Kima Ventures

Kima Ventures is a Paris-based venture capital firm founded in 2010, known for its active engagement in early-stage investments. The firm specializes in seed and early-stage companies, primarily focusing on the technology sector while also exploring a diverse range of other industries such as e-commerce, health, and fintech. Kima Ventures typically invests between €0.15 million and €5 million in its portfolio companies, often as a significant minority shareholder. The firm emphasizes collaboration, frequently co-investing alongside business angels and other venture capital funds. With a commitment to supporting ambitious founders, Kima Ventures aims to streamline the fundraising process, enabling entrepreneurs to concentrate on growth and execution. Over the past five years, Kima Ventures has invested in over 400 startups across 24 countries, establishing a reputation as one of the world's most active early-stage investors. The firm operates from its headquarters in Paris and maintains an additional office in London.

Jeanne Cluset

VC Associate

Xavier Niel

Founder

Alexis Robert

Partner

Past deals in Ticketing

Onepilot

Seed Round in 2021
Onepilot developed a software solution aiming to help both large corporates and SMEs with a ticketing system for providing a fast, human response to customer support at all times, 24/7. The company says that their solution allows agents to handle even the most complex of issues in a matter of minutes, increase a company’s sales by up to 20%, and halve their average response time.

Onepilot

Seed Round in 2021
Onepilot developed a software solution aiming to help both large corporates and SMEs with a ticketing system for providing a fast, human response to customer support at all times, 24/7. The company says that their solution allows agents to handle even the most complex of issues in a matter of minutes, increase a company’s sales by up to 20%, and halve their average response time.

Okarito

Seed Round in 2020
Okarito SAS is a Paris-based company established in 2018 that specializes in business travel management solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Its online platform allows users to efficiently organize, monitor, and optimize their business travel, from booking flights to securing accommodations. Okarito offers personalized support to travelers and provides tools for CFOs to effectively manage travel expenses. The platform enables the establishment of a dynamic travel budget that adjusts in real time to market prices, allowing businesses to control travel options while granting employees greater flexibility. Additionally, travelers are incentivized to adhere to budgetary constraints, as they can donate a portion of their savings to a charitable organization of their choice. Overall, Okarito aims to simplify and make business travel more cost-effective for companies.

Duffel

Series B in 2019
Duffel Technology Ltd. operates an online platform that provides comprehensive travel booking solutions for businesses of all sizes. Founded in 2017 and based in London, England, the platform allows users to search, book, and manage flights from multiple airlines with real-time pricing and availability. Duffel enhances the booking experience by enabling users to access additional services such as baggage and lounge access, as well as managing customer refunds and cancellations. The platform integrates seamlessly with travel agencies through an application programming interface, facilitating direct connections to airlines' reservation systems. With its focus on improving flight booking experiences, Duffel aims to support businesses in increasing their revenue and optimizing customer satisfaction.

Karamel

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Developer of an event booking mobile application intended to provide information about recreational events for children, with or without their parents. The company's application mainly focuses on offering sports, creative workshops, walks, year-round courses, leisure park, shows, holidays, visit and cultural or any other event open to the public events, enabling parents to discover and book cool and fulfilling activities for their kids everywhere in France.

Ulysse

Seed Round in 2019
Ulysse SAS is a French start-up founded in 2017, based in Roubaix, that operates an online platform for booking airline tickets. The platform allows users to compare various flight options and book tickets through an ad-free interface, ensuring a straightforward and user-friendly experience. Ulysse provides a search engine and price comparison tool that enables travelers to find available flights at their preferred times while checking prices in real-time. By focusing on offering the cheapest fares and dedicated customer support, Ulysse aims to simplify the air travel booking process for its customers.

Duffel

Seed Round in 2018
Duffel Technology Ltd. operates an online platform that provides comprehensive travel booking solutions for businesses of all sizes. Founded in 2017 and based in London, England, the platform allows users to search, book, and manage flights from multiple airlines with real-time pricing and availability. Duffel enhances the booking experience by enabling users to access additional services such as baggage and lounge access, as well as managing customer refunds and cancellations. The platform integrates seamlessly with travel agencies through an application programming interface, facilitating direct connections to airlines' reservation systems. With its focus on improving flight booking experiences, Duffel aims to support businesses in increasing their revenue and optimizing customer satisfaction.

