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Opera Tech Ventures

Corporate VC

Paris · Series A–Series C · 5 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Opera Tech Ventures, the venture arm of BNP Paribas Group, invests in startups driving the global transformation of the financial industry. It provides capital alongside domain expertise, industry connections and influence within the financial system to help companies scale faster. The firm backs visionary, mission-driven entrepreneurs and strong technical builders capable of creating durable competitive advantages. Investing at Series A through C stages with checks of €3-15 million, it acts as either lead or follower and describes itself as pragmatic, opportunistic and evergreen, supporting businesses across Europe, the Americas and Asia throughout their journey.

Source: firm website, verified Jul 29, 2026.

Stage
Series A–Series C
Check
$3.3M – $16.5M
HQ
Paris, FR
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2018

Team · 5 people

from the firm's website
Marinus Oosterbeek· Managing Director & Co-headin

Joined Opera Tech Ventures in 2024 with 10 years of investment experience including 6 in venture capital. Previously a fintech investor at ABN AMRO Ventures and mobility tech investor at Alliance Ventures, with earlier roles at Bpifrance and Eiffel Investment Group. Focuses on sustainable finance, open banking, wealth management and mobility.

Vincent Baillin· Managing Director & Co-headin

Joined Opera Tech Ventures in early 2019, working with entrepreneurs across Europe and the US in B2B payments, wealth management, sustainable finance and mobility. Previously spent four years as an associate in tech investment banking.

Aimery de Contades· Investment Analyst

Joined Opera Tech Ventures in 2025 after consulting at Inetum advising banks on data strategy and digital transformation, and a stint at an early-stage mobility SaaS startup working on market intelligence and monetization.

Edouard Boisson· Investment Associatein

Joined Opera Tech Ventures in 2023 after working in fintech-specialised VC funds and as an embedded finance consultant. Focuses on sustainable finance startups and banking and payment technologies.

Kenza Drissy· Investment Analyst

Joined Opera Tech Ventures in 2025 after beginning her career supporting impact-driven startups at BNP Paribas Solar Impulse Venture Fund, Capagro and Supernova Invest, focusing on sustainability and deeptech.

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Opera Tech Ventures invest at?
Opera Tech Ventures invests at the Series A, Series B, Series C stages.
What is Opera Tech Ventures's typical check size?
Opera Tech Ventures typically writes checks of $3.3M – $16.5M.
What sectors does Opera Tech Ventures focus on?
Opera Tech Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Crypto & Web3, Cybersecurity, Fintech, InsurTech, Mobility & Transportation, PropTech.
Where is Opera Tech Ventures located?
Opera Tech Ventures is headquartered in Paris, FR.
Does Opera Tech Ventures lead rounds?
Yes, Opera Tech Ventures leads investment rounds.

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