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Founded in 2014, Polytechnique Ventures is an early-stage investment fund based in Paris, France. The fund is financed by alumni of École Polytechnique and aims to support startups emerging from the school's innovation ecosystem. It focuses on promoting entrepreneurship and innovation within its community.
Polytechnique Ventures invests in early-stage startups founded by alumni of École Polytechnique or those incubated at the school. The fund targets sectors such as energy, climate, mobility, robotics, IoT, and cybersecurity, with initial ticket sizes ranging from €250,000 to €1 million across pre-seed, seed, and Series A stages.
Notable portfolio companies include Airthium, which develops high-temperature heat pumps; BYoRNA, focused on clinical-grade mRNA production; and Goodvest, a fintech offering climate-aligned investment solutions. Other companies include Descartes & Mauss, Docent, and Galam Robotics.
Submit your pitch through their form at polytechnique-ventures.fr or email contact@polytechnique-ventures.fr with your deck.
Yes, Polytechnique Ventures often leads investment rounds, particularly in the early stages of funding.
The firm is open to follow-on investments, especially for companies that demonstrate significant growth and alignment with their focus areas.
The specific size of the current fund is not publicly disclosed, but it operates with initial ticket sizes between €250,000 and €1 million.
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