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Inventures SA

Europe, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, Belgium, Brussels

Description

Inventures Fund, based in Brussels, Belgium, distinguishes itself as Europe's pioneering crowd-venturing impact fund. Established with a clear mission, the firm is dedicated to investing in early-stage businesses that not only demonstrate strong growth potential but also generate measurable positive societal and environmental impact. Their unique "crowd-venturing" model sets them apart, integrating rigorous professional venture capital due diligence with the collective power of a community of co-investors, thereby democratizing access to impact investing and potentially providing portfolio companies with a broader network of support.

The fund's investment thesis is sharply focused on critical sectors poised for sustainable transformation. Inventures actively seeks out opportunities within areas such as Sustainable Food, promoting eco-friendly and efficient food systems; Circular Economy, fostering resource efficiency and waste reduction; Health & Wellbeing, supporting innovative solutions for improved health outcomes; Smart Cities & Mobility, advancing sustainable urban development and transportation; and Education & Social Inclusion, empowering communities through accessible learning and equitable opportunities. This targeted approach ensures their investments align with pressing global challenges, aiming for both financial returns and significant positive externalities.

Inventures Fund has demonstrated a robust investment pace and commitment to its portfolio. The firm typically deploys initial investment tickets ranging from €250,000 to €1,500,000, which translates to approximately $270,000 to $1,620,000 based on recent exchange rates. To date, Inventures has successfully invested in over 15 promising impact companies, showcasing their active role in nurturing the European impact startup ecosystem. Furthermore, they have collectively raised more than €15 million across their various funds, equivalent to over $16.2 million, underscoring their capacity to mobilize capital for impactful ventures.

Through its innovative structure and dedicated focus, Inventures Fund plays a crucial role in accelerating the growth of mission-driven enterprises. By combining financial acumen with a deep commitment to impact, they empower entrepreneurs to build scalable solutions that contribute to a more sustainable and equitable future, solidifying their position as a key enabler in the European impact investing landscape.

Investor Profile

Inventures SA has backed more than 43 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 4 rounds, about 9% of its total and boasts 4 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Belgium, France, United Kingdom.
  • Strong thematic focus on Health Care, Software, Information Technology.
  • Typical check size: $270K – $1.6M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (37%)
  • Series A (33%)
  • Series Unknown (16%)
  • Series B (14%)

Country Focus

  • Belgium (65%)
  • France (26%)
  • United Kingdom (7%)
  • Germany (2%)

Industry Focus

  • Health Care
  • Software
  • Information Technology
  • Biotechnology
  • E-commerce
  • Medical
  • Manufacturing
  • E-learning
  • Education
  • Communities
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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 Inventures SA frequently co-invest with?

CE
Europe, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, Belgium, Brussels
Co-Investments: 3
Meusinvest (Noshaq)
Europe, Liege, Belgium, Liège
Co-Investments: 4
Sambrinvest
Europe, Hainaut, Belgium, Gosselies
Co-Investments: 4
Innovation Fund
Europe, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, Belgium, Brussels
Co-Investments: 2
Spreds
Europe, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, Belgium, Brussels
Co-Investments: 20
Région Sud Investissement
Europe, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France, Marseille
Co-Investments: 2
IRIS
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 3
Theodorus III
Europe, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, Belgium, Brussels
Co-Investments: 3
S.R.I.W.
Europe, Liege, Belgium, Liège
Co-Investments: 4
Ackermans & van Haaren
Europe, Antwerpen, Belgium, Antwerpen
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Inventures SA often collaborate with?

PM
Europe, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Gent
Shared Deals: 1
PB
Europe, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Ghent
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
ST
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
RD
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Shared Deals: 1
TH
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
CS
North America, Washington, United States, Kirkland
Shared Deals: 1
LS
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
LJ
Europe, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Sint-martens-latem
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Inventures SA?

BiOceanOr

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

BiOceanOr provides underwater weather stations to measure water quality.

Water
Series UnknownJul 14, 2023
Amount Raised: $1,686,530
Octave

Brussels, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, Belgium

Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing

Manufacturing
SeedJun 7, 2022
Amount Raised: $2,139,452
myskillcamp

Tournai, Hainaut, Belgium

Myskillcamp is a learning experience platform designed for organizations to create online courses and training modules for employees.

E-LearningEducationSoftwareTraining
Series ASep 6, 2021
Amount Raised: $14,248,025
Insempra

Planegg, Bayern, Germany

Insempra is a biotechnology-powered company enabling businesses to transform their ingredient lists with superior bio-based products.

BeautyBiotechnologyFood and BeverageManufacturingPersonal Care and Hygiene
SeedMay 25, 2021
Amount Raised: $15,000,000
Velco

Nantes, Pays de la Loire, France

Velco accompanies professionals with its connectivity solutions for a safer and more reliable urban mobility

Data VisualizationElectric VehicleElectronicsPredictive Analytics
Series AMar 24, 2021
Amount Raised: $5,906,451
BiOceanOr

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

BiOceanOr provides underwater weather stations to measure water quality.

Water
SeedJun 9, 2020
Amount Raised: $1,699,850
OncoDNA

Gosselies, Hainaut, Belgium

OncoDNA is a company specialized in precision medicine for the treatment of cancer.

BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsPrecision Medicine
Series BFeb 14, 2020
Amount Raised: $20,577,959
SAM Labs

London, England, United Kingdom

SAM Labs is an edtech company that empowers teachers with the most engaging STEAM solution.

E-LearningEducationPrimary EducationSecondary EducationSTEM Education
Series AJul 15, 2019
Amount Raised: $8,900,000
Go Vocal

Brussels, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, Belgium

Go Vocal is a digital community engagement platform (SaaS) that enables local governments and organizations to consult their communities.

CivicTechCrowdsourcingGovernmentGovTechInformation TechnologySaaSSoftware
Series AMay 21, 2019
Amount Raised: $2,344,535
Univercells

Gosselies, Hainaut, Belgium

Univercells is a One-stop-shop for high-density low-cost biomanufacturing "end-to-end" solutions

BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturing
Series BJul 16, 2018
Amount Raised: $18,734,836