Iris Capital

Iris Capital Overview

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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Jan 6, 2019 · en.globes.co.il

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French VC firm Iris Capital plans extensive investment in Israel

French venture capital firm Iris Capital plans to expand its investment activity in Israel, with new investments of $5-15 million annually. They recently led a $10 million investment in Israeli Wi-Fi solutions company Celeno. Iris Capital aims to support Celenos expansion in Europe and its product development. Iris Capital is the only French venture capital firm that operates directly in Israel. They have invested in other Israeli companies such as Secret Double Octopus and Hola. Iris Capital offers Israeli companies access to the European ecosystem and provides strategic support beyond funding. Celeno, the recipient of the recent investment, develops Wi-Fi chipsets for high-volume wireless connectivity and is looking for an exit deal.

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Nov 23, 2017 · venturebeat.com

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European VC firm Iris Capital closes $280 million fund for multi-stage startups in Europe and U.S.

Iris Capital, a European VC firm, has announced the first closing of a new €250 million fund called IrisNext. The fund aims to invest in seed-to-growth stage startups primarily in Europe, with a focus on France and Germany. It will also include an investment strategy for U.S. startups. IrisNext investors include corporate entities such as Publicis, Valeo, and Orange, as well as institutions like Bpifrance and BRED Banque Populaire. The fund will cover various industries including IoT, cybersecurity, 5G networks, AI, big data, cloud computing, and software design. Iris Capital has previously invested in both European and U.S.-based companies. Other European funds, such as Atomico and 83North, have also recently closed significant funding rounds.

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Aluf Kalman Magen Street 3, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

62 Rue Pierre Charron, 75008 Paris, France

Dubai Media City - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Kamiosaki, Shinagawa City, Tokyo, Japan

Kemperpl. 110785, Berlin, Germany

350 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA, USA

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