CEA Investissement
Description
CEA Investissement is a prominent French venture capital fund established in 1999, specializing in the financing and development of deeptech startups. Its unique value proposition stems from its close affiliation with the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) and other public research organizations. This connection allows CEA Investissement to play a crucial role in the technology transfer process, transforming groundbreaking scientific research into viable commercial ventures.
The fund primarily targets seed and Series A stage companies, providing initial investment tickets that typically range from €100,000 to €5,000,000. Their investment focus spans a diverse array of deep technology sectors, including new materials, microelectronics, health, digital technologies, energy, and environmental solutions. This broad yet specialized approach enables them to support innovations across various critical industries, leveraging the intellectual property and expertise generated within public research.
Since its inception, CEA Investissement has made a significant impact on the French innovation ecosystem, having invested in over 100 deeptech startups. Their strategy often involves licensing technologies developed within public research institutions, providing a robust foundation for their portfolio companies. By bridging the gap between cutting-edge scientific discovery and market application, CEA Investissement actively contributes to the commercialization of advanced technologies and the growth of high-tech industries in France.
Investor Profile
CEA Investissement has backed more than 41 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 2 rounds, about 5% of its total and boasts 8 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 States, Canada.
- Strong thematic focus on Manufacturing, Electronics, Semiconductor.
- Typical check size: $108K – $5.4M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (32%)
- Series A (27%)
- Series Unknown (17%)
- Series B (10%)
- Series D (5%)
- Series C (2%)
- Series E (2%)
- Convertible Note (2%)
- Undisclosed (2%)
Country Focus
- France (90%)
- United States (7%)
- Canada (2%)
Industry Focus
- Manufacturing
- Electronics
- Semiconductor
- Energy
- Biotechnology
- Hardware
- Information Technology
- Software
- Industrial
- Robotics
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