Starquest Capital

Starquest Capital, established in 2008, is a Paris-based venture capital firm with a global outlook, particularly strong in China. It invests in early to growth-stage companies across sectors such as technology, green technology, cybersecurity, and healthcare. Starquest Capital employs a dual strategy: direct investments and fund-of-fund investments, leveraging its expertise and partnerships with state-owned enterprises to identify and support future industry leaders.

Chloé Cohen-Aknine

Associate

Arnaud Delattre

President

Harold Dumeurger

Investment Director

Frankie Fang

Co-Founder and Investment Professional

Emmanuel Gaudé

CEO

Past deals in France

Cailabs

Series C in 2022
CAILabs SAS is a French deep tech company headquartered in Rennes, specializing in the design, development, and production of photonic solutions aimed at optimizing light utilization in various applications. Established in 2013, CAILabs focuses on innovative optical components, particularly through its patented Multi-Plane Light Conversion (MPLC) technology. The company provides a range of products, including mode multiplexers, light converters, and laser beam shaping solutions tailored for the telecommunications and industrial laser sectors. Its offerings are designed to enhance the performance of fiber optic networks and laser material processing, addressing critical challenges such as atmospheric turbulence and the need for efficient signal multiplexing. CAILabs aims to leverage its expertise and technological innovations to create reliable and cost-effective solutions for clients in the photonics industry.

Yogosha

Series A in 2022
Founded in 2014, Yogosha operates a Bug Bounty platform that connects information security experts with corporations. Its platform facilitates the discovery and resolution of security flaws, helping businesses prevent future incidents.

SOS Accessoire

Venture Round in 2021
Founded in 2008 and based in La Verrière, France, SOS Accessoire operates an online marketplace specializing in the sale of spare parts for various household appliances. Its platform enables customers to repair their electrical goods independently by providing access to a comprehensive catalog of spare parts.

Elistair

Series B in 2021
Elistair SAS, founded in 2014 and based in Champagne-au-Mont-d'Or, France, specializes in designing and manufacturing industrial tethered drone systems. The company offers products such as SAFE-T and LIGH-T, which provide real-time persistent observation and aerial capabilities, respectively. These systems enable extended flight times, enhanced safety, and secure high-speed data transfer, making them ideal for various applications, including public safety, private security, traffic monitoring, national security, and law enforcement. Elistair's innovative technology has been deployed in over 30 countries and has garnered several awards, including the 2016 Technology Innovation Award from Frost & Sullivan, establishing the company as a leader in the UAV market.

Yogosha

Venture Round in 2020
Founded in 2014, Yogosha operates a Bug Bounty platform that connects information security experts with corporations. Its platform facilitates the discovery and resolution of security flaws, helping businesses prevent future incidents.

Cailabs

Series B in 2019
CAILabs SAS is a French deep tech company headquartered in Rennes, specializing in the design, development, and production of photonic solutions aimed at optimizing light utilization in various applications. Established in 2013, CAILabs focuses on innovative optical components, particularly through its patented Multi-Plane Light Conversion (MPLC) technology. The company provides a range of products, including mode multiplexers, light converters, and laser beam shaping solutions tailored for the telecommunications and industrial laser sectors. Its offerings are designed to enhance the performance of fiber optic networks and laser material processing, addressing critical challenges such as atmospheric turbulence and the need for efficient signal multiplexing. CAILabs aims to leverage its expertise and technological innovations to create reliable and cost-effective solutions for clients in the photonics industry.

Elistair

Seed Round in 2018
Elistair SAS, founded in 2014 and based in Champagne-au-Mont-d'Or, France, specializes in designing and manufacturing industrial tethered drone systems. The company offers products such as SAFE-T and LIGH-T, which provide real-time persistent observation and aerial capabilities, respectively. These systems enable extended flight times, enhanced safety, and secure high-speed data transfer, making them ideal for various applications, including public safety, private security, traffic monitoring, national security, and law enforcement. Elistair's innovative technology has been deployed in over 30 countries and has garnered several awards, including the 2016 Technology Innovation Award from Frost & Sullivan, establishing the company as a leader in the UAV market.

Spark Lasers

Series A in 2017
Spark Lasers SAS is a manufacturer based in Talence, France, specializing in the development, production, and sale of picosecond and femtosecond lasers tailored for micromachining and life-science applications. Established in 2015, the company offers a range of lasers, including the Diadem and Sirius for micromachining, and the Antares and Altair for applications in biophotonics and medical fields. Its products are utilized in diverse sectors such as medical device manufacturing, semiconductor production, and various life-science applications, including fluorescence imaging, spectroscopy, and microscopy. Spark Lasers distributes its advanced laser systems across multiple regions, including the United States, Canada, Europe, and Southeast Asia, supporting industries such as eye surgery and dermatology, as well as glass cutting.

