Iris Capital

Venture Capital Paris, France Est. 1986
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About

Iris Capital is a multi-corporate venture capital firm active primarily in Europe, with a focus on the digital economy. Founded in 1986 in Paris, Iris Capital has invested over a billion euros in more than 300 innovative companies. Iris Capital is actively supported by its corporate investors, who offer solid expertise, strategic vision, and experience in the areas of Industry 4.0, the internet of things, cybersecurity, and 5G networks, as well as artificial intelligence, big data, cloud computing, and software design. The firm proactively seeks companies with the potential to become industry disrupters and leaders, both locally and internationally. It invests in experienced teams, cutting-edge technologies, high-growth markets, and viable and sustainable business models. Iris Capital has offices and investors based in Paris, Berlin, Tel Aviv, Tokyo, and San Francisco, and has built Iris Capital MENA in Dubai. In June 2017, the firm announced the closing of IrisNext, a $280 million fund aimed at seed- to growth-stage start-ups. The funds investors include a number of corporate entities, including Publicis, Valeo, and Orange, alongside institutions such as Bpifrance and BRED Banque Populaire.

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What is Iris Capital's primary geographic focus for investments?
Iris Capital is a multi-corporate venture capital firm primarily active in Europe, with a focus on the digital economy.
When was Iris Capital founded and where is its headquarters located?
Iris Capital was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Paris, France.
What is the total amount Iris Capital has invested in innovative companies?
Iris Capital has invested over a billion euros in more than 300 innovative companies.
Which fund did Iris Capital close in June 2017, and what was its size and target stage?
In June 2017, Iris Capital closed IrisNext, a $280 million fund aimed at seed- to growth-stage start-ups.
Who are some of the corporate and institutional investors in Iris Capital's IrisNext fund?
Investors in IrisNext include corporate entities like Publicis, Valeo, and Orange, alongside institutions such as Bpifrance and BRED Banque Populaire.
What are some key technological areas Iris Capital's corporate investors offer expertise in?
Iris Capital's corporate investors offer expertise in Industry 4.0, IoT, cybersecurity, 5G networks, AI, big data, cloud computing, and software design.
Which Israeli company in Iris Capital's portfolio was acquired in October 2021?
Celeno Communications, an Israeli company in Iris Capital's portfolio, was acquired by Renesas for $315 million in October 2021.
What are some of the notable Israeli companies in Iris Capital's portfolio, according to startupim data?
Notable Israeli portfolio companies include Secret Double Octopus and Celeno Communications. For a full list, please refer to startupim.
What is Iris Capital's sector concentration based on its portfolio companies?
According to startupim data, Iris Capital's portfolio shows concentration in Cyber Security (2 companies), Industrial Technologies (1 company), and Business Software (1 company).