Herrikoa
Overview
Herrikoa is a venture capital firm based in Anglet, France, dedicated to supporting local businesses and promoting regional economic development in the Basque Country. Established in 1980, Herrikoa focuses on facilitating job creation and economic development within the region by investing in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across various sectors, including food, trade, industry, services, and crafts. The firm leverages community savings to support businesses and foster employment opportunities. Herrikoa's investment strategy targets early-stage companies, providing funding at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, and Series B stages. The firm typically invests between €100,000 and €1.5 million, aiming to be the essential capital partner for entrepreneurs starting up, acquiring, expanding, or enhancing business liquidity. Investment criteria are structured to ensure the beneficiaries are aligned with the firm's objectives of regional economic impact. Over the past 40 years, Herrikoa has invested in nearly 400 enterprises in the Basque Country, contributing to the creation and preservation of over 4,000 jobs. The firm's commitment to fostering growth manifests through the provision of financial aids to SMEs, with a focus on sustainable economic development and job creation within the region. Herrikoa's investment philosophy emphasizes community involvement and regional development, aiming to create a positive impact on the local economy by supporting businesses that contribute to the region's growth and employment opportunities.
Investment Focus
- Projects must be economically viable
- Beneficiaries must be based in the Basque Country
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Herrikoa invest in?
Herrikoa invests in Services, Food, Industry, Trade and Crafts, and is based in Anglet, Aquitaine, France. Herrikoa is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Herrikoa invest at?
Herrikoa backs companies at Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A and Series B, writing cheques of 100K - 1.5M.
Which regions does Herrikoa invest in?
Herrikoa invests across France.
What companies has Herrikoa invested in?
Herrikoa's portfolio includes La Boite Concept, Patatam, ASP France, Lynxter, Dab Motors, Wikicampers, Larripa and Monsieur Txokola.
How do I contact Herrikoa?
Herrikoa's contact details — including phone and LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of the team.
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