Caphorn Invest
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CapHorn got acquired by Anaxago in 2022, which means they're now part of a crowdfunding platform empire rather than a pure VC. They've got one unicorn (Ledger) and decent exits, but let's be real - this is a solid mid-tier French fund, not the next Sequoia. They talk up their conviction plays like Worldia, which survived COVID, but that's table stakes for any decent VC. With 14 team members and no board seats, they're more financial investors than hands-on partners. The Anaxago integration could be a plus for deal flow and follow-on capital, or it could mean more bureaucracy and less focus. The proof will be in Fund 3 performance.
- —Best for: French B2B SaaS and healthtech startups seeking €2-10M Series A
- —Watch out for: Post-acquisition integration - unclear how Anaxago ownership affects decision-making
- —Known for: Solid execution, reasonable terms, but not the most value-add partners
CapHorn focuses on accelerating the environmental transition through next-generation buildings, energy, transport and agriculture, optimizing healthcare systems through innovative medical devices and digital health solutions, and modernizing traditional businesses through digital transformation. They invest in healthtech, impact & sustainable cities, enterprise software and web3, committing €1M to €15M in high growth start-ups.
They've made 34 Series A investments with an average round size of $7.88M, plus 10 Seed investments at $4.09M average. Their actual portfolio spans Enterprise Applications, Consumer, Retail, Vertical SaaS and HealthTech, with 75 tech companies, 65 B2B companies, and 47 software companies. They primarily invest in Series A rounds in France-based startups.
Former Director at Aster Capital Partners and InterCloud, with a graduate degree from Stanford and undergraduate from Ecole Polytechnique. Became Managing Director after the Anaxago acquisition and leads the fund's investment acceleration strategy. Co-founder of CapHorn with extensive VC experience.
Current principal since February 2016 with long history in investment and capital management. Under his leadership, Cap Horn has become one of the leading investment firms in France with a strong portfolio he's passionate about supporting. Leads investments like Worldia and frequently represents the fund in CEO interviews.
Joined CapHorn in 2017 after 15+ years of international operational experience at Microsoft and Tata Communications, now their most trusted Venture Partner. Canadian with interests in macroeconomics, investment trends, cloud technologies, and ski touring in the Alps.
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