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199 Ventures
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Investment thesis
199 Ventures backs ambitious entrepreneurs by pairing capital with operational support and distinctive marketing expertise. The firm embraces an 'invest in public' philosophy, sharing its journey openly through content on YouTube. The name 199 is meant to symbolize intuition, determination, relationships, leadership, wisdom, growth, and a call to action for a better world. Positioned as young and ambitious, the firm states it has invested in 13 startups and supported 200 startups overall.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 16, 2026.
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What they invest in
from 25 of 29 portfolio companiesMarketing Tech ×19SaaS ×13Sales Tech ×11AI & Machine Learning ×7Media & Entertainment ×5AdTech ×3Creator Economy ×3Data & Infrastructure ×3
HQs:United States×4France×3Australia×1United Kingdom×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 13 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×112 founders×2
Investments · 29 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12021 · 12014 · 13 dated
Blankboard Studio is a digital experience agency that provides web design, branding, marketing strategy, and SEO services to help businesses build and grow their online presence.
Creator EconomyMarketing TechSaaS
Clearview Social is an employee advocacy and social media sharing platform that lets employees share approved company content to LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X in one click via email, Slack, or Teams.
Marketing TechSaaSSocialBuffalo, US
Adrian Dayton(President)in
Condor provides an operating system for enterprise energy management, helping organizations monitor, forecast, and optimize energy procurement and consumption using AI-driven strategies.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnergyEnterprise SoftwareParis, FR
Jean Costa de Beauregard(Founder)inClément Grivel(Founder)inFlorian Pérocheau(Founder)in
Co-investorsAgoranovFrstKima VenturesY Combinator20VCBpifrance
Ewanity Marketing is a marketing consultancy focused on helping smaller, lesser-known companies and startups with limited budgets and teams.
AdTechMarketing Tech
GaggleAMP provides an employee advocacy platform that enables employees and stakeholders to share content within their networks to expand organizational social media reach and engagement.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaSSales TechSocialBoston, US
Glenn Gaudet(Founder and CEO)inJason Nochlin(Co-founder)in
Higo Creative sells Squarespace website templates designed specifically for health and wellness businesses, offering pre-built multi-page sites that can be customized without coding.
Marketing TechSaaSWellness & Fitness
A personal blog publishing articles and video-style commentary analyzing technology companies, startups, and industry trends.
Media & Entertainment
John Coogan(Founder)in
Co-investorsAir Street CapitalAndreessen HorowitzCreandumInitialized Capital
La Growth Machine is a lead generation and enrichment platform that integrates email finding and verification capabilities from multiple data providers.
AdTechMarketing TechSaaSSales Tech
Brice Maurin(Founder)in
Leapmesh provides a weekly newsletter and community resource for solo creators, sharing practical strategies and insights on growth, business building, and content creation without unnecessary complexity.
Creator EconomyMedia & Entertainment
Cheefoo
lemlist's B2B lead database helps sales teams find and contact decision-makers across 65M+ companies using verified contact information, enrichment, and intent signals.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureMarketing TechSaaSSales Tech
Guillaume Moubeche(Founder)in
Linc is an AI-powered business intelligence platform for fuel and convenience store operators, consolidating fuel data, store sales, and provider settlements into a single view.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureRetail Tech
Co-investorsAmplify.LA50 PartnersAcadian Ventures Management, LlcBetter AngleCloverFounders Future+4 more
Linked Helper is a LinkedIn automation platform that enables sales professionals and recruiters to automate outreach, lead generation, and engagement through features like AI-powered comments, connection requests, and profile visits.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaSSales Tech
Alexander Erin(Founder and owner CEO)
Lucis provides personalized health monitoring and guidance by combining laboratory biomarker testing with educational insights and actionable recommendations.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechWellness & FitnessParis, FR
Max Berthelot(Founder)inBaptiste Debever(Co-founder / CTO)inJulien Do Vale(M.D., MSc, Chief Medical Officer)in
BoardAntoine Andremont(M.D., PHD, President of the scientific board)Jérémy Bos(MD, MSc, Specialist in public health and clinical epidemiology)
Co-investorsCircle & Co.CloverMotier VenturesNorth South VenturesY CombinatorGeneral Catalyst+3 more
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Meet Alfred is an AI-powered platform that automates lead generation and sales outreach on LinkedIn for businesses.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaSSales Tech
Maddyness is a French media outlet covering entrepreneurship, innovation, and technology through news, analysis, opinion pieces, and practical guides.
Media & Entertainment
Louis Carle(Founder)in
Co-investorsDragonXIsaiISAI GestionPartech VenturesSistaAccel+1 more
The Branding Journal is an independent digital publication providing educational content and resources on branding strategy, identity, positioning, and management for entrepreneurs, marketers, and designers worldwide.
EdTechMarketing TechMedia & Entertainment
Marion Andrivet(Founder / Co-Owner)Julian Oppelt(Marketing & Partnerships / Co-Owner)in
Weber Shandwick is a global communications and public relations agency that provides strategic counsel and creative services to corporate and institutional clients across multiple regions and industries.
Enterprise SoftwareMarketing TechMedia & Entertainment
Gail Heimannin
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Euskal ConseilGreen Circle Foodtech VenturesSociableWolfpack
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesLucis · lucis.life · May 26, 2026
Condor Energy · ycombinator.com · Feb 24, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has 199 Ventures made?
- 199 Ventures has 29 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- What sectors does 199 Ventures focus on?
- 199 Ventures focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Who does 199 Ventures co-invest with?
- 199 Ventures most often shares deals with DragonX, Isai, ISAI Gestion, among 5 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamLever des fonds ou bootstrapping pour réussir ? - avec Andréa Bensaid (Eskimoz & 199 Ventures)
Dans la tête d'un CEO · Andréa Bensaid
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