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G. Ventures
G. Ventures is a venture capital organization based in France that focuses on supporting student entrepreneurs by providing funding and resources to help them launch and grow their startups.
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Overview
G. Ventures is a student-run venture capital fund based in France, founded in 2021 by Julie Leroy and Maxime Paradis. The organization supports student founders by providing funding, mentorship, and resources to help them launch their startups. Since its inception, G. Ventures has assisted over 100 startup founders, focusing on those who are still in university or have recently graduated.
Focus
G. Ventures invests in early-stage startups led by student founders, providing an investment of €50,000 for 5% equity. The organization offers a five-month acceleration program that includes access to world-class mentors, workshops, and resources to help startups develop their minimum viable products (MVPs), commercial strategies, branding, marketing, and fundraising efforts.
Support
Founders receive €50,000 in investment, mentorship from industry experts, access to workshops, and resources to develop their startups.
Questions
What are G. Ventures' investment criteria?
G. Ventures invests in early-stage startups led by student founders, focusing on pre-seed, seed, and seed-plus stages. The firm typically provides €50,000 for a 5% equity stake.
How can I apply or pitch to G. Ventures?
Founders can pitch to G. Ventures through their website at gventures.co. It is recommended to include a clear business plan, details about the founding team, and how the funding will be utilized.
What makes G. Ventures different from other VC firms?
G. Ventures is unique in its focus on student entrepreneurs and its structured five-month acceleration program that combines funding with mentorship and resources tailored specifically for student-led startups.
What is the geographic scope of G. Ventures?
The firm primarily operates in Europe, with a specific emphasis on France, targeting student founders within the region.
What kind of post-investment involvement does G. Ventures have?
G. Ventures provides ongoing support through its acceleration program, which includes workshops, mentorship, and access to a network of advisors. Alumni also have access to co-investment opportunities after completing the program.
What is the typical fund size and check size?
G. Ventures manages approximately €11 million in assets under management and typically invests €50,000 per startup for a 5% equity stake.
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