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Iris Capital

Venture capital

Paris · Seed–Late Stage · 27 people tracked

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Investment thesis

IRIS positions itself as a tech-first venture capital and growth investor, backing technology companies across their lifecycle from seed and Series A to late-stage and growth. The firm emphasizes adapted funding and hands-on support, drawing on its experience to help companies advance at each stage of their development.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Late Stage
Check
$1.1M – $32.4M
HQ
Paris, FR
Instruments
Equity
Founded
1986
Last 12 months
1 investment
AUM
$907.2M
Tracked investments
65

Team · 27 people

from the firm's website & public directories

What they invest in

from 54 of 65 portfolio companies

SaaS ×29Enterprise Software ×21AI & Machine Learning ×20Marketing Tech ×12AdTech ×9Data & Infrastructure ×9Fintech ×7Cloud Computing ×6

HQs:France×11United States×8Germany×4United Arab Emirates×1Netherlands×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 16 portfolio companies
44%
solo founders
7 of 16 mapped founding teams
29%
repeat founders
of 14 founders with career history

Founding team size:solo founder×72 founders×83 founders×1

Where their founders studiedfrom 12 founders with education data

École Polytechnique ×2Harvard University ×2HEC Paris ×2Yale University ×2

Where their founders worked beforefrom 14 founders with career history

Stanford University ×2

Investments · 65 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2026 · 12017 · 12016 · 13 dated

Zeta Globalzetaglobal.comin𝕏NYSE: ZETA

Zeta Global is a marketing technology company providing data- and AI-driven products for marketing, CRM, and media activation.

AdTechAI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaSNew York, US

David A. Steinberg(Co-Founder, Chairman, CEO)John Sculley(Co-Founder, Vice Chairman Emeritus)Steven Gerber(President)Christopher Greiner(Chief Financial Officer)Christian Monberg(Chief Technology Officer and Head of Product)Neej Gore(Chief Data Officer)

Co-investorsFelicis VenturesSavano Capital Partners

Escape Technologies, Inc.Jan 2026SEC filinghigh confidence

Biarritz

Tristan Kalos(Executive Officer, Director)Antoine Carossio(Executive Officer, Director)Gabriel-James Safar(Director)

BoardSuranga Chandratillake(Director)in

Board seatJulien-David Nitlech· per SEC Form D · $18M raise · filed Jul 2026

Co-investorsBalderton Capital

Kyribakyriba.cominJul 2016

Kyriba provides cloud SaaS treasury and finance solutions with a focus on data security, compliance, and financial controls for corporate treasury functions.

Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSSan Diego, US

Dubois Remy(Executive Officer)Gene Lynes(Executive Officer)Fabrice Levy(Executive Officer)Jean-Luc Robert(Executive Officer, Director)Melissa Di Donato(Chair and CEO)

BoardYves Sisteron(Director)in

Board seatNicolas HerschtelCurt Gunsenheimer· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsEscalate Capital PartnersGeneral AtlanticSixth StreetUpfront VenturesBpifranceHSBC+3 more

Adaptive MLadaptive-ml.comin𝕏acquired by Datadog

Adaptive 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

Co-investorsIndex Ventures

Adjustadjust.com

Co-investorsCapnamicHighland EuropeNexo

Adomikadomik.comin

Adomik provides an AI-powered platform that unifies fragmented advertising data for automated normalization, validation, and market intelligence.

AdTechAI & Machine LearningData & Infrastructure

Jean-François Bernard(Founder)Nicolas Schueller(Founder)

Agorizeagorize.comin𝕏

Agorize offers an innovation management platform for enterprise companies and institutions, supporting the process from idea generation to results.

Enterprise SoftwareSaaS

Co-investorsCapnamicCreadevSofiouest

Arango AIarango.aiin𝕏Dec 2017

Arango provides a graph-native data platform that ingests fragmented enterprise data and builds a unified contextual layer combining graph, vector, document, key-value, and search models for AI agents, applications, and workloads to query directly.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareWilmington, US

Frank Celler(Executive Officer)Claudius Weinberger(Executive Officer)Lars Fink(Director)Donald C. Reinke(Director)Andreas Weinberger(Director)Bernhard Woebker(Director)

Co-investorsBow CapitalTarget Partners

Armisarmis.techin

ARMIS is an advertising platform that combines generative AI with connected TV (CTV) and other digital channels to produce geo-targeted, multilocal ad campaigns tailored to individual retail stores.

