Iris Capital

Iris Capital is a prominent pan-European venture capital firm founded in 1986, focusing on the digital economy. With headquarters in Paris and offices in San Francisco, Berlin, Munich, Tel Aviv, Tokyo, and Dubai, Iris Capital invests in startups across Europe and beyond. They provide funding from seed to growth stages, emphasizing sectors such as software, media, communication, and IT. Their investment strategy involves backing innovative companies that show potential for significant impact and growth. Notable portfolio companies include Adjust, Adomik, Getsafe, iAdvize, and Shift Technology. Iris Capital's approach includes providing strategic support and leveraging their extensive network to help portfolio companies scale and succeed globally. The leadership team includes Julien-David Nitlech, Managing Partner, who focuses on early-stage investments in AI, deep tech, and industry 4.0, and Itziar Estevez, Partner, specializing in late-stage and growth capital investments in B2B software and deep tech. They emphasize close collaboration with entrepreneurs to drive growth and innovation. Recently, Iris Capital announced the launch of IrisNext, a fund focused on digital transformation opportunities, with an initial closing of €250 million. This fund aims to invest in startups from seed to growth stages, supporting the next wave of digital innovation.