
ODYSSEE VENTURE
Description
ODYSSEE VENTURE is a prominent French venture capital and private equity firm based in Paris. Established in 1999, the firm has a long-standing history of investing in innovative small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across various sectors. They manage over €350 million (approximately $378 million) in assets, demonstrating significant financial capacity. Their investment strategy encompasses both early-stage venture capital and later-stage growth equity, providing capital solutions throughout a company's lifecycle.
The firm primarily targets high-growth French companies, supporting their development and expansion. With a portfolio exceeding 150 companies since its inception, ODYSSEE VENTURE has a broad and diverse investment track record. They are known for their hands-on approach, often providing strategic guidance and operational support to their portfolio companies in addition to capital. Their focus on innovation spans various industries, including but not limited to technology, healthcare, and industrial sectors.
ODYSSEE VENTURE typically deploys initial investment tickets ranging from €500,000 to €5 million. This translates to approximately $540,000 to $5.4 million in U.S. dollars, catering to a wide range of funding needs from early-stage rounds to significant growth capital. The firm has successfully raised multiple funds, including Odyssee Venture 5, which closed at €80 million in 2018, and Odyssee Venture 6, which secured €100 million in 2021. They are currently in the process of raising Odyssee Venture 7, indicating continued commitment to the French entrepreneurial ecosystem and expansion of their investment capabilities.
Investor Profile
ODYSSEE VENTURE has backed more than 80 startups, with 4 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 59 rounds, about 74% of its total and boasts 34 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series Unknown, Series A, Private Equity rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in France, United States.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Information Technology, Internet.
- Led 2 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $540K – $5.4M.
Stage Focus
- Series Unknown (38%)
- Series A (21%)
- Private Equity (13%)
- Seed (13%)
- Series B (8%)
- Series C (6%)
- Series D (1%)
- Debt Financing (1%)
Country Focus
- France (98%)
- United States (3%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Information Technology
- Internet
- Medical
- Analytics
- Health Care
- Saas
- Cloud Computing
- Big Data
- Medical Device
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