We invest mostly in Europe and from time to time outside, mainly in North America and Asia, should the companies have a European angle. A true European investor, Iris Capital stands out through its original industrial positioning on digital economy and strong presence in key European markets and sectors. We have historically invested across 18 European countries and have significant and successful experience in North America. Iris Capital has offices in Paris, Dusseldorf and Dubaï. Iris Capital also manages STC Ventures fund covering the Middle East.

We are proactive investors. When we invest, we bring capital, but we also bring know-how and support of growth. Our specialization allows us to speak the same language as the entrepreneurs we partner with, and our experience allows us to better manage situations we encounter together. We have a large international network of entrepreneurs, investors and industrial partners, first among which are our portfolio companies. These relationships afford us privileged information and contacts, from which our portfolio companies can in turn benefit. We foster an environment of open communication between ourselves and the company managers. They have a considerable task, made easier when they can consult a partner who is removed from daily operations, but who shares the same long-term vision. In return, we expect transparency, reactivity and dedication.

We invest between 1M and 20M euros per company. We keep some reserves to be able to participate in follow-on investment rounds in order to support the company's development.

We are interested in product and service companies as well as enabling technologies in our areas of interest: digital economy, and among others, social and new digital media, Internet and mobile services, Cloud Computing, new networks and softwware technologies, etc. This industry in undergoing long term major growth with continual changes, on-going technological progress, regulatory changes and new business model break outs. The outcome is constant redistribution of positions among the major players to the newcomers advantage and giving rise to very attractive high-growth segments as well as opportunties for niche players. We believe these market segments will represent an enormous field of investment and opportunities for success well into the future. As a specialized, experienced investor, we are uniquely positioned to take advantage of growth perspectives in these overlapping sectors.

We are long-term investors, creating value through the growth of our investee companies. On average, our investments length is 4/5 years. However, we are able to accommodate specific situations and to handle opportunities, taking into consideration the M&A and IPO markets cycles.

In Europe, we typically act as a lead or co-lead investor, but This is not a set condition: each case differs depending on investment size and geographic proximity.Outside Europe, we prefer to partner with a local fund as a lead investor to facilitate the on spot transaction and follow-up.

As we strive to participate in the strategic decision-making process within the companies we invest in, therefore we do require to a seat on the company’s board, allowing us in turn to bring to the company our experience in good corporate governance.

If you have a project for us to review, send it through our submission page and it will go to the right Iris Capital partner with knowledge of your sector who will get back in contact with you directly.