
Starquest Capital
Description
Starquest Capital is a well-established French venture capital firm headquartered in Paris, dedicated to fostering the growth of innovative entrepreneurs across France and Europe. The firm positions itself as a strategic partner, offering more than just financial capital by providing robust support, operational guidance, and access to a vast network of industry experts and potential collaborators. Their investment philosophy is centered on identifying and nurturing high-potential companies that are poised for significant market disruption and expansion.
The firm's investment strategy is comprehensive, covering a range of stages from early-stage seed and Series A rounds to more mature growth-stage opportunities. While sector-agnostic to some extent, Starquest Capital demonstrates a clear preference for companies operating within dynamic fields such as digital technology, healthcare, and sustainable development, reflecting a forward-looking approach to global challenges and opportunities. This broad yet focused mandate allows them to build a diversified portfolio of promising ventures.
Starquest Capital boasts a substantial track record, having completed over 100 investments since its inception, underscoring its active role in the European startup ecosystem. A testament to their continued success and investor confidence is their latest fund, Starquest IV, which successfully closed at €100 million in 2021, significantly exceeding its initial target. This capital enables them to make substantial initial investments and provide crucial follow-on funding to support their portfolio companies through various growth phases.
Typically, Starquest Capital's initial cheque sizes range from €500,000 to €5 million, demonstrating flexibility to accommodate both nascent startups and more developed businesses seeking growth capital. Their commitment extends beyond the initial investment, as they actively engage with founders to navigate challenges and capitalize on opportunities, aiming to accelerate their journey towards market leadership. This hands-on approach, combined with significant financial backing, positions Starquest Capital as a key player in the European venture capital landscape.
Investor Profile
Starquest Capital has backed more than 108 startups, with 5 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 21 rounds, about 19% of its total and boasts 7 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series Unknown, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in France, The Netherlands, Singapore.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Manufacturing, Information Technology.
- Led 2 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $500K – $5M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (53%)
- Series Unknown (31%)
- Series A (11%)
- Series B (3%)
- Series C (1%)
- Angel (1%)
Country Focus
- France (98%)
- The Netherlands (1%)
- Singapore (1%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Manufacturing
- Information Technology
- Electronics
- Energy
- Renewable Energy
- Internet
- Security
- Apps
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
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