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Supernova Invest

Venture capital

Paris · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 33 people tracked

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Supernova Invest backs top scientists and ambitious entrepreneurs building disruptive, cutting-edge technologies. It focuses on deeptech start-ups across Industrial Technologies, Digital, Healthcare, and Cleantech, providing patient capital alongside in-depth expertise in intellectual property, international expansion, and industrial scaling strategies. The firm leverages a broad ecosystem of research institutions and industrial partners. It views deeptech as impact-by-design, contributing to the United Nations' 2030 SDGs, and commits to embedding ESG principles in its investment policy and across its portfolio companies.

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Stage
Pre-Seed–Late Stage
HQ
Paris, FR
Leads rounds
Follows
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2017
Last 12 months
4 investments
Tracked investments
68

Team · 33 people

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What they invest in

from 57 of 68 portfolio companies

Deep Tech ×24Hardware ×22AI & Machine Learning ×17Cleantech ×12Biotech ×10Healthtech ×10Medical Devices ×10Robotics ×10

HQs:France×32United States×5Switzerland×2Denmark×2Belgium×1Germany×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 30 portfolio companies
67%
solo founders
20 of 30 mapped founding teams
28%
repeat founders
of 32 founders with career history

Founding team size:solo founder×202 founders×43 founders×6

Where their founders studiedfrom 33 founders with education data

Ecole normale supérieure ×6Pierre and Marie Curie University ×4Université Grenoble Alpes ×4École Polytechnique ×2ESSEC Business School ×2ETH Zürich ×2Grenoble INP - UGA ×2Lycée du Parc ×2

Where their founders worked beforefrom 32 founders with career history

AFYREN NEOXY ×2AP-HP, Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris ×2Sorbonne Université ×2

9 founders hold a PhD · 2 hold an MBA (of 36 with degree data)

Investments · 68 tracked

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By year:2026 · 22025 · 22023 · 32018 · 18 dated

Boston ScientificNYSE: BSXAcquired
StereotaxisNYSE: STXS

St.Louis, US

David L. Fischel(Executive Officer, Director)inKimberly R. Peery(Executive Officer, Director)Paul A. Brathwaite(Vice President, Research and Development.)Martin C Stammer(Chief Financial Officer.)David A Giffin(Vice President, Human Resources.)Frank J. Cheng(Senior Vice President, Marketing and Business Development.)

Co-investorsSanderling Ventures

Ingage Memsingage-mems.comin✓ verified

iNGage develops high-performance navigation sensors based on MEMS (micro-electro-mechanical systems) technology for high-volume applications.

Deep TechHardwareRoboticsSemiconductors

Philippe ROBERT(Chief Executive Officer)inBertrand GAUTHERON(Chief Operating Officer)inVincent GAFF(Chief Business Officer)in

Co-investors360 CapitalBNP Paribas DéveloppementCEA Investissement

Micro Pepmicro-pep.comin✓ verified

Micropep develops natural crop protection solutions using micropeptides—short protein molecules that regulate plant genes and proteins—for farmers seeking sustainable alternatives.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningBiotechClimate TechToulouse, FR

Thomas Laurent(Founder & Strategic Advisor)inGeorg Goeres(Chief Executive Officer)inMikael Courbot(Chief Technology Officer)in

Co-investorsFall Line CapitalSofinnova PartnersZebra Impact Ventures

Microphytmicrophyt.euin𝕏✓ verified

Microphyt develops microalgae-based ingredients and products for nutrition, dietary supplements, and personal care using proprietary bio-reactor technology.

BiotechFoodTechHealthtechNew MaterialsWellness & Fitness

Arnaud Muller-FeugaVincent Usache(Managing Director)in

Co-investorsSofinnova PartnersBpifrance

Propheseeprophesee.aiin𝕏✓ verified

Prophesee develops neuromorphic vision systems using event-based sensors and AI algorithms inspired by human vision, enabling applications in industrial automation, aerospace and defense, autonomous systems, and medical devices.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareSemiconductorsParis, FR

Luca VerreinJean Ferré(Chief Executive Officer)in

Co-investorsiBionextRobert Bosch Venture CapitalEuropean Investment BankIntel Capital360 CapitalAurum Venture Partners+4 more

UroMemsuromems.comin✓ verified

UroMems designs and commercializes active implantable medical devices for urology, using proprietary microelectromechanical systems technology.

BiotechHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesGrenoble, FR

Pierre Mozer(Co-founder, MD, PhD)inHamid Lamraoui(Co-founder, PhD)inStéphane Lavallée(Co-founder, PhD)in

Co-investorsBpifranceCITA Investissement

AcuSurgicalacusurgical.comin

AcuSurgical develops robotic systems for vitreoretinal ophthalmic surgery, enabling surgeons to perform complex microsurgeries with enhanced precision and control.

Deep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesRoboticsMontpellier, FR

Co-investorsKorys

Adionicsadionics.comin𝕏

Adionics develops technology for chemical processing and water treatment, serving industrial and municipal clients in life sciences, specialty chemicals, and environmental markets.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechDeep TechNew Materials

Guillaume de Souza(Founder, Chairman and CEO (until May 2016))in

Co-investorsBpifrance

Afyrenafyren.comin

Afyren produces bio-based organic acids derived from fermentation of non-food biomass to replace petroleum-derived molecules in consumer products and industrial applications.

BiotechCircular EconomyCleantech

Nicolas Sordet(Co-founder)inJérémy Pessiot⚡(Founder)in

Co-investorsSofinnova Partners

Agreencultureagreenculture.frin

A Green Culture develops autonomous operation kits for farm machinery that enable farmers to run operations without on-site supervision across multiple crop types including vineyards, orchards, and field crops.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningRoboticsFrance, FR

Co-investorsFFF

Ai Verseai-verse.comin

AI Verse generates synthetic image datasets for computer vision training using technology that creates customizable, unbiased alternatives to traditional datasets.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeep TechDefense Tech

Benoit Morisset(Founder and CEO)inArnauld Lamorlette(Chief Technology Officer)in

Co-investorsBpifranceSupernova

Alediaaledia.cominSep 2023

Aledia develops next-generation MicroLED display technology based on 3D nanowires grown on silicon, operating a pilot line and high-volume production facility.

Deep TechHardwareSemiconductorsGrenoble, FR

philippe GILET(Founder)in

Co-investorsBraemar Energy VenturesIntel CapitalDemeterIngka InvestmentsSofinnova VenturesSupernova+3 more

Alice Bobalice-bob.comin𝕏

Alice & Bob develops quantum computing hardware based on the cat qubit, a qubit design with built-in error correction, and offers Helium, a testbed for error correction.

Deep TechHardwareQuantum Computing

Raphaël Lescanne(Founder)in

Co-investorsElaiaOpen Field CapitalAtlantic Vantage PointC4 Ventures

Allotexallotex.comFeb 2018

Boston, US

David Muller(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsExor Ventures

Aniahaniah.frin

Aniah provides AI-driven electrical verification software for chip designers, using transistor-level analysis to detect errors in integrated circuit designs.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsSemiconductorsGrenoble, FR

Mourad Djouder

Anyboticsanybotics.comin𝕏

ANYbotics develops autonomous robots that perform inspection and maintenance tasks in industrial facilities, particularly in energy, oil & gas, and manufacturing sectors.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechEnergyHardwareIoTRoboticsZurich, CH

Dr. Péter Fankhauser(Co-Founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersAramco VenturesWalden CatalystBootstrap EuropeClimate InvestmentNGP Capital+4 more

Blackstone/Stow GroupAcquired
Bluevaletbluevalet.frin𝕏

Blue Valet operates a valet parking service at European airports and train stations, handling vehicle parking and retrieval for travelers.

Mobility & TransportationTravel & HospitalityBordeaux, FR

BenoîtHugo

CAILabscailabs.comin

Cailabs designs and manufactures photonics products based on its proprietary Multi-Plane Light Conversion (MPLC) technology for laser applications, serving the industrial, telecommunications, and space and defense sectors.

Deep TechDefense TechHardwareSpace TechRennes, FR

Jean-François Morizur(Founder)inNicolas Treps(Co-inventor of MPLC technology)inGuillaume Labroille(Co-founder & Chief Technology Officer)inJeff Hugginsin

Co-investorsInnovacomKima VenturesStarquest Capital

Cairdaccairdac.com

French medtech that developed an autonomous leadless pacemaker powered by cardiac energy harvesting.