AdTechAI & Machine LearningRetail Tech

Dan Gomplewicz(Founder)in

Co-investorsSonorcapCapitalGEvolution Equity PartnersGoldman SachsInsight Partners

Braincubebraincube.comin

Braincube provides continuous process optimization software for manufacturing plants, helping operators keep key performance indicators at optimal levels as production conditions change.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningSaaS

Co-investorsScottish Equity Partners

Careemcareem.comin𝕏Acquired

Careem operates a super app offering ride-hailing, food and grocery delivery (Quik), and related everyday services to consumers.

ConsumerLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationDubai, AE

Karl Magnus Olsson(Founder)in

Co-investorsCedar Mundi VenturesCoatue ManagementCOTU VenturesDCM VenturesLumia CapitalRakuten Capital+3 more

DIGITRIPSdigitrips.comin

DIGITRIPS operates a travel distribution platform that aggregates multi-source content (GDS, NDC, aggregators, direct contracts) for travel agencies, TMCs, tour operators, e-commerce businesses, loyalty platforms, and retailers.

B2B MarketplacesSaaSTravel & Hospitality

Escapeescape.techin𝕏

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.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareNew York City, US

Tristan Kalos(Founder)inAntoine Carossio(Founder)in

BoardOlivier Pomel(Co-founder & CEO)Renaud Deraison(Co-founder & CEO)

Co-investorsKima VenturesY CombinatorTiny Supercomputer Investment CompanyBalderton CapitalFrstFramework Ventures+1 more

Exotecexotec.comin𝕏

Exotec provides warehouse automation systems, particularly its Skypod system, for order fulfillment and logistics operations used by large brands.

Advanced ManufacturingHardwareLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsLille, FR

Co-investors360 Capital83North

Fortoforto.comin

Forto is a freight forwarding and logistics platform that manages international cargo transportation for enterprise brands.

Logistics & Supply Chain

Michael Wax(Founder & CEO)inErik Muttersbach(Founder)

Co-investorsCavalry VenturesCherry VenturesG SquaredGeneral CatalystInven CapitalLa Famiglia+5 more

Fortofortolabs.com

FortoLabs is Forto's AI-native SaaS platform offering agentic AI tools for the logistics industry, with solutions tested in high-volume logistics operations.

AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS

Tamer Cagatay(Director, Head of FortoLabs)

Co-investorsNAPCherry VenturesCiti VenturesDisruptiveG SquaredInven Capital+2 more

Getcohortgetcohort.comin

Cohort is a "smart loyalty" platform that lets marketing and CRM teams build no-code customer engagement experiences—such as social media posts, challenges, and user-generated content—to increase average basket size and customer lifetime value.

Marketing TechRetail TechSaaS

Getsafehellogetsafe.comin

Getsafe is a fully digital insurance provider offering policies such as liability, legal protection, contents, income protection, travel and pet health, private/public health, term life, and pensions, all managed through an app.

ConsumerFintechInsurTech

Christian Wiens(Founder)in

Co-investorsActon CapitalCaesar VenturesCapnamicCommerzVenturesEarlybird Venture Capital468 Capital

Heluhelu.ioin

Helu provides financial management and reporting software that integrates with DATEV to automate real-time financial reports, consolidation, and strategic planning.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Co-investorsCommerzVentures

Hopiahopia.euin

Hopia is an AI platform that automates staff scheduling for doctors and caregivers across all hospital departments, using a proprietary symbolic AI to model legal, collective, and individual rules.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthSaaS

Co-investorsKurma Partners

iAdvizeiadvize.comin

iAdvize offers a product tour page for its conversational platform, though the page itself only prompts visitors to view the tour on desktop or receive a link by email.

