Ventech

Ventech, established in 1998, is a prominent venture capital firm headquartered in Paris, with additional offices in Munich, Helsinki, and Shanghai. The company manages multiple funds, totaling over USD 1 billion in assets under management. Ventech invests in early-stage startup companies across various sectors, including software, technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT), with a broad investment scope encompassing both B2B and B2C models, and hardware and software solutions. Geographically, Ventech focuses on Europe, with a particular emphasis on France, the DACH region, and the Nordics, while its Shanghai office targets investments in Asia. Notable portfolio companies of Ventech China include Keep, WonderFull, Juzi, Datawin, and Blued. The firm is committed to supporting innovative startups and helping them grow into global leaders in their respective fields.

Jean Bourcereau

President

Alain Caffi

Founding Partner

Christian Claussen

General Partner

Curtis Ferguson

Managing Partner

Claire Houry

General Partner

Eric Huet

Founding Partner

Zhiren Mao

Associate

Karen Pan

Analyst

Michelle Sung

Partner

Chris Tan

Analyst

Joel Uddén

Principal

Eunice Wang

Vice President

Stephan Wirries

Partner

Harvey Yang

Partner

Past deals in Paris

Whaly

Seed Round in 2022
Whaly is a data platform that enables business teams to access, analyze, and share data from their everyday tools without the need for coding. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Paris, France, the company focuses on helping teams consolidate various data sources to improve their decision-making processes. Whaly's platform allows users to connect, model, and synchronize business data efficiently, facilitating the creation of dashboards and visualizations that present consolidated metrics. By streamlining data management, Whaly enhances the ability of organizations to derive insights and make informed decisions.

SPRiNG Collective

Seed Round in 2020
SPRiNG is a consumer goods company that offers clean and efficient laundry and cleaning products, delivered in a 100% plastic-free box and directly in the mailbox. The company is headquartered in Paris, Ile-de-France, France by Philippe Cantet, Laure Favre, and Ben Guerville in 2017.

Tilkal

Venture Round in 2019
Tilkal is a Paris-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in supply chain traceability through its innovative software platform. This platform utilizes a B2B blockchain network to facilitate secure and verifiable data sharing among various supply chain stakeholders. Tilkal’s software captures traceability data from physical products in a ledger, enabling companies to obtain real-time insights into their supply chains. Customers leverage the platform to address critical questions regarding product location, sourcing risks, ESG commitments, and compliance verification. Notable clients include Danone, Daher, Joone, and the Responsible Mica Initiative, among others. The Tilkal network comprises over 70 independent nodes, with nearly 700 companies actively participating to share and analyze data, thereby enhancing the resilience, sustainability, and ethical standards of their supply chains.

Artur'In

Series A in 2018
Artur'In is a Paris-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in digital marketing solutions, primarily through its platform MyPassPro. This platform is tailored for small businesses and real estate professionals, providing tools for social media management, email marketing, and content creation. Artur'In's offerings enable users to communicate effectively with customers and prospects, monitor campaign performance, and enhance brand visibility. The company emphasizes a personalized approach by pairing its technology with dedicated customer success managers, ensuring that clients receive tailored strategies to optimize their digital marketing efforts. Through its services, Artur'In aims to boost productivity, customer retention, and brand awareness for its users.

Vestiaire Collective

Series D in 2015
Vestiaire Collective is a social commerce platform specializing in the buying and selling of luxury pre-owned fashion items. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Paris, the company promotes sustainable fashion by encouraging the circular fashion movement, which aims to reduce overproduction and waste in the industry. Vestiaire Collective boasts a unique inventory of approximately 3 million items, with around 140,000 new listings added weekly, catering to a community of over 7.5 million fashion enthusiasts across 50 countries. The platform offers a curated selection of vintage and luxury clothing, jewelry, accessories, and footwear, enhancing the shopping experience through verified and desirable products. By fostering a highly engaged community, Vestiaire Collective empowers its members to actively participate in a more sustainable fashion economy.

Augure

Series E in 2015
Augure is a software company founded in 2002 in Paris, specializing in influencer marketing and public relations solutions. The company offers a platform that assists brands and agencies in managing their communication strategies by bridging the gap between traditional PR and influencer marketing. With over 1,000 clients utilizing the platform daily, Augure enables communication, PR, and public affairs teams to engage with relevant influencers, streamline campaign management, and enhance their media presence on social networks. In addition to its software, Augure provides consulting services through its data services team, helping clients interpret and leverage data to optimize their influencer marketing strategies. The company operates primarily in Europe and Latin America, serving a diverse range of clients, including prominent organizations in the corporate sector.

Unilend

Venture Round in 2015
Unilend is a crowdlending platform based in Paris, France, established in November 2013 by Nicolas Lesur. The platform facilitates direct financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by connecting them with a community of credit institutions. Unilend's approach allows businesses to access funding without collateral requirements, insurance fees, or personal deposits, thus streamlining the borrowing process. This sector-agnostic platform aims to provide SMEs with seamless access to capital, supporting their growth and operational needs.

Vestiaire Collective

Series C in 2013
Vestiaire Collective is a social commerce platform specializing in the buying and selling of luxury pre-owned fashion items. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Paris, the company promotes sustainable fashion by encouraging the circular fashion movement, which aims to reduce overproduction and waste in the industry. Vestiaire Collective boasts a unique inventory of approximately 3 million items, with around 140,000 new listings added weekly, catering to a community of over 7.5 million fashion enthusiasts across 50 countries. The platform offers a curated selection of vintage and luxury clothing, jewelry, accessories, and footwear, enhancing the shopping experience through verified and desirable products. By fostering a highly engaged community, Vestiaire Collective empowers its members to actively participate in a more sustainable fashion economy.