Co-investorsKorys

Cambridge Mechatronics - companycambridgemechatronics.com

Co-investorsAtlantic Bridge VenturesEMV CapitalSony Ventures Corporation

Capracapra.oooin

Capra Robotics develops multifunctional autonomous mobile robot platforms for inspection, logistics, maintenance, and last-mile delivery.

Climate TechDeep TechHardwareLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsCopenhagen, DK

Cartheracarthera.euin

Carthera develops SonoCloud®, an implantable ultrasound device that temporarily disrupts the blood-brain barrier to improve drug delivery to the brain for treatment of brain diseases including glioblastoma, brain metastases, and Alzheimer's Disease.

BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesLyon, FR

Alexandre Carpentier(Founder)in

Co-investorsSupernova

CatheraDec 2023

HealthtechMountain View, US

Aaron L. Berez(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardRobert Ching(Director)Jeffrey Bloom(Director)

Co-investorsUnorthodox Ventures

Computedwingsailcomputedwingsail.com

Computed Wing Sail (CWS) builds Airfin350, a rigid wing sail with a patented folding system that uses wind power to assist ship engines and cut fuel use.

CleantechHardwareMobility & TransportationSaint-Nazaire, FR

Crowdseccrowdsec.netin𝕏

CrowdSec develops a collaborative, open-source cybersecurity platform that allows system administrators, DevOps, and security operations teams to collectively identify and block malicious IP addresses used in cyberattacks.

CybersecurityData & Infrastructure

DessIAdessia.ioin

Dessia provides AI-driven automation software that helps engineering teams design, validate, and optimize complex systems during concept and early design stages.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningSaaS

Pierre-Emmanuel Dumouchel(Founder)in

Co-investorsMatterwave VenturesGO Capital

Discurediscuremd.comin

DiscureMD is developing a treatment focused on disc degeneration, a leading cause of back pain that affects most adults during their lifetime.

BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices

Co-investorsBold Capital PartnersSanara CapitalTSVC

Enduroenduro.bioin𝕏

Enduro develops synthetic biology technology for large-scale fermentation processes, helping bioproduction companies maintain high cell productivity and strain stability during bio-based manufacturing.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechCopenhagen, DK

Co-investorsNOON Ventures

Eo Deveo-dev.comin𝕏

EODev is a French industrial company specializing in zero-emission energy production and storage systems, with a focus on hydrogen-powered technologies and battery systems for stationary, mobile, and marine applications.

CleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnergyHardwareSector AgnosticAntony, FR

Victorien Erussard(Founder & Captain)

Co-investorsCAP HORN VC

Exeinexein.ioin𝕏

Exein builds runtime cybersecurity for Physical AI and connected devices, protecting firmware, AI agents, cloud workloads, and Linux-based systems on-device across industries such as industrial, automotive, and aerospace.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityIoTRome, IT

Gianni Cuozzo(Founder & CEO)inGiovanni Alberto Falcione(Chief Technology Officer)inGerardo Gagliardo(Chief Financial Officer)inGary Walshe(Chief Commercial Officer)in

Co-investors33NBalderton CapitalBerliner Volksbank VenturesGeodesic CapitalHV CapitalIntrepid Growth Partners+6 more

Expliseatexpliseat.comin𝕏

Expliseat manufactures aircraft seating products, including the TiSeat line designed for commercial aircraft.

Advanced ManufacturingHardwareMobility & TransportationNew Materials

FenXfenx.chinOct 2025

FenX develops proprietary materials technology for sustainable, circular construction, aiming to produce affordable living spaces that reduce waste and improve energy efficiency.

Circular EconomyConstruction TechNew MaterialsZurich, CH

Dr. Alessandro Dutto(Co-founder, Formulation)Enrico Scoccimarro(CSO & Co-founder)inDr. Etienne Jeoffroy(CEO & Co-founder)Jens Diebold(COO)

Co-investors4see VenturesMove Energy

Fytekofyteko.comin

Fyteko is an agricultural technology company focused on sustainability in farming.

