Hi Inov
Venture capitalLyon · Seed–Series B
Investment thesis
Invests seed–Series B in Franco‑German B2B software (productivity, infrastructure resilience, AI) across France, DACH, Benelux; offers industrial family networks and four operating partners for hands‑on B2B SaaS support.
What they invest in
from 4 of 7 portfolio companiesDeveloper Tools ×3SaaS ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2Cloud Computing ×2Enterprise Software ×2Marketing Tech ×1Social ×1
HQs:Germany×2United States×1
Investments · 7 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAgorapulse is a social media management platform for scheduling posts, moderating a unified inbox, social listening, reporting, and measuring social media ROI across major networks.
Marketing TechSaaSSocial
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Hi Inov invest at?
- Hi Inov invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- What is Hi Inov's typical check size?
- Hi Inov typically writes checks of $540K – $10.8M.
- What sectors does Hi Inov focus on?
- Hi Inov focuses on Data & Infrastructure, EdTech, Enterprise Software, Media & Entertainment, Mobility & Transportation, Retail Tech, SaaS.
- Where is Hi Inov located?
- Hi Inov is headquartered in Lyon, FR.
- Does Hi Inov lead rounds?
- Yes, Hi Inov leads investment rounds.
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Co-investors · 9
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