Iris Capital
Seed–Late Stage · 23 people tracked
Investment thesis
IRIS funds technology innovators and disruptors in Europe across multiple stages of growth. The firm supports entrepreneurs from seed through late-stage funding, with a focus on AI and data-driven companies, enterprise software, fintech and insurtech solutions, logistics technology, cybersecurity, and other technology-enabled businesses.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 20, 2026.
Team · 23 people
from the firm's websiteJoined IRIS in 2002 as Partner and became Managing Partner in 2019, responsible for late-stage and growth investments across Europe and beyond.
Joined IRIS in 1998 as Partner and became Managing Partner in 2016, primarily overseeing late-stage and growth investments in France.
Joined IRIS as Principal in 2013, became Partner in 2016 and Managing Partner in 2019, primarily responsible for early-stage investments in France and Germany with focused interest in AI, deep tech, and industry 4.0.
Joined IRIS in 2019 as Partner focusing on late-stage and growth capital investments in the DACH region and across Europe, with expertise in B2B software, supply chain, logistics, deeptech, and industry 4.0.
Joined IRIS in 2022 covering late-stage and growth investments in Europe, leading growth investments in France with strong expertise in enterprise software, analytics, fintech, insurtech, and digital platforms.
Joined IRIS in 2018 as Principal and became Partner in 2021, based in Berlin investing in early-stage companies within the DACH region with focus on software applications, marketplaces, and B2B networks.
Joined IRIS in 2023 as Venture Principal on the early-stage team, focusing on identifying and investing in French startups with particular interest in developer tools, data infrastructure, automation, industry solutions, and proptech.
Joined IRIS in 2025 as Principal on the early-stage team in Berlin, specializing in B2B tech startups across the DACH region with focus on AI, SaaS, and energy.
Joined IRIS in 2012 as Venture Partner based in Dubai, supporting companies across the Middle East.
Joined IRIS in 2025 as Senior Associate in the Growth investment team to support deal sourcing, bringing expertise in B2B software and fintech.
Joined IRIS's early-stage team in 2021 as Associate, sourcing and executing investments in the French market with focus on fintech, entertainment, and SaaS.
Joined IRIS in 2023 as Regulatory Compliance and Internal Control Officer, overseeing deployment and monitoring of European and national financial regulations.
Joined IRIS in 2005 to assist Managing Partners with day-to-day responsibilities, now working with Communications and Events teams on key outreach activities.
Joined IRIS in 2017 as CFO and Compliance Officer, responsible for company finances, accounting, financial compliance, and finance administration.
Joined IRIS in 2025 as Sustainability Manager, in charge of defining and implementing IRIS's sustainability roadmap and providing operational support to portfolio companies.
Joined IRIS in 2025 as Associate based in Paris, working on late-stage and growth investments across Europe with expertise in healthtech, supply chain, and industry 4.0.
Joined IRIS's early-stage team in 2026 as Senior Associate, sourcing and executing investments in the French market with particular focus on deep tech, space, health, and industrial technologies.
Joined IRIS in 2024 as Marketing and Community Manager, focused on amplifying the firm's presence and nurturing the portfolio community.
Joined IRIS in 2026 as Investment Manager in the Munich-based growth investment team, driving deal sourcing and execution across Europe with emphasis on Germany and focus on B2B software and cybersecurity.
What they invest in
from 11 of 63 portfolio companiesEnterprise Software ×9AI & Machine Learning ×6Developer Tools ×4Data & Infrastructure ×3Cloud Computing ×2Cybersecurity ×2Logistics & Supply Chain ×2Marketing Tech ×2
HQs:France×3United States×3
Investments · showing 60 of 63
founders shown can be your intro pathAdaptive builds adaptive generative AI systems tailored to individual company use cases, moving beyond generic models to incorporate specific organizational knowledge and requirements.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareNew York, US
Escape provides an offensive security platform that continuously maps an organization's attack surface and identifies vulnerabilities the way attackers would, integrating directly into engineering workflows. The platform is designed for security teams managing large numbers of developers.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareNew York City, US
Tristan Kalos(Founder)inAntoine Carossio(Founder)inOlivier Pomel(Co-founder & CEO)Renaud Deraison(Co-founder & CEO)
Exotec provides warehouse automation systems, particularly its Skypod system, for order fulfillment and logistics operations used by large brands. The company serves enterprises managing supply chain and inventory challenges globally.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsLille, FR
Forto is a freight forwarding and logistics platform that manages international cargo transportation for enterprise brands. The company operates a digital supply chain service across Europe and Asia, serving customers in fashion, furniture, electronics and other industries.
Logistics & Supply Chain
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OpsMill develops Infrahub, a graph-based data management platform with built-in version control and CI workflows designed for infrastructure automation at scale. The platform serves infrastructure engineering teams managing complex automation stacks and data infrastructure.
Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software
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Qovery provides a Kubernetes platform that runs in customers' own cloud environments, allowing engineering teams to manage infrastructure through policy-based controls rather than manual administration. The platform enables both human engineers and AI agents to deploy applications with consistent RBAC, compliance, and audit capabilities.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareParis, FR
Romaric PhilogeneMorgan Perry
Quantifind provides AI-powered enrichment and investigation tools for financial crime compliance, helping investigators reduce false positives and accelerate case reviews using entity resolution, risk scoring, and unified intelligence from sanctions lists, news articles, and corporate records.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechGovTech
Red Points provides brand protection services including counterfeit removal, anti-piracy, domain management, and impersonation removal across digital channels like marketplaces, websites, and social media. The platform serves brands and content creators looking to protect their intellectual property and online reputation.
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaS
Shift Technology develops AI agents that automate and transform critical insurance workflows, including claims processing and fraud detection. The company serves P&C, travel, health, workers' compensation, and life insurers globally.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareInsurTechParis, FR
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Qlik Talend provides data integration, quality, and governance solutions that support ETL, ELT, and real-time data operations for enterprises. The platform operates across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments to help organizations manage data pipelines and enable analytics and machine learning initiatives.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software
Talon.One provides a cloud-based incentives engine that enables businesses to design, manage, and execute loyalty programs and promotional campaigns in real-time across multiple channels and markets. The platform serves enterprise brands seeking flexible, code-free solutions for customer rewards and incentive management.
Enterprise SoftwareMarketing TechRetail TechSaaS
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Iris Capital invest at?
- Iris Capital invests at the Seed, Series A, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Iris Capital focus on?
- Iris Capital focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, Fintech, InsurTech, Logistics & Supply Chain, SaaS.
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