
Supernova Invest
Description
Supernova Invest is a prominent French venture capital firm with a specialized focus on deeptech innovation. Based in Paris, the firm leverages its unparalleled expertise and capital to support and scale fast-growing startups across critical sectors including Health, Energy & Environment, Industry 4.0, and Digital. As a subsidiary of the CEA (French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission), Supernova Invest benefits from a strong scientific and technological foundation, enabling it to identify and nurture groundbreaking technologies with significant market potential.
The firm manages a substantial portfolio, with approximately €700 million in assets under management spread across six distinct funds. This significant capital base allows Supernova Invest to deploy resources effectively across various stages of a startup's lifecycle, from early-stage seed rounds through to more mature growth-stage investments. Their investment strategy is characterized by a long-term vision, aiming to provide not just financial backing but also strategic guidance and access to a robust network within the deeptech ecosystem.
Supernova Invest typically provides initial cheque sizes ranging from €1 million to €10 million, demonstrating their capacity to support companies from their foundational stages up to substantial Series A and B rounds. For instance, their Supernova Invest 4 and 6 funds often target seed to Series A investments with tickets between €1 million and €5 million, while their Supernova Invest 5 fund focuses on Series A to Series B rounds, deploying capital from €3 million to €10 million. With over 100 investments made since its inception, Supernova Invest has established itself as a key player in the European deeptech landscape, committed to fostering innovation that addresses global challenges.
Investor Profile
Supernova Invest has backed more than 84 startups, with 15 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 28 rounds, about 33% of its total and boasts 2 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Series Unknown, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in France, United States, Switzerland.
- Strong thematic focus on Health Care, Medical Device, Manufacturing.
- Led 6 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $1.1M – $10.8M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (32%)
- Series Unknown (24%)
- Series B (21%)
- Series C (12%)
- Seed (11%)
Country Focus
- France (88%)
- United States (2%)
- Switzerland (2%)
- Israel (2%)
- Denmark (2%)
- United Kingdom (1%)
- Belgium (1%)
Industry Focus
- Health Care
- Medical Device
- Manufacturing
- Biotechnology
- Medical
- Software
- Semiconductor
- Information Technology
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Logistics
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