Jolt Capital
Growth equityParis · Growth · 58 people tracked
Investment thesis
Jolt Capital provides growth capital (€10M to €50M in tranches) to growth-stage, technology-rich European B2B deeptech companies with substantial revenue and breakthrough proprietary solutions. It targets sectors with strong exit potential across hardware- and software-driven fields such as photonics, advanced materials, cybersecurity, electrification, smart sensors, semiconductors, and personalized health. The firm aims to transform portfolio company value by enabling them to reach critical mass and expand into new global and product markets through acquisitions and build-ups, while mitigating risk. It positions itself as an impact investor by design, using a positive screening approach to source companies whose products make industrial processes more efficient and people's lives safer.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 58 people
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What they invest in
from 12 of 25 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×6Hardware ×5Enterprise Software ×4Advanced Manufacturing ×3Cybersecurity ×3Deep Tech ×3SaaS ×3Semiconductors ×3
HQs:France×5Switzerland×1United Kingdom×1Netherlands×1
Investments · 25 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathMICROOLED designs and manufactures high-resolution, low-power OLED microdisplays for near-eye applications including augmented reality glasses, night vision equipment, and medical devices.
Deep TechDefense TechHardwareSemiconductorsGrenoble, FR
Eric Marcellin-Dibon(Founder)Thierry Bissuel(CEO)inFaustine Gehin(CFO)
Co-investorsApplied VenturesBpifranceVentechCipio Partners
P2i develops protective coatings applied at the molecular level to electronic devices, protecting components against liquids and environmental damage.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareNew MaterialsOxford, GB
Stephen Coulson(Chief Technology Officer)Justin Kleingartner(Chief Commercial Officer)
Co-investorsFuture Planet CapitalOmbu Group
Tempress develops and produces diffusion and deposition furnace systems and related processes used to manufacture advanced materials and devices for the semiconductor, power, MEMS, photonics, solar, life sciences, and coating markets.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareNew MaterialsSemiconductorsVaassen, NL
Co-investorsInnovation Industries
Alpha MOS provides sensory analysis and measurement solutions for the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors.
AdTechAdvanced ManufacturingDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareFoodTechHardwareToulouse, FR
Pierre Sbabo(Chief Executive Officer)Arnaud Debains(Chief Financial Officer)
BC Platforms provides AI-enabled, federated data technology and predictive analytics that give healthcare and life sciences organizations access to real-world patient and genomic data for drug development and precision medicine.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechData & InfrastructureHealthtechZurich, CH
Nino da Silva(Executive Officer)inTero Silvola(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardHannu Vaajoensuu(Director)Jari Heikkinen(Director)Erich Platzer(Director)Mark Bidwell(Director)
Co-investorsStartAngels Network
BioSerenity develops and manufactures CE- and FDA-approved electrophysiological medical devices, AI, and software to capture and analyze EEG, ECG, and PSG signals for diagnosing neurological and cardiac disorders.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthMedical DevicesTroyes, FR
Co-investorsKurma Partners
Blackwood Seven builds HamiltonAI, a Bayesian AI platform that links marketing and media investments to sales results to help marketers measure media effectiveness and optimize ROI.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningMarketing Tech
Dolphin Semiconductor offers audio intellectual property (IP) solutions for system-on-chip (SoC) designs, including analog-to-digital converters, class-D amplifiers, and voice user interface components.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareIoTSemiconductors
Laurent MONGE(CEO)inAlexis HENDRICKX(CFO)inPierre-Marie DELL'ACCIO(Executive VP Engineering)inLudovic BRASSE(VP Sales)inEmmanuel SAMBUIS(Chief Marketing Officer)inStephanie BUXMAN(Chief HR Officer)
EfficientIP is a network security and automation company specializing in DNS, DHCP, and IPAM (DDI Technology) that helps organizations secure their IP infrastructure and simplify network management across cloud, virtualization, and distributed environments.
Cloud ComputingCybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software
Norman Girard(Chief Executive Officer)
Co-investorsFrancisco PartnersForgePoint CapitalTempoCap
Co-investorsArts AllianceMunich Venture PartnersPMV
Co-investorsBootstrap EuropeSupernova Invest
Verimatrix provides security solutions for protecting premium digital content such as movies and live streaming sports from piracy, serving OTT operators and leading media brands globally.
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Co-investorsJK&B CapitalOne Equity Partners
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Jolt Capital made?
- Jolt Capital has 25 tracked investments.
- What stage does Jolt Capital invest at?
- Jolt Capital invests at the Growth stage.
- What is Jolt Capital's typical check size?
- Jolt Capital typically writes checks of $11M – $55M.
- What sectors does Jolt Capital focus on?
- Jolt Capital focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AI & Machine Learning, Climate Tech, Cybersecurity, Deep Tech, Energy, FoodTech, Hardware, Healthtech, IoT, New Materials, Semiconductors.
- Where is Jolt Capital located?
- Jolt Capital is headquartered in Paris, FR.
- Who does Jolt Capital co-invest with?
- Jolt Capital most often shares deals with ForgePoint Capital, Francisco Partners, Future Planet Capital, among 16 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the team"Comment j'ai réussi ?" avec Jean Schmitt, président fondateur de Jolt Capital
Radio Classique · Jean Schmitt
"La France de demain" avec Jean Schmitt, président fondateur de Jolt Capital
Radio Classique · Jean Schmitt
"Quand on ose, on a" avec Jean Schmitt, entrepreneur, investisseur et fondateur de Jolt Capital
Pauline Laigneau · Jean Schmitt
"European growth capital is a rapidly developing scene to watch" - Jean Schmitt, Jolt Capital
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