AgTechBiotechCleantechClimate TechBrussels, BE

Guillaume Wegria(Chairman & Founder Director)inDr. Juan Carlos Cabrera(Founder)Bénédicte O'Sullivan(Founder)in

Galam Roboticsgalam-robotics.comin

Galam Robotics develops modular warehouse automation robots that integrate into existing fulfillment operations, enabling higher throughput, vertical storage utilization, and flexible order routing without requiring facility redesign.

Deep TechLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsFrance, FR

Co-investorsPolytechnique Ventures

Gleamergleamer.aiinJun 2023 · $29.5M

Gleamer develops AI copilot software for medical imaging that assists radiologists in detecting pathologies and generating diagnostic reports across X-ray, CT, and MRI modalities.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechMedical DevicesParis, FR

Christian Allouche(Founder)inAlexis Ducarouge(Founder)inDr Nor-Eddine Regnard(Founder)

Co-investorsXAngeBpifranceElaiaHeal CapitalKima VenturesCrista Galli Ventures+1 more

Heliup Solarheliup-solar.comin

Heliup manufactures photovoltaic solar panels at scale through automated production lines in France.

CleantechEnergyHardwareAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR

Co-investorsStarquest Capital

Heptamedheptamed.comin

HEPTA Medical develops a microwave ablation platform with an integrated tissue temperature sensor and predictive software for real-time monitoring during ablation procedures.

Medical Devices

IFollowifollow.frin𝕏

iFollow has merged with Stow Robotics to form Movu Robotics, a provider of warehouse automation technology.

HardwareLogistics & Supply ChainRobotics

Co-investorsAxeleo Capital

Keon Groupkeon-group.comin𝕏

KEON develops, builds, operates, and maintains anaerobic digestion (methanization) plants that convert household and organic waste into biogas (green energy) and digestate fertilizer, including a turnkey MONO-MÉTHA offering.

Circular EconomyCleantechEnergy

Keranovakeranova.frin𝕏

Keranova is a medtech company developing FemtoMatrix, a robotic surgical platform for eye surgery that uses vision, artificial intelligence, and precise robotic movements to automate cataract procedures via laser Photoemulsification.

AI & Machine LearningMedical DevicesRoboticsSaint-Étienne, FR

Denise Hoblingre(CEO)inAurélien Bernard(PhD, Chief Scientific Officer)inEmmanuel Baubeau(PhD, Chief Technical Officer)

Kraken Technology Groupkrakentechnology.comin

Kraken Technology develops next-generation maritime systems and platforms, drawing on engineering experience from world-championship offshore powerboat racing.

Deep TechDefense TechHardwareRoboticsFareham, GB

Malcolm Crease(Founder & CEO)inMal Crease(CEO)inEd Tilston(CMO)Mark Exeter(COO)inJohn Donnelly(CTO)inErica Dill-Russell(CCO)in

Co-investorsBritish Business BankDTCPNATO Innovation FundSuperAngel

Loft Orbitalloftorbital.comin𝕏

Loft Orbital operates space infrastructure, providing satellites equipped with sensing resources, onboard edge compute, and connectivity that let customers run missions without deploying their own hardware.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechHardwareSpace TechSan Francisco, US

Antoine Bellon de Chassy(Executive Officer, Director)Pierre-Damien Vaujour(Founder)inAlex Greenberg(Founder)in

Co-investors1809 CapitalBlitzscaling VenturesChaos VenturesEQUIAMFlucas VenturesHarmonix Fund+15 more

MargueriteAcquired
MerckAcquired
Mirsensemirsense.comin𝕏

mirSense develops laser spectroscopy and gas analysis solutions for monitoring and detecting industrial gases across chemical processing, oil and gas, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, water treatment, and power industries.

CleantechDeep TechDefense TechHardwareOrsay, FR

Co-investorsPolytechnique VenturesXAnge

Moments Labmomentslab.comin

Moments Lab offers an AI-powered platform that makes audiovisual media searchable at scale, helping sports teams, federations, and competitions speed up content production workflows and share content with producers, sponsors, and media outlets.