Vestiaire Collective

Series B in 2011
Vestiaire Collective is a social commerce platform specializing in the buying and selling of luxury pre-owned fashion items. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Paris, the company promotes sustainable fashion by encouraging the circular fashion movement, which aims to reduce overproduction and waste in the industry. Vestiaire Collective boasts a unique inventory of approximately 3 million items, with around 140,000 new listings added weekly, catering to a community of over 7.5 million fashion enthusiasts across 50 countries. The platform offers a curated selection of vintage and luxury clothing, jewelry, accessories, and footwear, enhancing the shopping experience through verified and desirable products. By fostering a highly engaged community, Vestiaire Collective empowers its members to actively participate in a more sustainable fashion economy.

Vestiaire Collective

Series A in 2010
Vestiaire Collective is a social commerce platform specializing in the buying and selling of luxury pre-owned fashion items. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Paris, the company promotes sustainable fashion by encouraging the circular fashion movement, which aims to reduce overproduction and waste in the industry. Vestiaire Collective boasts a unique inventory of approximately 3 million items, with around 140,000 new listings added weekly, catering to a community of over 7.5 million fashion enthusiasts across 50 countries. The platform offers a curated selection of vintage and luxury clothing, jewelry, accessories, and footwear, enhancing the shopping experience through verified and desirable products. By fostering a highly engaged community, Vestiaire Collective empowers its members to actively participate in a more sustainable fashion economy.

eYeka

Venture Round in 2010
eYeka is a Paris-based company founded in 2006 that specializes in connecting brands with creative talent to foster innovation and engagement. The company provides a range of services, including prospective and trends research, new product development, brand positioning, and marketing strategies. By facilitating co-creation, eYeka helps brands generate insights and develop social content that resonates with consumers. It builds direct connections between brands, agencies, and their target audiences through collaborative communication and co-innovation activities, enabling the creation of fun and engaging content.

Awdio

Venture Round in 2008
Awdio is a streaming platform that specializes in providing free live audio streams from clubs, concert venues, and artists across the globe. By connecting music enthusiasts with real-time performances, Awdio allows users to experience a diverse range of genres, including electronic music, hip-hop, jazz, and alternative rock, all from the comfort of their own location. The platform aggregates content from respected venues and events, offering continuous access to live music 24/7 across various time zones, from cities like New York to Melbourne. In addition to its free offerings, Awdio plans to introduce a paid service that will feature on-demand listening and enhanced audio quality. Through its innovative approach, Awdio seeks to transform the way people discover and enjoy live music worldwide.

Augure

Series D in 2008
Augure is a software company founded in 2002 in Paris, specializing in influencer marketing and public relations solutions. The company offers a platform that assists brands and agencies in managing their communication strategies by bridging the gap between traditional PR and influencer marketing. With over 1,000 clients utilizing the platform daily, Augure enables communication, PR, and public affairs teams to engage with relevant influencers, streamline campaign management, and enhance their media presence on social networks. In addition to its software, Augure provides consulting services through its data services team, helping clients interpret and leverage data to optimize their influencer marketing strategies. The company operates primarily in Europe and Latin America, serving a diverse range of clients, including prominent organizations in the corporate sector.

Telisma

Venture Round in 2007
Telisma S.A. specializes in the design, development, and sale of speech recognition software primarily for telecommunications and enterprise applications. The company offers a range of products, including TeliSpeech, which provides voice-activated services, and teliSpeech Recognizer, a server-based solution that accurately recognizes callers' utterances. Additionally, teliSpeech Studio allows for acoustic tuning and the creation of language variants, while teliSpeech Call Router supports natural language applications. Telisma is committed to enhancing the accuracy and fluency of its speech recognition technology, enabling users to interact with services using their vernacular language. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Paris, France, Telisma also has sales offices in the United Kingdom and India. It has been operating as a subsidiary of Onmobile Global Limited since 2008.

SkyRecon Systems

Series B in 2007
SkyRecon Systems SA specializes in the design and development of system and data security solutions. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Paris, France, with additional offices in San Jose, California, and London, the company offers its StormShield Unified Endpoint Protection solution. This comprehensive software ensures data leakage and theft protection, system attack and intrusion prevention, and integrated device control. It also features data encryption, application control, system firewalls, wireless security, anti-virus and anti-spyware capabilities, and network access control for devices operating on Windows. By focusing on behavioral security software, SkyRecon aims to protect against major internet browsing risks and attacks on operating systems and applications, thereby ensuring continuity of work for its clients' employees.

eYeka

Series A in 2006
eYeka is a Paris-based company founded in 2006 that specializes in connecting brands with creative talent to foster innovation and engagement. The company provides a range of services, including prospective and trends research, new product development, brand positioning, and marketing strategies. By facilitating co-creation, eYeka helps brands generate insights and develop social content that resonates with consumers. It builds direct connections between brands, agencies, and their target audiences through collaborative communication and co-innovation activities, enabling the creation of fun and engaging content.

Telisma

Series D in 2006
Telisma S.A. specializes in the design, development, and sale of speech recognition software primarily for telecommunications and enterprise applications. The company offers a range of products, including TeliSpeech, which provides voice-activated services, and teliSpeech Recognizer, a server-based solution that accurately recognizes callers' utterances. Additionally, teliSpeech Studio allows for acoustic tuning and the creation of language variants, while teliSpeech Call Router supports natural language applications. Telisma is committed to enhancing the accuracy and fluency of its speech recognition technology, enabling users to interact with services using their vernacular language. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Paris, France, Telisma also has sales offices in the United Kingdom and India. It has been operating as a subsidiary of Onmobile Global Limited since 2008.
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