HAND PARTNERS

HAND PARTNERS is an investment fund founded to support entrepreneurs and their projects during critical development phases, from seed funding to small-cap growth capital. The organization is based in Lyon, France, and operates throughout the country, particularly in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, as well as in Paris and the Grand Est region. HAND PARTNERS invests in startups and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across various sectors, including industry and digital technology. The fund focuses on companies in the following stages: Startups: Seed stage and Series A, with revenues between €200K and €3M, preferably profitable or close to profitability. Small Enterprises: Development capital for micro to small-cap companies with revenues between €1M and €5M and an EBITDA of at least 10%. Medium Enterprises: Development capital for small to medium-sized companies with revenues between €5M and €20M and an EBITDA of at least 10%. Investment tickets range from €100K to €500K for initial rounds, with the potential for additional funding alongside partners and co-investors.

HAND PARTNERS adds value to its portfolio companies through operational support in strategy co-design, business development, and finance. The firm embeds experienced partners who provide expertise in growth hacking, negotiation, financial modeling, and optimization, ensuring that companies not only receive capital but also strategic guidance to accelerate their growth.