Leonis Investissement

Leonis Investissement, operating also as Leonis VC, is a Paris-based asset management firm with a dual focus on venture capital and growth equity. Since its establishment, the firm has dedicated itself to supporting innovative startups and high-growth small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) primarily within the French ecosystem. Leonis Investissement maintains a broad investment thesis, deploying capital across diverse sectors including SaaS, Fintech, E-commerce, Deeptech, Healthtech, Greentech, and Foodtech.

The firm's investment strategy is structured to address different stages of company development. For early-stage and seed investments, their venture capital arm typically provides initial checks ranging from €500,000 to €2 million. This segment targets innovative startups demonstrating significant potential for rapid expansion. Complementing this, Leonis Investissement also engages in growth equity, offering larger investment tickets from €1 million to €5 million to more mature, rapidly expanding SMEs and mid-cap companies, thereby supporting businesses across various phases of their lifecycle.

Leonis Investissement manages over €100 million in assets and has cultivated a robust portfolio comprising more than 40 companies. The firm is known for its active involvement, providing not only financial capital but also strategic guidance and operational support to its portfolio companies. Their commitment to fostering growth and delivering returns is evidenced by over 10 successful exits. The firm continues to expand its investment capacity, notably launching its second fund, Leonis 2, in 2021, which secured €40 million to further its investment activities.