Sorbonne Venture
Overview
Sorbonne Venture is a seed capital fund launched by Sorbonne University in partnership with Audacia and Aloe Private Equity. Its mission is to accelerate the transfer of knowledge from academic research to the socio-economic world by investing in deeptech and healthtech startups. The fund focuses on financing startups developing high-potential, disruptive innovations within the Sorbonne University ecosystem. The fund's investment strategy targets sectors such as healthcare, artificial intelligence, oceanography, foodtech, and innovative materials. It supports startups at various stages, from pre-seed to Series A, with investment sizes ranging from €1 million to €5 million. Sorbonne Venture aims to foster innovation that is not only technologically advanced but also environmentally, socially, and economically responsible. Since its inception, Sorbonne Venture has financed startups like Polygon Therapeutics, which aims to limit damage and heart failure after a myocardial infarction, and Austral Dx, which is developing the first no-contact ultrasound imager. The fund's approach emphasizes the importance of placing science and its innovations at the heart of society, aligning with Sorbonne University's commitment to promoting research and innovation through dedicated mechanisms and partnerships.
Investment Focus
- Innovative deeptech and healthtech projects
- Alignment with Sorbonne University's ecosystem
- Potential for significant socio-economic impact
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Sorbonne Venture invest in?
Sorbonne Venture invests in Healthcare, FoodTech, Artificial Intelligence, Innovative Materials and Oceanography, and is based in Île-De-France, France. Sorbonne Venture is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Sorbonne Venture invest at?
Sorbonne Venture backs companies at Pre-Seed, Seed, Early Stage and Series A, writing cheques of 1M - 5M.
Which regions does Sorbonne Venture invest in?
Sorbonne Venture invests across France.
What companies has Sorbonne Venture invested in?
Sorbonne Venture's portfolio includes Polygon Therapeutics and Austral Dx.
How do I contact Sorbonne Venture?
Sorbonne Venture's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of the team.
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