
Ring Capital
Description
Ring Capital is a prominent Paris-based venture capital firm dedicated to investing in "Tech for Good" companies across Europe. Established with a clear mission to support digital businesses that generate both financial returns and positive societal or environmental impact, the firm primarily targets Series A and Series B stage startups. Their investment philosophy centers on identifying innovative technologies that address critical global challenges, aligning profit with purpose and fostering sustainable growth within their portfolio.
The firm's investment strategy is highly focused on sectors such as education, health, environment, human resources, smart cities, and financial inclusion. Ring Capital seeks out B2B SaaS models and other scalable digital solutions that demonstrate strong growth potential alongside measurable impact. They typically deploy initial checks ranging from €1 million to €5 million, with the capacity for significant follow-on investments throughout a company's growth trajectory. This initial investment range translates to approximately $1.08 million to $5.4 million USD, depending on the prevailing exchange rate.
Ring Capital manages multiple funds, including its flagship "Ring Capital Tech for Good Fund II," which successfully closed at €120 million (approximately $130 million USD) in 2023. This fund aims to support 20 to 25 new companies, building on the success of their first Tech for Good fund which invested in around 20 startups. Beyond capital, Ring Capital provides portfolio companies with strategic guidance, operational support, and access to a robust network of experts and corporate partners, underscoring their dedication to driving meaningful change through technology.
Investor Profile
Ring Capital has backed more than 51 startups, with 13 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 19 rounds, about 37% of its total and boasts 4 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in France, Norway, Spain.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Internet, Training.
- Led 1 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $1M – $5M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (27%)
- Seed (22%)
- Series Unknown (22%)
- Pre Seed (10%)
- Series B (8%)
- Series C (4%)
- Undisclosed (4%)
- Series D (2%)
- Debt Financing (2%)
Country Focus
- France (80%)
- Norway (4%)
- Spain (4%)
- Côte d'Ivoire (4%)
- Canada (2%)
- United States (2%)
- Belgium (2%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Internet
- Training
- Social Media
- Marketing
- Recruiting
- Information Technology
- Saas
- Retail
- Financial Services
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