Yogosha

Seed Round in 2017
Founded in 2014, Yogosha operates a Bug Bounty platform that connects information security experts with corporations. Its platform facilitates the discovery and resolution of security flaws, helping businesses prevent future incidents.

Cailabs

Series A in 2017
CAILabs SAS is a French deep tech company headquartered in Rennes, specializing in the design, development, and production of photonic solutions aimed at optimizing light utilization in various applications. Established in 2013, CAILabs focuses on innovative optical components, particularly through its patented Multi-Plane Light Conversion (MPLC) technology. The company provides a range of products, including mode multiplexers, light converters, and laser beam shaping solutions tailored for the telecommunications and industrial laser sectors. Its offerings are designed to enhance the performance of fiber optic networks and laser material processing, addressing critical challenges such as atmospheric turbulence and the need for efficient signal multiplexing. CAILabs aims to leverage its expertise and technological innovations to create reliable and cost-effective solutions for clients in the photonics industry.

Qosguard

Venture Round in 2016
Founded in 2006, Qosguard specializes in IT services aimed at enhancing digital service performance. The company offers services such as website application recommendations, insights on data transportation, and delivery of computerized business transactions to improve transaction availability and performance for various businesses.

eVaderis

Venture Round in 2016
eVaderis SA, established in 2014 and headquartered in Grenoble, France, is a fabless semiconductor company focused on developing advanced non-volatile memory solutions for various markets, including wearable computing, data processing, and the Internet of Things. The company is a pioneer in providing intellectual property based on innovative technologies such as STT-MRAM and ReRAM. Its extensive portfolio includes specialized memory, memory compilers, logic libraries, and optimized subsystem processors. By offering these solutions, eVaderis enables electronic companies to enhance the functionality, power efficiency, and performance of their circuits, addressing design challenges across diverse applications such as IoT, mobile devices, and infrastructure.

Cailabs

Series A in 2016
CAILabs SAS is a French deep tech company headquartered in Rennes, specializing in the design, development, and production of photonic solutions aimed at optimizing light utilization in various applications. Established in 2013, CAILabs focuses on innovative optical components, particularly through its patented Multi-Plane Light Conversion (MPLC) technology. The company provides a range of products, including mode multiplexers, light converters, and laser beam shaping solutions tailored for the telecommunications and industrial laser sectors. Its offerings are designed to enhance the performance of fiber optic networks and laser material processing, addressing critical challenges such as atmospheric turbulence and the need for efficient signal multiplexing. CAILabs aims to leverage its expertise and technological innovations to create reliable and cost-effective solutions for clients in the photonics industry.

Aqylon

Venture Round in 2016
Aqylon is a France-based company founded in 2009 by Pierre Convert, specializing in the design, manufacture, and installation of Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) solutions for electricity generation from high temperature heat sources. The company produces ORC turbines that convert thermal energy from renewable sources, such as biomass, geothermal, and solar thermal, as well as waste heat from industrial processes, engines, and gas turbines into electricity. Aqylon offers three standard ORC sizes: 500kWe, 1000kWe, and 2000kWe, and provides two business models to its clients. Customers can purchase the products outright or opt for a ZERO CAPEX and OPEX model, where turnkey solutions are fully financed through the sale of the electricity generated, offered at a lower price than the grid. Among its notable clients are VEOLIA, EDF, TOTAL, and smart energies.

SOS Accessoire

Venture Round in 2015
Founded in 2008 and based in La Verrière, France, SOS Accessoire operates an online marketplace specializing in the sale of spare parts for various household appliances. Its platform enables customers to repair their electrical goods independently by providing access to a comprehensive catalog of spare parts.

Waga Energy

Seed Round in 2015
Waga Energy SA is an independent biomethane producer based in Meylan, France, specializing in the recovery and upgrading of landfill gas into pure biomethane. Incorporated in 2015, the company utilizes its proprietary technology, WAGABOX, to purify methane generated from biomass waste storage, transforming it into a cost-competitive and grid-compliant energy source. By focusing on landfill gas recovery, Waga Energy supports a circular economy, converting waste—a common source of costs and nuisances—into valuable local energy resources for mobility and heating. The company manages the entire process, from development and financing to construction and operation of its purification units, leveraging its expertise in gas engineering to deliver environmentally beneficial energy solutions.

