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Orange

Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Arcueil

Description

Orange Ventures serves as the corporate venture capital arm of Orange, the prominent French multinational telecommunications corporation. Established to foster innovation and identify strategic opportunities, Orange Ventures manages a substantial multi-corporate venture fund totaling €350 million. This fund is strategically deployed to support startups that align with Orange's core business interests and future growth areas, extending its reach beyond traditional telecommunications into emerging digital sectors.

The fund's investment strategy is broad, targeting a diverse range of sectors critical to the evolving digital economy. These include, but are not limited to, Network & IT infrastructure, Digital Industry solutions, Cybersecurity, Data & AI, Fintech, Healthtech, and Edtech. Orange Ventures also shows a keen interest in areas such as E-commerce, Media, Entertainment, Smart City initiatives, IoT, Mobility, Energy, and Agritech. Geographically, Orange Ventures maintains a strong presence across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, reflecting Orange's operational footprint and strategic market priorities.

Orange Ventures invests across various stages, from early-stage seed and Series A rounds to more mature growth-stage Series B and beyond. For early-stage investments, their initial tickets typically range from €500,000 to €5 million. For growth-stage companies, they are prepared to commit larger sums, with investments potentially reaching up to €10 million. Since its inception, Orange Ventures has built a robust portfolio, having invested in over 100 startups globally, demonstrating its active role in the venture ecosystem and commitment to fostering technological advancements.

Investor Profile

Orange has backed more than 21 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 5 rounds, about 24% of its total and boasts 6 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series Unknown, Seed, Grant rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, France, United Kingdom.
  • Strong thematic focus on Internet, E-Commerce, Financial Services.
  • Typical check size: $540K – $10.8M.

Stage Focus

  • Series Unknown (24%)
  • Seed (14%)
  • Grant (14%)
  • Series G (10%)
  • Series C (10%)
  • Series B (10%)
  • Series A (10%)
  • Series F (5%)
  • Series E (5%)

Country Focus

  • United States (19%)
  • France (19%)
  • United Kingdom (14%)
  • Nigeria (14%)
  • Senegal (10%)
  • Tunisia (5%)
  • Egypt (5%)
  • Liberia (5%)
  • Cameroon (5%)
  • Japan (5%)

Industry Focus

  • Internet
  • E-commerce
  • Financial Services
  • Apps
  • Mobile Apps
  • Consumer Goods
  • Telecommunications
  • Banking
  • Fintech
  • Wealth Management
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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 Orange frequently co-invest with?

General Catalyst
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 2
Stripe
North America, California, United States, South San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Y Combinator
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Co-Investments: 2
AXA Group
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 2
Thrive Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Accel
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 2
CDC Group
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 2
Orange Ventures
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 2
Passion Capital
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 2
Goodwater Capital
North America, California, United States, Burlingame
Co-Investments: 2

What are some of recent deals done by Orange?

qodek

Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia

Sales & Marketing Automation, Marketing Intents, Sales, AI, LLM

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Marketing AutomationSales Automation
Series AJan 3, 2024
Amount Raised: $5,000,000
Actility

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

Actility provides smart energy management, machine-to-machine(M2M) and Internet of things(IoT) services.

Energy ManagementInternet of ThingsTelecommunications
Series UnknownDec 7, 2023
Amount Raised: $17,263,684
Airalo

Delaware, Ohio, United States

Airalo is an eSIM store that gives travelers access to eSIMs globally at affordable rates.

Mobile AppsTelecommunicationsTravel
Series BJul 31, 2023
Amount Raised: $60,000,000
Paps

Dakar, Dakar, Senegal

Paps is a logistics and delivery company that offers innovative distribution and delivery solutions to companies and merchants.

Courier ServiceDeliveryE-CommerceE-Commerce PlatformsLogisticsSchedulingSupply Chain ManagementTransportation
SeedJan 19, 2022
Amount Raised: $4,500,000
Monzo

London, England, United Kingdom

Monzo is a digital bank that provides a user-friendly mobile app, innovative features, and a transparent approach to banking.

BankingFinancial ServicesFinTechWealth Management
Series GFeb 8, 2021
Amount Raised: $68,728,239
Paps

Dakar, Dakar, Senegal

Paps is a logistics and delivery company that offers innovative distribution and delivery solutions to companies and merchants.

Courier ServiceDeliveryE-CommerceE-Commerce PlatformsLogisticsSchedulingSupply Chain ManagementTransportation
SeedJan 2, 2021
Amount Raised: $1,200,000
Monzo

London, England, United Kingdom

Monzo is a digital bank that provides a user-friendly mobile app, innovative features, and a transparent approach to banking.

BankingFinancial ServicesFinTechWealth Management
Series GJun 16, 2020
Amount Raised: $81,792,489
AUI Techno

Yaoundé, Centre, Cameroon

AUI Techno manufactures smart innovative incubators for new born babies.

BabyIncubatorsManufacturing
GrantNov 12, 2019
Amount Raised: $28,000
J-Palm Liberia

Paynesville, Montserrado, Liberia

J-Palm Liberia manufactures natural health and beauty products using palm kernels.

Consumer GoodsManufacturingOrganic
GrantNov 12, 2019
Amount Raised: $11,000
Deezer

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

Deezer is the world’s most diverse, dynamic and personal global music streaming company and includes a unique personalisation model, Flow.

AppsMusicMusic StreamingWeb Development
Series FAug 2, 2018
Amount Raised: $185,368,623