OneRagtime

OneRagtime is a venture capital platform that focuses on sourcing, financing, and scaling early-stage tech startups across Europe. Founded by Stéphanie Hospital and Jean-Marie Messier, the firm offers a unique investment model that combines flexibility with a fully digitized process, allowing investors to choose how they invest, either through deal-by-deal or via their funds like OneRagtime Rhapsody II and OneRagtime Paragon. The firm invests primarily in seed and Series A stages, with initial investments ranging from €0.5 million to €3 million, and can follow up with investments up to €10 million. OneRagtime targets startups in several sectors, including consumer platforms (gaming, marketplaces, social media, and the creator economy), artificial intelligence, cloud services, cybersecurity, and tech for social good (education, climate, and health). Notable portfolio companies include Groover, an artist promotion platform; PhantomBuster, a no-code data automation tool; and Benefiz, an HR tech platform for managing employee benefits. OneRagtime also emphasizes providing strategic, operational, and business development support to its portfolio companies to ensure their growth and success. With a community-driven approach, OneRagtime offers investors the opportunity to engage deeply with startups, providing not just capital but also expertise and networks to drive innovation and growth in the tech sector.