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 Wine

Cuvée Privée

Series A in 2022
Cuvée Privée SAS, founded in 2018 and based in Paris, France, specializes in the online retail of wines and offers unique experiences for wine enthusiasts. The company enables individuals and businesses to adopt vines from prestigious French vineyards for a year, allowing them to select specific vines from exceptional wineries. Customers receive bottles from their adopted parcels and a certificate of adoption, while also having the opportunity to follow their vines under the guidance of the winemaker. Additionally, at the end of the year, participants receive six bottles from the next vintage, featuring their name on the label. Cuvée Privée also organizes events to connect winemakers with customers, enhancing the overall wine experience.

Champagne EPC

Venture Round in 2022
Champagne EPC is a producer of high-quality champagne, focused on delivering a positive tasting experience for consumers. The company operates a traditional winery, specializing in the production of exclusive vintage champagne and vintage blanc de blancs wines sourced from its chardonnay vineyards. By emphasizing low sulfites and dosage in its products, Champagne EPC aims to provide authentic alcoholic beverages at affordable prices, catering to a wide range of wine enthusiasts.

Champagne EPC

Seed Round in 2019
Champagne EPC is a producer of high-quality champagne, focused on delivering a positive tasting experience for consumers. The company operates a traditional winery, specializing in the production of exclusive vintage champagne and vintage blanc de blancs wines sourced from its chardonnay vineyards. By emphasizing low sulfites and dosage in its products, Champagne EPC aims to provide authentic alcoholic beverages at affordable prices, catering to a wide range of wine enthusiasts.

Bourbon & Boots

Seed Round in 2013
Founded in 2012, Bourbon & Boots is a lifestyle brand that celebrates the Southern way of life. Initially an online retailer offering handcrafted kitchenware, gifts, and clothing inspired by Southern culture, the company evolved into a lifestyle blog in 2019. Today, it provides product reviews and lifestyle content across various sectors such as business, food and wine, technology, fashion, and more.

Invino

Seed Round in 2011
Invino is an online platform dedicated exclusively to wine sales, offering a carefully curated selection of wines from both artisan producers and established brands. Founded by wine-industry entrepreneurs Tony and Danielle Westfall, the company operates out of Sonoma and San Francisco and targets consumers who view wine as an integral part of their lifestyle. Members enjoy significant discounts, typically ranging from 30% to 80% below suggested retail prices. The selection process involves a panel of experts, including Tony Westfall, who personally tastes numerous wines to ensure only the highest quality selections are featured. New products are introduced daily, with offers that are limited in time and inventory. Invino also provides competitive shipping rates, including $10 ground shipping for orders over $50 within legal shipping states in the U.S. Membership is free, and members can earn credits by referring others who make purchases. Invino is part of the Good Company Wines portfolio, reflecting the Westfalls' extensive connections and experience within the wine industry.
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