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Supernova Invest

Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris

Description

Supernova Invest is a prominent French venture capital firm with a specialized focus on deeptech innovation. Based in Paris, the firm leverages its unparalleled expertise and capital to support and scale fast-growing startups across critical sectors including Health, Energy & Environment, Industry 4.0, and Digital. As a subsidiary of the CEA (French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission), Supernova Invest benefits from a strong scientific and technological foundation, enabling it to identify and nurture groundbreaking technologies with significant market potential.

The firm manages a substantial portfolio, with approximately €700 million in assets under management spread across six distinct funds. This significant capital base allows Supernova Invest to deploy resources effectively across various stages of a startup's lifecycle, from early-stage seed rounds through to more mature growth-stage investments. Their investment strategy is characterized by a long-term vision, aiming to provide not just financial backing but also strategic guidance and access to a robust network within the deeptech ecosystem.

Supernova Invest typically provides initial cheque sizes ranging from €1 million to €10 million, demonstrating their capacity to support companies from their foundational stages up to substantial Series A and B rounds. For instance, their Supernova Invest 4 and 6 funds often target seed to Series A investments with tickets between €1 million and €5 million, while their Supernova Invest 5 fund focuses on Series A to Series B rounds, deploying capital from €3 million to €10 million. With over 100 investments made since its inception, Supernova Invest has established itself as a key player in the European deeptech landscape, committed to fostering innovation that addresses global challenges.

Investor Profile

Supernova Invest has backed more than 84 startups, with 15 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 28 rounds, about 33% of its total and boasts 2 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Series Unknown, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in France, United States, Switzerland.
  • Strong thematic focus on Health Care, Medical Device, Manufacturing.
  • Led 6 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $1.1M – $10.8M.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (32%)
  • Series Unknown (24%)
  • Series B (21%)
  • Series C (12%)
  • Seed (11%)

Country Focus

  • France (88%)
  • United States (2%)
  • Switzerland (2%)
  • Israel (2%)
  • Denmark (2%)
  • United Kingdom (1%)
  • Belgium (1%)

Industry Focus

  • Health Care
  • Medical Device
  • Manufacturing
  • Biotechnology
  • Medical
  • Software
  • Semiconductor
  • Information Technology
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Logistics
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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 Supernova Invest frequently co-invest with?

Elaia
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 6
Innovacom
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 6
IRDI
Europe, Midi-Pyrenees, France, Toulouse
Co-Investments: 5
A
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 4
CA
Europe, Rhone-Alpes, France, Grenoble
Co-Investments: 6
Sofinnova Partners
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 5
BNP Paribas Développement
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 6
Unexo
Europe, Bretagne, France, Rennes
Co-Investments: 4
Bpifrance
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Maisons-alfort
Co-Investments: 33
Demeter
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 6

Which angels does Supernova Invest often collaborate with?

FK
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
FB
Europe, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, Belgium, Brussels
Shared Deals: 1
DE
Europe, France
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Supernova Invest?

STELLARIA

Grenoble, Rhone-Alpes, France

Stellaria is a 200 MWe molten salt reactor with 20-year autonomy, delivering safe, sustainable nuclear power without refueling.

Series UnknownJul 18, 2025
Amount Raised: $26,745,741
STELLARIA

Grenoble, Rhone-Alpes, France

Stellaria is reimagining sustainable rapid neutron nuclear energy.

NuclearRenewable Energy
SeedJul 17, 2025
Amount Raised: $26,714,800
Exein

Roma, Lazio, Italy

Exein is a cybersecurity company that specializes in protecting embedded devices using AI-powered threat detection technologies.

Cyber SecurityInternet of ThingsNetwork SecuritySoftware
Series CJul 16, 2025
Amount Raised: $81,328,395
Expliseat

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

Expliseat is a company that makes titanium seats for your aircraft that are light in weight.

AerospaceAir TransportationManufacturing
Series UnknownJun 12, 2025
Amount Raised: $41,609,742
Moments Lab

Boulogne-billancourt, Ile-de-France, France

Moments Lab develops AI technology for analyzing and organizing video content for media, sports, and brand organizations.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ContentSoftwareVideo
Series UnknownJun 3, 2025
Amount Raised: $24,000,000
SeqOne Genomics

Montpellier, Languedoc-Roussillon, France

SeqOne is a next generation genomic analysis for next generation healthcare.

AnalyticsBig DataBiotechnologyHealth Care
Series UnknownMay 22, 2025
Amount Raised: $22,563,864
mirSense

Palaiseau, Ile-de-France, France

mirSense is a developer and manufacturer of a new generation of ultra-compact gas sensors designed to offer lasers for the medium infrared.

ChemicalManufacturingSemiconductor
Series AApr 23, 2025
Amount Raised: $7,926,443
Galam Robotics

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

Galam Robotics offers modular robotic solutions for optimizing logistics and storage processes.

LogisticsRobotic Process Automation (RPA)Robotics
Series AMar 18, 2025
Amount Raised: $10,910,480
Fyteko

Brussels, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, Belgium

Fyteko is an agtech company that develops and produces advanced plant biostimulants.

AgricultureAgTech
Series BFeb 13, 2025
Amount Raised: $13,537,690
Enduro Genetics

Copenhagen, Hovedstaden, Denmark

Enduro Genetics is a technology provider committed to enabling large-scale fermentations.

BiotechnologyGenetics
Series AFeb 3, 2025
Amount Raised: $12,288,837