Kima Ventures

Kima Ventures is a Paris-based venture capital firm that invests globally in early-stage startups.

Venture Capital Active Paris, France Est. 2010
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Last updated 2026-07-20
Portfolio
17
in our dataset
Rounds participated
18
Rounds led
0
Rounds' value
$20.4M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
Pre-Seed, Seed, A Round

About

Kima Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2010 by French entrepreneurs Xavier Niel and Jeremie Berrebi. Headquartered in Paris, France, Kima Ventures is known for being one of the world's most active early-stage investors, typically investing in 2 to 3 startups per week globally. The firm operates as an evergreen single-LP vehicle, solely funded by Xavier Niel, allowing for continuous investment without the constraints of traditional fund cycles. Kima Ventures primarily invests in pre-seed and seed stage startups across a wide range of sectors, providing standardized investment tickets of approximately €150,000 ($150,000) per company. The firm emphasizes supporting founders with funding, a robust network of over 1,400 portfolio companies, and strategic guidance to accelerate their growth.

Portfolio · 17

3DSHOOK
Online Store for 3D Printing Models
1 round $650K committed Latest: 2014-10
Marquee
Solutions for Independent Marketing Pros
1 round $700K committed Latest: 2014-09
Curiyo
Add-on for Media Sites
1 round $1.9M committed Latest: 2014-06
Hachiko
Smart Dog Collars
1 round Latest: 2014-05
Aniways
Chat-enhancing Monetization Solutions
1 round $1.0M committed Latest: 2014-01
Ku
Creative Communication App
1 round $150K committed Latest: 2013-11
Greenbox
Smart Garden Watering System
1 round $250K committed Latest: 2013-06
Sparkup
IoT Book Reader for Kids
1 round $4.3M committed Latest: 2012-11
iSale
Mobile-guided Selling Solution
1 round $150K committed Latest: 2012-11
Planet Soho
Business Management Solutions
2 rounds $9.0M committed Latest: 2012-01
Crave
Platform for Digital Creators
1 round $145K committed Latest: 2011-07
Tap2print
Quality Print Products Directly from your App to their Home
1 round $150K committed Latest: 2011-06
TicTacTi
Rich Media Monetization Platform
1 round $1.6M committed Latest: 2011-06
SureVisit
SEO Engine for Website Owners
1 round $75K committed Latest: 2010-12
Fooducate
Nutritional Information App for Grocery Shopping
1 round $50K committed Latest: 2010-11
Effdon Networks
High-speed Optical Communication Systems
1 round $250K committed Latest: 2010-06
AstroloMe
Personalized and Social Astrology Forecast Services
1 round

Investment activity

6 portfolio exits on record.

Portfolio by sector

Business Software9
Media & Entertainment Technologies7
Undisclosed4
Retail Platforms4
Fintech & Insurtech2
Cyber Security1
Energy Tech1
Agriculture & Food Technologies1

Q&A

What are Kima Ventures' most recent exits?
Kima Ventures has had two recent exits: Caja Robotics was acquired by Fives Group in September 2025, and Costockage was acquired by Ardian in January 2024.
What was Kima Ventures' most recent exit prior to 2024?
Kima Ventures' most recent exit prior to 2024 was Smore, which was acquired by SchoolStatus in February 2023.
Which sectors does Kima Ventures primarily focus on for its portfolio companies?
Kima Ventures' portfolio companies are primarily concentrated in Business Software and Media & Entertainment Technologies, with 9 and 7 companies respectively.
What are the primary investment stages for Kima Ventures?
Kima Ventures invests across Pre-Seed, Seed, and A Round stages. According to startupim data, they have made 25 Seed investments and 4 A Round investments.
Can you name a notable acquisition for Kima Ventures from 2021?
In October 2021, Kima Ventures saw its portfolio company Wibbitz, a video creation platform, acquired by Vimeo.
What is Kima Ventures' investment strategy regarding lead positions?
Kima Ventures primarily invests as a lead investor but also co-invests alongside other investors.
Who are the key personnel at Kima Ventures?
The key personnel at Kima Ventures include Jean de La Rochebrochard as Managing Partner, Alexis Robert as Partner, and Jeanne Cluset as Associate.
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