Kima Ventures

Kima Ventures is a Paris-based venture capital firm that funds seed and early-stage technology startups globally, with a strong focus on Europe and France. The firm typically participates in rounds from seed to Series A, often as a lead investor, and aims to be a significant minority shareholder while co-investing with angels and other funds. It supports portfolio companies with a network of founders and experts to accelerate growth, speed fundraising, and help teams scale. Kima emphasizes rapid decision-making and founder-aligned support, viewing fundraising as one step in a broader journey. Founded in 2010, the company is headquartered in Paris and maintains an office in London, reflecting its European reach and global activity, and it has backed hundreds of startups across multiple countries.

Jeanne Cluset

Associate

Xavier Niel

Investor

Alexis Robert

Partner

Jean de La Rochebrochard

Managing Partner

Past deals in Solar Energy

Solteo

Seed Round in 2024
Solteo is a technology company that provides a project management platform specifically designed for photovoltaic (PV) installers. Their platform offers a suite of tools to support PV professionals throughout the project lifecycle, including administrative, sales, and project management functionalities. By using Solteo's platform, PV installers can optimize their workflows, automate routine tasks, and enhance project tracking, leading to increased efficiency and time savings.

Storio

Seed Round in 2024
Storio Energy, based in France, specializes in developing and operating energy storage solutions, primarily batteries, for professional clients. The company caters to three key use cases: standalone batteries for businesses exposed to volatile energy prices, storage combined with solar panels for enhanced self-consumption, and hybrid solar plus storage projects for independent power producers (IPPs). Storio's unique approach involves real-time operation of these batteries through its proprietary software platform, utilizing their flexibility to provide balancing and ancillary services to the electrical grid. The company offers a comprehensive, turnkey solution, supporting clients from initial feasibility studies through to installation and long-term operation, spanning over 15 years. Additionally, Storio provides financing options, allowing clients to partially or fully fund their storage projects.

Inicio

Seed Round in 2023
Inicio's objective is to expedite the energy transition of territories by lowering the risk of establishing solar projects and encouraging collaborations between landowners and renewable energy project developers.

Inicio

Inicio's objective is to expedite the energy transition of territories by lowering the risk of establishing solar projects and encouraging collaborations between landowners and renewable energy project developers.
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