
Orange
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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