AI & Machine LearningE-commerceMarketing TechSaaS

Co-investorsKima VenturesBpifranceIdinvest PartnersQuadrille Capital

Jedoxjedox.comin

Jedox provides FP&A (financial planning and analysis) and performance management software with AI and no-code capabilities.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Co-investorseCAPITAL ENTREPRENEURIAL PARTNERSInsight Partners

Jobvalleyjobvalley.com
Kovaleekovalee.appin

Kovalee is a consumer app publisher that helps app creators grow their apps through user acquisition, app store optimization, monetization, and UX/UI recommendations, using its own platform and A/B testing tool (Karbon).

ConsumerMarketing TechSaaS

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Co-investorsKfW Capital

Lookoutlookout.com

Boston, US

James Burgess(Founder)inJim Dolcein

Co-investorsAccelAndreessen HorowitzCRESCENT COVE CAPITALIndex VenturesMillennium Technology Value PartnersPremji Invest+3 more

LumAppslumapps.comin𝕏

LumApps is an AI-powered employee hub that combines internal communication, workflow automation, microlearning, and integrations with tools like Microsoft 365, Google, ServiceNow, and Workday into one platform.

Future of WorkHR TechSaaS

Elie Mélois(Founder)in

Co-investorsEmblemGoldman Sachs

Mailjetmailjet.comin

Mailjet is an email platform providing a drag-and-drop marketing email editor, audience segmentation and automation, and a RESTful Email API and SMTP relay for transactional and marketing email at scale.

Developer ToolsMarketing TechSaaS

Co-investorsAlven CapitalSeventure Partners

Marco Vascomarcovasco.frin𝕏

MarcoVasco designs custom, tailor-made trips built by destination specialists who have lived in or extensively traveled to countries across Latin America, Asia, Africa, Oceania, and Canada.

MarketplacesTravel & Hospitality

Co-investorsAlven

Mister Automister-auto.com
Monkmonk.ai

Monk provides an API-first platform that turns vehicle photos taken on standard smartphones into structured inspection outputs, using guided capture, image-quality checks, and damage analysis.

AI & Machine LearningMobility & TransportationSaaS

Co-investorsAcrew CapitalBetter Tomorrow VenturesBTVFootworkRPSG Capital VenturesSharrp Ventures

Mopubmopub.comin𝕏acquired by AppLovin

AdTechGamingMarketing TechMedia & Entertainment

Jim Payne(Founder)inNafis Jamal(Founder)in

Co-investorsAccelAngelPadBreakpoint CapitalIcon Ventures

Nala Earthnala.earth

Nala provides crop risk intelligence for food and beverage procurement teams, combining satellite data, agronomic research, and weather modelling to deliver early warning of supply disruptions, price outlooks, and parametric insurance against weather-driven ingredient cost increases.

AgTechClimate TechInsurTechBerlin, DE

Nicolas Somogyi(Founder)

Co-investorsFounderfulKOMPAS VCPale Blue Dot

Neocase
Neocase Softwareneocasesoftware.comin

Neocase provides AI-powered HR service delivery software, including case management, an AI knowledge base, generative-AI document handling, and an employee portal.

AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaS

Netatmonetatmo.com
Open-Xchangeopen-xchange.comin𝕏

Open-Xchange provides carrier-grade, self-hosted email, calendar, and collaboration software (OX App Suite) as an alternative to Gmail and Outlook, with an integrated AI agent and full control over data, deployment, and cost.

Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Opsmillopsmill.comin𝕏

OpsMill develops Infrahub, a graph-based data management platform with built-in version control and CI workflows designed for infrastructure automation at scale.

Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software

Damien Garros(Co-founder)inRaphael Maunier(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsBenhamou Global VenturesOVNI CapitalSerena

PlaceIQplaceiq.comin𝕏

PlaceIQ provides location intelligence data for the marketing and media industry, offering audience targeting and consumer visitation measurement based on real-world foot traffic.

AdTechData & InfrastructureMarketing Tech

Duncan McCall(Founder)in

Co-investorsHarmony PartnersRaptor GroupUS Venture PartnersAlibaba GroupIA VenturesValhalla Partners

Popsinkpopsink.comin

Popsink provides real-time data replication and reverse-ETL using Change Data Capture, connecting to source systems to move data into warehouses, databases, streaming platforms, and business tools with minimal source load.

Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Co-investorsKima VenturesXAnge

ProwebCEprowebce.comin𝕏acquired by Edenred

Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaS

Co-investorsAndera PartnersEdenred Ventures

Pyckpyck.aiin

Pyck develops an open-source, AI-assisted warehouse management software (WMS) framework with a mobile-first interface, offering customizable workflows, a public API, and open-core licensing to avoid vendor lock-in.

AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS

Co-investorsRethink VenturesXPRESS Ventures

Qoveryqovery.comin𝕏

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.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareParis, FR

Romaric PhilogeneMorgan Perry(Founder)inRomaric Philogène(Founder)in

Co-investorsCrane Venture PartnersTechstarsSpeedinvest

Quantifindquantifind.comin𝕏

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 SoftwareFintechGovTechMenlo Park, US

Ari Tuchman(Founder)inJohn Stockton(Founder)in

Co-investorsCathay InnovationComcast VenturesDns CapitalIn-Q-TelSummit PartnersUS Venture Partners

Rapid Pipelinerapidpipeline.comin𝕏

RapidPipeline converts raw 3D and CAD data into optimized, render-ready 3D digital twins for use in CGI and XR, with a Twin Studio application plus on-premise and API automation.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

rebuyrebuy.comin

rebuy is an online marketplace for buying and selling used electronics and media, including smartphones, tablets, wearables, books, DVDs, and games.

Circular EconomyE-commerceMarketplaces

Red Pointsredpoints.comin𝕏

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.

CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaS

Laura Urquizuin

Co-investorsBootstrap EuropeBStartupMangrove Capital PartnersNorthzoneSummit Partners

SAP LeanIXleanix.netin

SAP LeanIX provides enterprise architecture management software that gives organizations visibility into their software and IT landscape, including interdependencies, to plan transformations, manage risk, and support ERP transitions.

Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

André Christ(Founder)in

Co-investorsCapnamicGapMinderDawn CapitalGoldman Sachs

Scalityscality.comin𝕏

Scality builds software-defined S3 object storage with immutable, ransomware-resistant data protection and scale-out architecture for AI data pipelines, enterprise backup, and cloud infrastructure.

Cloud ComputingCybersecurityData & InfrastructureParis, FR

Jérôme Lecat(Founder · CEO, Chief Executive Officer)inGiorgio Regni(Founder · CTO, Chief Technology Officer)in

Co-investorsMenlo VenturesWind Venture

SCIBIDSscibids.comin𝕏

Scibids (DV Scibids AI) provides AI that automates and optimizes programmatic advertising campaigns to meet brands' custom KPIs, incorporating first- and third-party data to adjust bidding strategies.

AdTechAI & Machine LearningMarketing Tech

Co-investorsBlackSheep VenturesEUREKA! Venture

SDO
Shiftshift-technology.com

Shift Technology develops AI agents that automate and transform critical insurance workflows, including claims processing and fraud detection.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareInsurTechParis, FR

David Durrleman(Founder)Jeremy Jawish(Founder)

Co-investorsAccelAvenir Growth CapitalAvid VenturesBessemer Venture PartnersHDS CapitalMundi Ventures+1 more

Spinergiespinergie.comin

Spinergie provides a data platform that combines operational and maritime data sources into analytics for vessel selection, fleet operations management, fuel efficiency, and carbon footprint reduction.

CleantechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSParis, FR

Jean Cristofari(Founder)Louis Jozon(Founder)

Co-investorsPolytechnique Ventures

Staffbasestaffbase.comin𝕏

Staffbase offers an AI-powered employee communications and experience platform that lets enterprises target and orchestrate internal communications, run an intranet and employee hub, support frontline workers, and deliver knowledge and services across channels.

Enterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaS

Frank Wolf(Founder)in

Co-investorsBootstrap EuropeCapnamicHeadlineHeadline Growth Management, LLCInsight PartnersLEA Partners+1 more

Surepaysurepay.nlin𝕏

SurePay provides an IBAN-Name Check (Confirmation/Verification of Payee) service delivered via API and an online portal, verifying that a bank account number matches the account holder's name to prevent payment fraud and errors.

CybersecurityFintechSaaS

Co-investorsRabo Investments

Talendtalend.comin𝕏

Qlik Talend provides data integration, quality, and governance solutions that support ETL, ELT, and real-time data operations for enterprises.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software

Christal Bemontin

Co-investorsBalderton CapitalConvergeGolub GrowthKaristaSilver Lake PartnersSINEWAVE VENTURES+2 more

Talontalon.onein

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.

Enterprise SoftwareMarketing TechRetail TechSaaS

Co-investorsCRV (Charles River Ventures)Square Peg CapitalHolly VenturesNotable Capital

Travadortravador.comin

Travador is an online travel deals platform offering short getaways and wellness holidays at hotels across Germany, Austria, and Italy.

E-commerceMarketplacesTravel & Hospitality

Co-investorsCapnamicXAnge

Virtuo
We Are Adotwe-are-adot.cominacquired by Veepee

AdTechMarketing TechRetail Tech

Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.

Exits · 5

IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolio

Zeta GlobalNYSE: ZETAAdaptive MLacq. by DatadogMopubacq. by AppLovinProwebCEacq. by EdenredWe Are Adotacq. by Veepee

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Iris Capital made?
Iris Capital has 61 tracked investments, 5 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO.
What stage does Iris Capital invest at?
Iris Capital invests at the Seed, Series A, Growth, Late Stage stages.
What is Iris Capital's typical check size?
Iris Capital typically writes checks of $1.1M – $32.4M.
What sectors does Iris Capital focus on?
Iris Capital focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, Fintech, InsurTech, Logistics & Supply Chain, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
Where is Iris Capital located?
Iris Capital is headquartered in Paris, FR.
Who does Iris Capital co-invest with?
Iris Capital most often shares deals with Capnamic, Accel, Kima Ventures, among 99 tracked co-investors.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

featuring the team

Itziar Estevez: Partner at Iris Capital walk us through her journey! What's In Store Show!

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LA FRENCH TECH MUNICH · Itziar Estevez

ITW 2021 (Iris Day) Julien-David Nitlech - Iris Capital

IRIS · Julien-David Nitlech

DWS17, 15 Nov. - Julien-David NITLECH, Iris Capital - Investment Trends

Digiworld Institute · Julien-David Nitlech

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Capnamic

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Accel

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Both backed · 3
ShiftLookoutMopub
$1.6M – $70M
Insight Partners

Insight Partners is an investment firm focused on accelerating revenue and profit growth in software companies, providing capital and operational support through its Insight Onsite team.

$120M – $350M
Bessemer Venture Partners

Bessemer Venture Partners is a global venture capital firm that partners with entrepreneurs across enterprise, consumer, and healthcare sectors from early stages through growth.

Both backed · 1
$5M – $100M
83North

83North is a global venture capital firm that invests in and helps entrepreneurs build large, category-defining companies, backing startups across multiple stages and sectors.

Both backed · 1
$100K – $10M
Acton Capital

Acton Capital is an early-growth-stage venture investor with over 25 years of industry experience, partnering with a small number of founder-led companies each year to support their growth strategies.

Both backed · 1
$5.4M – $10.8M
Elaia

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Both backed · 1
$108K – $1.6M
Sommet AB

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Both backed · 1
Cavalry Ventures

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Both backed · 1
$500K – $4M
Target Partners

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Both backed · 1
$1.1M – $3.2M
Sonorcap

Sonorcap invests in entrepreneurs at the intersection of technology and retail, including retail tech, e-commerce, and logistics. The firm provides hands-on support and leverages its own retail operations to assist portfolio companies.

Both backed · 1
Atomico

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13 more co-investors

Partech VenturesSignalFireDell Technologies CapitalCoelius CapitalProject A VenturesIrishAngelsHTGFEpisode1BreegaF2 Venture CapitalCusp CapitalSunfish PartnersRasmal Ventures

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