
Investessor
Description
Investessor is a prominent Business Angels network based in Boulogne-Billancourt, France, primarily focused on supporting and financing innovative start-ups within the Île-de-France region. Established in 2003, this network comprises over 500 active business angels who pool their capital, expertise, and networks to foster the growth of promising early-stage companies. Investessor positions itself as a crucial player in the French startup ecosystem, providing not only financial backing but also strategic guidance and mentorship to its portfolio companies across diverse sectors.
Since its inception, Investessor has demonstrated a significant commitment to the French entrepreneurial landscape. The network has successfully financed more than 200 innovative start-ups, deploying a substantial cumulative capital of over €50 million (approximately $54 million USD). This extensive track record highlights their consistent activity and impact in the seed and early-stage investment space. The average investment per project stands at approximately €250,000 (around $270,000 USD), indicating their capacity to lead or significantly contribute to initial funding rounds for nascent ventures.
Investessor typically targets seed and early-stage funding rounds, with their investment tickets ranging from €50,000 to €500,000. This translates to a typical first cheque size between approximately $54,000 USD and $540,000 USD. Their broad sector agnostic approach allows them to consider innovative projects from various industries, reflecting their belief in the potential of groundbreaking ideas regardless of the specific market. By combining financial investment with active mentorship, Investessor aims to accelerate the development and market entry of the next generation of French innovative companies.
Investor Profile
Investessor has backed more than 33 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 8 rounds, about 24% of its total and boasts 4 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series Unknown, Pre Seed rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in France, United States.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Internet, Artificial Intelligence (AI).
- Typical check size: $54K – $540K.
Stage Focus
- Seed (67%)
- Series Unknown (15%)
- Pre Seed (9%)
- Angel (6%)
- Series A (3%)
Country Focus
- France (94%)
- United States (6%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Internet
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Apps
- Education
- Information Technology
- Augmented Reality
- Car Sharing
- Mobile
- Navigation
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