
Jolt Capital
Description
Jolt Capital is a prominent independent private equity firm based in Paris, France, specializing in growth capital investments within the technology sector. The firm primarily targets European B2B deeptech companies, focusing on those that have already achieved significant revenue traction but still possess substantial growth potential. Their investment philosophy centers on providing capital to scale operations, expand market reach, and accelerate product development for established technology businesses, aiming to transform them into global leaders.
The firm's investment strategy is highly selective, focusing on companies with revenues typically ranging between €10 million and €100 million. Jolt Capital seeks out businesses exhibiting high growth rates, often exceeding 50% annually, indicating strong market demand and innovative solutions. They are known for their substantial first cheques, typically deploying between €30 million and €100 million per company. This translates to approximately $32.4 million to $108 million in US dollars, based on recent exchange rates, demonstrating their commitment to significant capital injections for their portfolio companies.
Jolt Capital manages over €500 million in assets, underscoring its considerable financial capacity within the European tech investment landscape. Their latest fund, Jolt Capital V, successfully closed at €270 million in 2023, further solidifying their position as a key player in growth-stage technology financing. Beyond capital, Jolt Capital adopts an active partnership approach, often taking board seats and providing strategic guidance to help their portfolio companies navigate complex growth challenges and achieve their full potential.
Investor Profile
Jolt Capital has backed more than 31 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 19 rounds, about 61% of its total and boasts 6 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Private Equity, Series Unknown, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in France, Denmark, Singapore.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Manufacturing, Semiconductor.
- Led 1 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $32.4M – $108M.
Stage Focus
- Private Equity (35%)
- Series Unknown (26%)
- Series B (23%)
- Series E (3%)
- Series F (3%)
- Post Ipo Equity (3%)
- Series C (3%)
- Pre Seed (3%)
Country Focus
- France (35%)
- Denmark (16%)
- Singapore (10%)
- United States (10%)
- Germany (6%)
- Finland (6%)
- Spain (3%)
- Norway (3%)
- Ireland (3%)
- United Arab Emirates (3%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Manufacturing
- Semiconductor
- Analytics
- Consumer Electronics
- Sensor
- Electronics
- Mobile
- 3d Technology
- Nanotechnology
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