Larecolte .fr

Venture Round in 2015
Larecolte.fr is an online platform based in Lille, France, dedicated to serving the agricultural community by providing a wide range of consumable products and small equipment. Catering to various agricultural professionals, including cereal growers, winemakers, breeders, market gardeners, and gardeners, the site offers essential items such as farming equipment, pesticides, manure, and clothing specifically designed for agricultural use. By consolidating these offerings in one location, Larecolte.fr simplifies the purchasing process for farmers and other agricultural stakeholders, ensuring they have easy access to the products they need to support their operations.

Lelivrescolaire.fr

Seed Round in 2014
Lelivrescolaire.fr is a publishing company that specializes in the development of collaborative textbooks available in both paper and digital formats. Founded in 2009, the company aims to enhance access to teaching resources and address educational inequalities. Its platform provides a range of textbooks covering subjects such as history, geography, and mathematics, allowing users to read e-books online. In 2023, Lelivrescolaire.fr was acquired by Hachette Livre, a leading global publishing group, marking a significant milestone in its growth and expansion in the educational sector.

Oledcomm

Seed Round in 2014
Oledcomm designs and develops LiFi solutions that enable high-speed optical wireless data communication for aerospace and industrial markets. Its product portfolio includes LiFi transceivers, software, and LiFi network interface devices that convert information into binary data for fast, secure wireless transmission in telecom, datacom, consumer electronics, and industrial applications, especially where radio waves are undesirable. Founded in 2012 and based in Paris, France, the company was re-founded in 2020 by Benjamin Azoulay.

SunPartner

Venture Round in 2013
SunPartner Technologies, founded in 2008 and based in Rousset, France, specializes in the development and commercialization of advanced photovoltaic technologies. The company focuses on integrating solar solutions into various applications, including mobile devices and infrastructure. Its notable products include Wysips Crystal, an ultra-thin and transparent photovoltaic material designed for smartphones and smartwatches, and Wysips Graphics, which incorporates solar cells into connected devices. Additionally, SunPartner offers Wysips Reflect for reflective screens and Wysips Cameleon for signage and billboards. The company also explores innovations in communication technologies, such as Light-Fidelity, which utilizes visible light for data transmission, applicable in smart cities and location-based services. Through its diverse portfolio, SunPartner aims to enhance energy autonomy and promote sustainable energy solutions in multiple sectors.

Vectrawave

Venture Round in 2013
VectraWave SA is a manufacturer that specializes in designing, developing, and marketing integrated components and subsystems for microwave, RF, and light-wave applications. Founded in 2006 and based in Lannion, France, the company offers a range of products including integrated circuits, multichip modules, and custom solutions tailored to various industries. Its portfolio features high-speed communication products such as data drivers and RF signal processing modules, as well as off-the-shelf components for applications in broadband wireless, satellite, and optical communications. VectraWave's expertise extends to the design of encapsulation boxes for chips, providing integrated solutions that optimize energy consumption and performance. These components are crucial for enhancing data transmission speeds in fiber optic and radio frequency communications, enabling applications like point-to-point high-speed links and improving the efficiency of existing infrastructure.

Golaem

Seed Round in 2013
Golaem S.A. is a French company that specializes in developing software solutions for simulating autonomous virtual humans in 3D environments. The company's primary offerings include the Golaem Crowd plugin for character simulation in Autodesk Maya, Golaem Puppet for real-time animation of 3D characters, and Golaem Populate Plugin for human simulations. These tools enable users to create realistic animations and behaviors for both individual characters and large crowds, providing visual, animation, and behavioral variations. Golaem's technologies facilitate the integration of virtual humans into various digital platforms, catering to industries such as animation, visual effects, transportation, defense, and manufacturing. Established in 2008 and based in Cesson-Sévigné, France, Golaem emerged from the BUNRAKU research team, which is affiliated with the INRIA and other academic institutions. The company's solutions aim to streamline digital content creation, making it easier and more affordable for creators and engineers to populate 3D scenes with lifelike characters.

SunPartner

Venture Round in 2012
SunPartner Technologies, founded in 2008 and based in Rousset, France, specializes in the development and commercialization of advanced photovoltaic technologies. The company focuses on integrating solar solutions into various applications, including mobile devices and infrastructure. Its notable products include Wysips Crystal, an ultra-thin and transparent photovoltaic material designed for smartphones and smartwatches, and Wysips Graphics, which incorporates solar cells into connected devices. Additionally, SunPartner offers Wysips Reflect for reflective screens and Wysips Cameleon for signage and billboards. The company also explores innovations in communication technologies, such as Light-Fidelity, which utilizes visible light for data transmission, applicable in smart cities and location-based services. Through its diverse portfolio, SunPartner aims to enhance energy autonomy and promote sustainable energy solutions in multiple sectors.
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