
Breega
Description
Breega is a prominent European venture capital firm headquartered in Paris, France, with a strong focus on financing startups across the digital economy. Established with a mission to support ambitious founders from Seed to Series B stages, Breega distinguishes itself through a highly hands-on approach, providing comprehensive operational support to its portfolio companies. This includes dedicated teams specializing in talent acquisition, business development, marketing, and finance, aiming to accelerate growth beyond just capital injection.
Over the years, Breega has successfully raised several funds, solidifying its position as a significant player in the European tech ecosystem and increasingly in the US. In 2022, the firm announced the closing of its fourth flagship fund, Breega IV, at a substantial €250 million, earmarked for investments primarily in Europe. Further expanding its global reach, Breega also launched its first dedicated US fund, Breega US Fund I, which closed at $75 million in 2023. These fundraises collectively bring Breega's total assets under management to well over €700 million, demonstrating their robust financial capacity.
Breega's investment strategy targets a diverse range of sectors within the digital economy, including SaaS, fintech, healthtech, deeptech, future of work, future of commerce, and artificial intelligence. The firm typically writes initial checks ranging from approximately $500,000 for early-stage Seed rounds up to $10,000,000 for more mature Series A and B opportunities. They also reserve significant capital for follow-on investments, supporting their portfolio companies through subsequent funding rounds. This flexible investment approach allows them to back promising ventures across various growth phases.
With its dual focus on capital provision and operational excellence, Breega has built a reputation for being a founder-friendly investor. Their commitment to providing tangible support, combined with substantial financial backing, positions them as a strategic partner for startups aiming for rapid scale and international expansion. Their growing presence in both European and US markets underscores their ambition to identify and nurture the next generation of global tech leaders.
Investor Profile
Breega has backed more than 122 startups, with 10 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 90 rounds, about 74% of its total and boasts 13 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in France, United Kingdom, United States.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, FinTech, Financial Services.
- Led 8 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $500K – $10M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (42%)
- Series A (27%)
- Series Unknown (15%)
- Series B (9%)
- Pre Seed (3%)
- Series C (2%)
- Series D (1%)
- Convertible Note (1%)
Country Focus
- France (60%)
- United Kingdom (10%)
- United States (9%)
- Spain (7%)
- Germany (3%)
- South Africa (2%)
- Portugal (2%)
- Senegal (2%)
- Belgium (2%)
- Uganda (1%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Fintech
- Financial Services
- Information Technology
- Saas
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Apps
- Payments
- Finance
- Internet
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