Iris Capital

VC · Paris (France), Berlin (Germany)

VC

Seed

Series A

Cloud/SaaS

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Iris Capital is a European venture capital firm specializing in the digital economy, with a focus on early-stage and growth investments. Established in 1986 within the Caisse des Dépôts, the firm became independent in 2003. Over the years, Iris Capital has invested over a billion euros in more than 300 innovative companies across Europe and beyond. The firm is sponsored by major corporations, including Orange, Publicis, Valeo, BRED Banque Populaire, and Bpifrance, which support its multi-corporate venture fund dedicated to the digital economy. Iris Capital's investment strategy encompasses various sectors, including media, telecommunications, information technology, and internet services, reflecting the convergence of these industries into today's digital landscape. The firm's geographical reach spans over 20 countries, with a strong presence in continental Europe, particularly in France, Germany, Benelux, and Switzerland. Iris Capital operates as a lead investor or value-added co-investor, managing funds such as STC Ventures, the corporate venture fund of Saudi Arabian telecom operator STC. The firm's portfolio includes companies like Adjust, Adomik, Getsafe, iAdvize, Kyriba, Lookout, PlaceIQ, Quantifind, ReBuy, Scality, Searchmetrics, Secret Double Octopus, Shift Technology, Studitemps, and Yodo1. Notable past investments include Careem (acquired by Uber), Cobi (acquired by Bosch), and MoPub (acquired by Twitter). Iris Capital's offices are located in Paris, San Francisco, Berlin, Munich, Tel Aviv, Tokyo, and Dubai.

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