Scientipôle Capital

Overview

Scientipôle Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm specializing in funding innovative technology-based startups in the Paris-Saclay area. The firm focuses on sectors such as Industry 4.0, green tech applications supporting energy and ecological transitions, and health/medtech (excluding pharmaceuticals). Established in 2006, Scientipôle Capital operates as an evergreen fund, structured under the French venture capital company (SCR) framework. The firm is backed by institutional investors committed to the economic development of the Paris-Saclay region and Île-de-France, including the Île-de-France Region, regional banks, BPI, Revital’Emploi, Alizée Innovation, and Malakoff Médéric. Scientipôle Capital has a track record of 35 investments in young Île-de-France companies, with 10 currently in development and 10 having been sold to European industrial or financial partners. The firm invests amounts ranging from €300,000 to €1 million, either individually or in co-investment with other funds, business angels, or individuals. A member of the management team actively participates in the governance of portfolio companies to provide operational support. Additionally, Scientipôle Capital leverages its network of experts to offer specialized skills and expertise in certain domains. The firm is managed by Auriga Partners, an AMF-approved management company, since January 2021. The team comprises professionals with extensive experience in financing innovative startups and a culture of tailored support in areas such as finance, industrialization, marketing, and human resources. Scientipôle Capital's proximity to the Paris-Saclay ecosystem, a hub of scientific and technical excellence, enables it to source qualified projects and provide effective support to entrepreneurs. Portfolio companies include ISYBOT (collaborative industrial robots), EZYGAIN (connected device for walking rehabilitation), AERACCESS (drones for professional use), MIP ROBOTICS (industrial and collaborative robots), SKEYECODE (secure two-factor authentication), ADACCESS (data for specification of energy systems), NUMSCALE (optimization of software performances), INNOV+ (face tracking technology), DE FACTO (CAD software for airplane cabin customization), SIMPULSE (software-defined radio modems), KRONOSAFE (real-time OS for critical environments), MADMAGZ (web application for creating magazines), ALGENTECH (plant gene editing technologies), XAMANCE (digital safe for storage and document management), VOXLER (musical games based on speech recognition technology), and FORCE A (optical sensors for plants).

Investment Focus

• Innovative tech-based startups
• Early-stage companies
• Focus on Industry 4.0, green technology, or health/medtech sectors

Portfolio Companies