
Capitole Angels
Description
Capitole Angels is a well-established business angel network based in the Occitanie region of France, specifically operating out of Ramonville-Saint-Agne. Founded in 2005, the association was created by experienced entrepreneurs with a deep understanding of the startup ecosystem, aiming to channel private capital and expertise into promising early-stage ventures. Their core mission revolves around identifying, financing, and actively supporting innovative projects with strong growth potential, primarily within their regional ecosystem but also extending beyond.
The network's investment strategy is notably broad, demonstrating a sector-agnostic approach. Capitole Angels actively seeks out startups across diverse industries, including health, digital technologies, industrial applications, environmental solutions, and various service sectors. They primarily focus on seed-stage investments, providing crucial initial capital that often bridges the gap between early bootstrapping and larger institutional funding rounds. Beyond financial backing, the network emphasizes the provision of mentorship, strategic guidance, and access to their extensive professional networks, leveraging the collective experience of their business angel members to help portfolio companies navigate challenges and accelerate growth.
Capitole Angels boasts a significant track record of activity and impact within the French startup landscape. Since its inception, the network has successfully invested in over 100 startups, showcasing a consistent commitment to fostering innovation. Cumulatively, the business angels within the network have deployed more than 20 million euros (approximately $21.6 million USD) into these ventures, underscoring their substantial financial contribution to the early-stage ecosystem. The typical investment ticket provided by Capitole Angels, representing the collective contribution of its members to a single project, generally ranges from 100,000 euros to 500,000 euros (approximately $108,000 to $540,000 USD). This range positions them as a key player for startups seeking substantial seed funding and experienced angel support in France.
Investor Profile
Capitole Angels has backed more than 22 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 8 rounds, about 36% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Angel, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in France.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Information Technology, Manufacturing.
- Typical check size: $108K – $540K.
Stage Focus
- Seed (41%)
- Angel (36%)
- Series Unknown (14%)
- Pre Seed (5%)
- Equity Crowdfunding (5%)
Country Focus
- France (100%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Information Technology
- Manufacturing
- Automotive
- Internet
- 3d Technology
- Education
- Renewable Energy
- Food And Beverage
- Cyber Security
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