Dice

Series A in 2016
DICE FM Limited is a mobile ticketing platform based in London, United Kingdom, that enables users to discover and book tickets for music gigs, club nights, and festivals. Founded in 2014, the platform focuses on connecting fans with live events and enhancing the visibility of performing artists. DICE simplifies the ticket purchasing process, allowing users to quickly find and secure tickets for events in their area. By prioritizing user experience, DICE aims to facilitate attendance at live performances, contributing to the vibrant music scene.

Festicket

Series B in 2016
Festicket is an online platform that enables music fans to discover and book tickets and travel packages for music festivals around the globe. By offering a seamless end-to-end experience, Festicket serves as an efficient marketplace for over 1,000 music festivals across 40 countries. The platform connects users with a network of 2,000 suppliers, facilitating accommodation and travel arrangements tailored for festivalgoers. This service caters to the needs of live music enthusiasts, allowing them to plan and enjoy their festival experiences with ease.

eWings.com

Series A in 2015
eWings.com GmbH, a travel management company, offers a way to find, book, and manage flights, trains, and hotels via web and mobile. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Berlin, Germany. As of June 8, 2017, eWings.com GmbH operates as a subsidiary of Hogg Robinson Group plc.

Jackpocket

Seed Round in 2015
Jackpocket, Inc. develops a mobile application that allows users to buy lottery tickets while playing games. Its application can be downloaded on iOS and Android devices. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in New York, New York.

Pogoseat

Seed Round in 2014
Pogoseat, Inc., founded in 2012 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, offers a mobile application that enhances the live entertainment experience for fans attending sports events and concerts. The platform allows users to upgrade their seats and purchase unique VIP experiences directly from their smartphones during events. By providing an enterprise solution for sports teams and concert venues, Pogoseat aims to increase fan engagement, monetize unused inventory, and collect valuable data to further enhance the overall experience for attendees. The application includes features such as seat upgrade technology, text-to-buy options, and subscription passes, catering to the needs of sports teams, concert venues, ticket brokers, and promoters alike.

Hitch

Seed Round in 2014
Hitch is the first on-demand multi-pickup solution--an iOS app offering an extremely affordable (50% of an UberX) and convenient transportation solution. Rather than booking an entire car, you only reserve the amount of seats you need, allowing them to pick up other passengers heading the same location you are. Unlike other car-sharing solutions, this all happens in real-time and requires no advance planning on your part. Simply drop two pins, and a car comes to pick you up. By sharing the ride, cost is significantly lowered, environmental impact is minimized, and you get to ride to your favorite venue/concert/event with other people with similar interests. And their dynamic re-route algorithm makes sure that your trip duration isn't significantly affected.

Pogoseat

Seed Round in 2013
Pogoseat, Inc., founded in 2012 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, offers a mobile application that enhances the live entertainment experience for fans attending sports events and concerts. The platform allows users to upgrade their seats and purchase unique VIP experiences directly from their smartphones during events. By providing an enterprise solution for sports teams and concert venues, Pogoseat aims to increase fan engagement, monetize unused inventory, and collect valuable data to further enhance the overall experience for attendees. The application includes features such as seat upgrade technology, text-to-buy options, and subscription passes, catering to the needs of sports teams, concert venues, ticket brokers, and promoters alike.

Festicket

Seed Round in 2013
Festicket is an online platform that enables music fans to discover and book tickets and travel packages for music festivals around the globe. By offering a seamless end-to-end experience, Festicket serves as an efficient marketplace for over 1,000 music festivals across 40 countries. The platform connects users with a network of 2,000 suppliers, facilitating accommodation and travel arrangements tailored for festivalgoers. This service caters to the needs of live music enthusiasts, allowing them to plan and enjoy their festival experiences with ease.

2HeuresAvant

Seed Round in 2010
2HeuresAvant is an innovative online ticketing platform that specializes in offering discounted tickets for events such as concerts, theater performances, and other shows. Launched in June 2010, the company allows customers to purchase tickets at significant discounts, typically up to 75%, in the two hours leading up to the event. This unique approach has quickly garnered attention within the French internet community, earning recognition as the most innovative e-commerce business of the year in 2010. The company's leadership, including President Delphine Farouz and co-founder Alexandre Benaim, aims to expand its model across various cities in France and explore additional sectors, including sports. An iPhone application is also set to be released, enhancing accessibility for users seeking last-minute entertainment options.
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