AI & Machine LearningMedia & EntertainmentSaaSSports Tech

Phil Petitpont(Co-founder)inFred Petitpont(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsElaiaOxx

Orbem Websiteorbem.aiin

Orbem uses AI-powered MRI technology to analyze biological materials and provide detailed insights to customers in agriculture and food production.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningFoodTechHealthtechMunich, DE

Co-investors83NorthThe Venture CollectiveGeneral CatalystLa FamigliaPossible Ventures

Quoblyquobly.ioinJun 2026

Quobly develops silicon-based quantum computers built on standard semiconductor manufacturing (300 mm wafers), producing rack-scale, data center-ready systems aimed at fault-tolerant, million-qubit machines.

Deep TechQuantum ComputingSemiconductors

Maud Vinet(Founder)inTristan Meunier(Founder)in

Co-investorsInnovacomQuantonationAir Liquide Venture Capital (ALIAD)Bpifrance

RadnetAcquired
Remedee Labsremedeelabs.comin

Remedee Labs develops medical devices that use endorphin stimulation via wearable bracelets to treat rheumatologic pain conditions and fibromyalgia, primarily marketed in France.

Digital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices

Co-investorsHCVCC4 Ventures

Robocathrobocath.comin

Robocath develops robotic solutions for treating cardiovascular diseases, specifically assisting with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) through its R-One+ system.

Digital HealthMedical DevicesRoboticsRouen, FR

Philippe Bencteux(Founder & MD)in

Co-investorsM Capital PartnersCAP HORN VC

SCINTIL Photonicsscintil-photonics.comin

SCINTIL Photonics develops multi-wavelength laser sources built on its heterogeneous integrated photonics circuit technology, generating optical carriers for scale-up compute networks.

Deep TechHardwareSemiconductors

Sylvie Menezo(Founder)in

Co-investorsBosch VenturesNGP CapitalRobert Bosch Venture CapitalNVIDIA

Seederal VENTURE CAPITALseederal.frin

Seederal develops an electric tractor designed natively for electric traction, targeting farmers and agricultural operations, with a focus on range, work capacity, and reduced maintenance.

AgTechCleantechHardware

Co-investorsAnkaa Ventures

SeqOneseqone.com

SeqOne provides a clinical genomics analysis platform for germline and somatic variant interpretation across panels, exomes, and genomes, supporting short and long-read sequencing.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital Health

Nicolas Philippe(Founder)in

Co-investorsMérieux Equity PartnersElaia

Smartwaysmartway.aiin𝕏

Smartway offers a data-driven food waste management system for retail operations that identifies short-dated products and optimizes decisions around selling or donating inventory to minimize losses.

AI & Machine LearningFoodTechImpact & Social GoodRetail Tech

Paul-Adrien Menez(Co-founder)inChristophe Menez(Co-founder)in

Soitecsoitec.comin𝕏

Soitec designs and manufactures engineered semiconductor substrates using silicon-on-insulator and related technologies for use in smartphones, connected devices, automotive systems, and computing infrastructure.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareNew MaterialsSemiconductorsBernin, FR

SoniViesonivie.com

Co-investorsAccelmed PartnersAndera PartnersNovaCapital

Spiro Medicalspiro-medical.cominDec 2025

Spiro Medical is a clinical-stage medical device company developing neuromodulation therapies for severe, uncontrolled asthma and other respiratory conditions.

BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesBelleair Bluffs, US

Rinda Sama(Executive Officer)in

BoardBrian Mooney(Director)

Co-investorsAndera PartnersOmega Funds

Exits · 2

IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolio

Boston ScientificNYSE: BSXStereotaxisNYSE: STXS

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Supernova Invest made?
Supernova Invest has 58 tracked investments, 5 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO, including 3 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Supernova Invest invest at?
Supernova Invest invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
What sectors does Supernova Invest focus on?
Supernova Invest focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AgTech, Biotech, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Energy, FoodTech, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, Robotics, SaaS, Semiconductors, Space Tech.
Where is Supernova Invest located?
Supernova Invest is headquartered in Paris, FR.
Does Supernova Invest lead rounds?
Supernova Invest typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Who does Supernova Invest co-invest with?
Supernova Invest most often shares deals with Kima Ventures, Elaia, NGP Capital, among 73 tracked co-investors.

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