
Revaia
Description
Revaia is a prominent European growth equity firm based in Paris, France, specializing in technology companies with a strong emphasis on sustainability and ESG principles. The firm, which rebranded from Gaia Capital Partners in 2021, strategically invests in high-growth European tech businesses that are poised for significant scale. Their investment philosophy integrates financial performance with environmental and social impact, aiming to foster a more sustainable digital economy.
Revaia targets growth-stage companies, typically those with annual recurring revenue (ARR) ranging from €10 million to €100 million. They are sector-agnostic within technology but have a notable portfolio spanning B2B SaaS, fintech, healthtech, deeptech, and consumer platforms. The firm provides not just capital but also strategic support, leveraging its extensive network and operational expertise to help portfolio companies navigate scaling challenges and expand internationally.
The firm manages substantial capital, having closed its second fund, Revaia Growth Fund II, at €250 million in 2022, bringing their total assets under management to approximately €350 million. Revaia typically deploys initial cheques ranging from €10 million to €50 million, demonstrating their capacity to lead or co-lead significant growth rounds. This substantial funding capability allows them to support companies through various stages of their growth journey, from Series B onwards.
Revaia's commitment to sustainability is embedded in its investment process, with a dedicated ESG framework used to evaluate and support portfolio companies in achieving their sustainability goals. This dual focus on financial returns and positive societal impact positions Revaia as a distinctive player in the European venture capital landscape, attracting founders who seek capital aligned with their values.
Investor Profile
Revaia has backed more than 26 startups, with 6 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 10 rounds, about 38% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series B, Series C, Series D rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in France, United Kingdom, United States.
- Strong thematic focus on SaaS, Software, Financial Services.
- Led 4 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $10.8M – $54M.
Stage Focus
- Series B (38%)
- Series C (31%)
- Series D (19%)
- Series Unknown (4%)
- Series A (4%)
- Series E (4%)
Country Focus
- France (58%)
- United Kingdom (12%)
- United States (8%)
- Czech Republic (8%)
- Israel (8%)
- Switzerland (4%)
- Bulgaria (4%)
Industry Focus
- Saas
- Software
- Financial Services
- Analytics
- Fintech
- Enterprise Software
- Information Technology
- Children
- Hospitality
- Hotel
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