
Newfund
Description
Newfund is a prominent early-stage venture capital firm established in 2008, known for its unique transatlantic investment strategy. Headquartered in Paris, France, the firm maintains a significant presence in North America, particularly in the United States, allowing it to bridge the innovation ecosystems of both continents. Newfund primarily focuses on Seed and Series A funding rounds, identifying and supporting entrepreneurial teams with high growth potential in various technology sectors.
The firm manages over €400 million (approximately $430 million USD) across several funds, demonstrating substantial capital resources dedicated to early-stage companies. Their investment thesis centers on disruptive technologies and scalable business models, with a keen interest in areas such as SaaS, fintech, deep tech, and consumer applications. Newfund prides itself on being an "entrepreneurial VC," often providing hands-on support and leveraging its extensive network to help portfolio companies navigate market challenges and accelerate their growth.
Newfund's typical initial investment ranges from €500,000 to €3 million (approximately $540,000 to $3.24 million USD), with the capacity for significant follow-on investments as companies mature. Since its inception, the firm has made over 150 investments, building a diverse portfolio of promising startups. This extensive track record underscores their commitment to fostering innovation and scaling businesses from their nascent stages into established market players, often facilitating their expansion across the Atlantic.
Investor Profile
Newfund has backed more than 204 startups, with 12 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 97 rounds, about 48% of its total and boasts 33 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in France, United States, Canada.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Information Technology, SaaS.
- Led 6 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $540K – $3.2M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (46%)
- Series A (17%)
- Series Unknown (15%)
- Pre Seed (10%)
- Angel (6%)
- Series B (3%)
- Series C (1%)
Country Focus
- France (68%)
- United States (25%)
- Canada (2%)
- Israel (1%)
- Senegal (1%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Information Technology
- Saas
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Fintech
- Health Care
- Analytics
- Financial Services
- Internet
- Enterprise Software
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