Refiners I

Refiners I is a venture capital fund managed by The Refiners, an accelerator established in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California. The fund primarily focuses on investing in pre-seed and seed-stage startups across both business-to-consumer and business-to-business sectors. Recognizing the unique challenges faced by international entrepreneurs, The Refiners offers a specialized three-month program that provides funding, networking, and mentorship opportunities within the dynamic environment of Silicon Valley. The goal is to equip startups with the essential tools and expertise needed to expand their vision and scale globally, ensuring they receive comprehensive support tailored to their specific needs.

Carlos Diaz

Co-Founder and General Partner

Past deals in France

PhantomBuster

Seed Round in 2019
Phantombuster is a technology company based in France that specializes in data automation and web scraping. Founded in 2016, it operates a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform that allows developers and businesses to create web services for various web pages. The platform offers code-free tools designed to collect data from popular social media applications, including LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Phantombuster provides prebuilt workflows and integrates artificial intelligence to enable users to efficiently generate leads and conduct personalized outreach campaigns. With over 20 categories of available services, the company aims to simplify and enhance the process of lead generation for its clients.

Tempow

Series A in 2018
Tempow is a research and design company that specializes in advancing Bluetooth technology. Its flagship product, the Tempow Audio Profile (TAP), enhances the Bluetooth protocol, enabling any Bluetooth chip to stream audio to multiple devices simultaneously, such as headphones, earbuds, laptops, tablets, and televisions. This software-based solution is compatible with various brands and chips, allowing for a seamless audio experience across multiple Bluetooth outputs. Headquartered in Paris, France, Tempow also has operations in Seoul, Korea, and Shenzhen, China. The company has established partnerships with leading semiconductor firms and has secured venture funding to support its global reach and innovation in Bluetooth audio technology.

Seald

Seed Round in 2017
Seald specializes in providing an end-to-end encryption SDK that enables developers to seamlessly integrate high-level data security into their applications. Certified by the ANSSI, this solution requires minimal coding and no prior cryptography knowledge, allowing businesses to enhance their data protection effortlessly. Seald's approach emphasizes granular security, ensuring that each piece of data is individually safeguarded. The company's hosting services are based in France, ensuring compliance with local regulations, and it commits to never accessing client data. Additionally, Seald offers tools for tracking and controlling files, automatically incorporating encryption into emails, documents, and workflows, thereby giving companies greater security and control over their information.

Lalilo

Seed Round in 2017
Lalilo is a Paris-based company that develops a web-based application designed for K-2 teachers to enhance reading instruction. Founded in 2016, the platform utilizes artificial intelligence to tailor reading exercises to meet the individual needs of students, thereby allowing for personalized learning experiences. The application generates customized printable worksheets and facilitates advanced collaboration, enabling teachers to support each student's unique learning pace. Accessible on tablets, iPads, and computers, Lalilo aims to empower educators while fostering literacy among young learners.

PhantomBuster

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Phantombuster is a technology company based in France that specializes in data automation and web scraping. Founded in 2016, it operates a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform that allows developers and businesses to create web services for various web pages. The platform offers code-free tools designed to collect data from popular social media applications, including LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Phantombuster provides prebuilt workflows and integrates artificial intelligence to enable users to efficiently generate leads and conduct personalized outreach campaigns. With over 20 categories of available services, the company aims to simplify and enhance the process of lead generation for its clients.

Gabsee

Seed Round in 2017
Gabsee is a mobile application company that enables users to create and interact with personalized avatars in augmented reality. Founded in 2016 and based in Paris, France, Gabsee allows individuals to express themselves through highly customizable 3D avatars that can be animated and placed in real-world environments using a smartphone camera. The platform fosters social interaction by enabling users to engage in immersive games with friends, enhancing the experience of community and adventure through technology.

Tempow

Angel Round in 2016
Tempow is a research and design company that specializes in advancing Bluetooth technology. Its flagship product, the Tempow Audio Profile (TAP), enhances the Bluetooth protocol, enabling any Bluetooth chip to stream audio to multiple devices simultaneously, such as headphones, earbuds, laptops, tablets, and televisions. This software-based solution is compatible with various brands and chips, allowing for a seamless audio experience across multiple Bluetooth outputs. Headquartered in Paris, France, Tempow also has operations in Seoul, Korea, and Shenzhen, China. The company has established partnerships with leading semiconductor firms and has secured venture funding to support its global reach and innovation in Bluetooth audio technology.

Kizbat

Seed Round in 2016
Kizbat, founded in 2016 and based in Grenoble, France, specializes in developing remote operating gaming robots. The company offers a unique online platform that allows gamers to control actual robot fighters in real-time from their web browsers. By providing a low latency video streaming service, Kizbat caters to robot enthusiasts globally, creating an immersive experience that combines the excitement of real robot combat with online gaming. This innovative approach aims to disrupt the traditional video game industry by introducing a new form of interactive entertainment centered around real robots.

cloudscreener.com

Seed Round in 2016
Cloudscreener.com, SARL operates a platform that allows users to analyze and compare cloud infrastructure options, both public and on-premise. The website aids businesses in identifying their infrastructure needs and comparing various offerings based on criteria such as price, performance, security, stability, and flexibility. Its services include website hosting, business application hosting, and data storage solutions. Additionally, Cloudscreener.com features a benchmarking tool that enables users to evaluate cloud infrastructures, analyze provider offers, and compare performance metrics such as CPU, RAM, and I/O capabilities. Founded in 2012 by Anthony Sollinger and based in Paris, France, Cloudscreener.com serves customers both locally and internationally, focusing on providing insights that help organizations optimize their cloud usage and reduce costs.
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