Lunar Ventures

Lunar Ventures

Lunar Ventures is a highly technical DeepTech venture capital firm with a unique specialization in early-stage software-first innovation, making it highly relevant for space companies building computational and AI-driven systems.By investing at the convergence of machine learning, aerospace autonomy, and scalable computation for extreme environments, Lunar Ventures plays a critical role in advancing the NewSpace software stack—even if it does not invest in launchers or hardware platforms directly.

Location: Berlin, Germany

Turenne Capital

Turenne Capital

Turenne Capital is an independent private equity firm owned by its management team, with nearly €2 billion in assets under management. The firm supports companies, start-ups, SMEs, and mid-caps with equity financing at each stage of their development throughout France. Turenne Capital draws on sector expertise and dedicated teams in healthcare, industrial and deep tech startups, hospitality, B2B services for engineering players, and environmental services sectors. With a mission-driven approach since 2023, the firm actively supports its portfolio companies in their CSR initiatives, promoting the sharing of value creation.

Location: Paris, Ile-de-France, France

iXO Private Equity

iXO Private Equity

iXO Private Equity is an independent private equity firm wholly owned by its management team. Based in Toulouse, Bordeaux, Marseille, and Lyon, the firm invests in equity in small and mid-cap companies (SMEs-ETIs) in the Greater South of France (South-East and South-West) and the Auvergne–Rhône-Alpes region. With nearly 30 years of experience, iXO Private Equity is committed to long-term partnerships with its portfolio companies, supported by a multidisciplinary committee of experts.

Location: Toulouse, Midi-Pyrenees, France

Lifeline Ventures

Lifeline Ventures

Founded in 2009, Lifeline Ventures is a Helsinki-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments across various sectors, including health, climate tech, hardware, software, and marketplaces. The firm is known for its hands-on approach, working closely with founders from the inception of their companies to help them scale globally.

Location: Helisinki, Finland

Karista

Karista

Karista is an independent early-stage venture capital firm based in Paris, France. Over the past two decades, Karista has invested in more than 100 companies, supporting ambitious entrepreneurs in sectors such as Health, Digital, Technology, and NewSpace. The firm emphasizes providing more than just capital, offering mentorship, resources, and a strong network to help portfolio companies grow and succeed.

Location: Paris, Ile-de-France, France

Innovacom

Innovacom

Innovacom is a French venture capital firm specializing in digital and deep tech investments. With over €1 billion invested in more than 300 companies, Innovacom has been instrumental in supporting startups that lead technological innovation across various sectors.

Location: Paris, Ile-de-France, France

Hapiness Capital

Hapiness Capital

Happiness Capital is a Hong Kong-based venture capital firm established in 2017 under the Lee Kum Kee Group. The firm adopts a unique investment philosophy centered on the "Happiness Return," aiming to support startups that contribute positively to society while achieving financial success.

Location: Terrace, Central, Hong Kong

Crédit Mutuel Innovation

Crédit Mutuel Innovation

Crédit Mutuel Innovation (CMI) stands out among European venture capital investors for its strong commitment to SpaceTech, DeepTech, and dual-use sectors. By offering long-term, patient capital and maintaining minority positions, CMI supports technological champions through critical phases of industrialization, commercialization, and international scaling.

Location: Paris, France

HV Capital

HV Capital

HV Capital, formerly known as HV Holtzbrinck Ventures, is a leading early-stage and growth investor in Europe. With nine fund generations over 23 years and €2.8 billion in managed assets, HV Capital has invested in around 225 internet and technology companies. The firm supports startups with ticket sizes ranging from €0.5 million to €60 million, enabling them to finance startups through all growth phases.

Location: Munich, Bayern, Germany

Wind Capital

Wind Capital

Wind Capital is a Paris-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments in European deep-tech startups focused on climate resilience and sustainability. The firm operates under the EU SFDR Article 9 classification, emphasizing measurable environmental impact.

Location: Paris, France

Starquest Capital

Starquest Capital

Starquest Capital is a French venture capital firm specializing in investments in high-tech startups with strong intellectual property. The firm focuses on supporting innovative companies in the early stages of development, particularly those with a global ambition and a commitment to sustainable development.​

Location: Paris, France

Expansion Ventures

Expansion Ventures

Expansion Ventures is a pan-European venture capital firm dedicated to investing in early-stage startups within the aerospace, defense, and sustainable aviation sectors. The firm aims to bolster European technological sovereignty by supporting innovative companies from pre-seed to Series B stages.

Location: Paris, Ile-de-France, France