
The Moon Venture
Description
The Moon Venture is a prominent angel investor community based in Rennes, France, operating as a syndicate that pools capital and expertise from its network of investors and entrepreneurs. Established with the mission to identify and back promising startups, the group focuses primarily on early-stage companies, specifically targeting seed and Series A funding rounds. Their model emphasizes a collaborative approach, with members regularly convening to evaluate potential investment opportunities and make collective decisions, leveraging their diverse backgrounds and industry insights.
The syndicate typically deploys an average check size ranging from $100,000 to $300,000 per investment, making them a significant early-stage capital provider in the French ecosystem. This strategic investment range allows them to support startups in their critical initial growth phases, helping them scale operations and achieve key milestones. The Moon Venture is particularly interested in innovative ventures across various sectors, demonstrating a broad investment thesis aimed at fostering the next generation of successful companies.
Beyond capital, The Moon Venture aims to provide strategic guidance and access to a valuable network for its portfolio companies. Their commitment to nurturing startups is reflected in their publicly disclosed investments, which include notable companies such as Foodles, a corporate catering solution; Kard, a fintech platform; Welyb, a digital platform for accountants; and Pimpant, a sustainable consumer brand. With a strong presence and over 1,300 followers on LinkedIn, The Moon Venture continues to grow its community and impact, solidifying its position as a key player in the French venture capital landscape.
Investor Profile
The Moon Venture has backed more than 23 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 18 rounds, about 78% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in France.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, E-Commerce, SaaS.
- Led 1 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $100K – $300K.
Stage Focus
- Seed (65%)
- Series A (22%)
- Series Unknown (9%)
- Pre Seed (4%)
Country Focus
- France (100%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- E-commerce
- Saas
- Real Estate
- Internet
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Information Technology
- Financial Services
- Health Care
- Gift
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