TechFund Capital
Description
TechFund Capital was a European venture capital firm established in 2000, headquartered in Paris, France. The firm primarily focused on early-stage companies within the information technology and clean energy sectors, aiming to support innovative startups with high growth potential. They were known for their commitment to fostering technological advancements across Europe, particularly within the French ecosystem, providing crucial early capital to emerging ventures.
The firm managed two main funds, TechFund I and TechFund II, each reportedly raising approximately €50 million, bringing their total assets under management to around €100 million. TechFund Capital typically targeted initial investments ranging from €500,000 to €3 million in its earlier years, expanding to between €1 million and €5 million with its second fund. These investments were directed towards companies poised for significant market disruption and growth, reflecting a strategy of backing high-potential ventures from their nascent stages.
Over its active period, TechFund Capital invested in a diverse portfolio of technology companies, including those in software, internet services, and renewable energy. While the firm played a notable role in the European early-stage VC landscape in the 2000s and early 2010s, its investment activity appears to have significantly declined or ceased after approximately 2010. The firm's legacy is marked by its early support for emerging tech and clean energy ventures in France and beyond, contributing to the development of several innovative companies.
Investor Profile
TechFund Capital has backed more than 24 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 2 rounds, about 8% of its total and boasts 11 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series B, Series A, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, France, Germany.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Semiconductor, Electronics.
- Typical check size: $500K – $5M.
Stage Focus
- Series B (33%)
- Series A (29%)
- Series C (17%)
- Series Unknown (8%)
- Series D (8%)
- Seed (4%)
Country Focus
- United States (63%)
- France (29%)
- Germany (8%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Semiconductor
- Electronics
- Internet
- Video
- Hardware
- Sensor
- Nanotechnology
- Developer Platform
- 3d Technology
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