic focus on Biotechnology, Health Care, Software.
  • Led 1 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $108K – $2.2M.

Stage Focus

  • Series Unknown (37%)
  • Seed (24%)
  • Series A (20%)
  • Series B (8%)
  • Series C (5%)
  • Series D (3%)
  • Undisclosed (1%)
  • Private Equity (1%)
  • Equity Crowdfunding (1%)
  • Series F (1%)

Country Focus

  • France (95%)
  • Canada (3%)
  • Israel (3%)

Industry Focus

  • Biotechnology
  • Health Care
  • Software
  • Medical Device
  • Manufacturing
  • Medical
  • Information Technology
  • Energy
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Robotics
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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 GO CAPITAL frequently co-invest with?

NB
Europe, Haute-Normandie, France, Bois-guillaume
Co-Investments: 4
Isai
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 4
Normandie Participations
Europe, Basse-Normandie, France, Colombelles
Co-Investments: 7
West Web Valley
Europe, Bretagne, France, Guipavas
Co-Investments: 5
BNP Paribas Développement
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 7
Unexo
Europe, Bretagne, France, Rennes
Co-Investments: 4
Bpifrance
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Maisons-alfort
Co-Investments: 20
Crédit Agricole
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Montrouge
Co-Investments: 6
Demeter
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 7
Karista
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 6

Which angels does GO CAPITAL often collaborate with?

AP
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Shared Deals: 1
HB
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
FF
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Shared Deals: 1
DG
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Shared Deals: 1
JC
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Shared Deals: 1
Sébastien de Lafond
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Shared Deals: 1
FA
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Shared Deals: 1
FB
Europe, France
Shared Deals: 1
FD
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Versailles
Shared Deals: 1
CC
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by GO CAPITAL?

Expliseat

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

Expliseat is a company that makes titanium seats for your aircraft that are light in weight.

AerospaceAir TransportationManufacturing
Series UnknownJun 12, 2025
Amount Raised: $41,609,742
Reelevant

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

Unlock moments to reconnect brands to people.Hyper-personalized customer experience solution that reconnects brands with their customers.

AnalyticsContent MarketingDigital MarketingEmail MarketingMarketing AutomationPersonalizationReal TimeSaaSSoftware
Series AApr 29, 2025
Amount Raised: $6,836,516
BiOceanOr

Valbonne, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France

BiOceanOr provides underwater weather stations to measure water quality.

Water
Series AFeb 28, 2025
Amount Raised: $2,075,658
Moea

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

Moea is an Innovative vegan sneakers.

ApparelFashionRetail
SeedFeb 27, 2025
Amount Raised: $2,390,629
Sirius NeoSight

Lyon, Rhone-Alpes, France

Sirius NeoSight is a biotech and pharmaceutical company that detects subclinical neo-cancers and provide treatment for it.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth Care
SeedFeb 4, 2025
Amount Raised: $4,563,605
AISPRID

Saint-malo, Bretagne, France

AISPRID is a robotic company that manufactures autonomous robots for soft fruit picking.

AgTechFarmingManufacturingRobotics
Series AJan 21, 2025
Amount Raised: $10,394,740
Uptale

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

Uptale is a spatial learning platform designed to create, share, and track training modules for enterprises and schools.

EducationSoftwareTrainingVirtual Reality
Series UnknownDec 13, 2024
Amount Raised: $9,455,063
Lactips

Saint-jean-bonnefonds, Rhone-Alpes, France

Lactips produces water soluble and biodegradable thermoplastic pellets based on milk protein.

ChemicalIndustrialManufacturing
Series UnknownNov 27, 2024
Amount Raised: $16,901,599
Interactive Autonomous DYnamic Systems

Roquefort-la-bédoule, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France

Iadys designs robotic and AI solutions like the Jellyfishbot for environmental preservation and oil spill response.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Product DesignRobotics
Series ANov 12, 2024
Amount Raised: $7,431,645
Brightflow

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

Brightflow operates as a medical device startup.

MedicalMedical Device
Series ASep 10, 2024
Amount Raised: $18,183,541