Hands-on venture capital from entrepreneurs to entrepreneurs

Outstanding, passionate and audacious.
Our entrepreneurs and their teams shift paradigms and bring extraordinary technologies to life.

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Nick Hernandez CEO and co-founder

We are not only looking for financial support from our investors but also concrete help and support.[…]

Emeric ErnoultCEO and Co-Founder

Hi Inov is all you can expect from a great investor.[…]

Othmane SghirCo-founder & CEO

We have been fortunate to work with the Hi Inov team for over two years.[…]

Vincent BryantCEO & co-founder

When Hi Inov first joined 1.5-year-old Deepki, we decided to shift to a SaaS business model. At the time, we were looking for partners who mastered th[…]

Fred Plais CEO & Co-Founder

Hiinov has been an incredible partner for Platform.sh since the very early days: supportive, hands-on and hardworking.[…]

Christophe BourguignatCo-founder, CEO

« We were looking for a VC highly knowledgeable in B2B SaaS software. Hi Inov brings an extensive track record in that space along with a brand name ar[…]

We take you from the starting blocks to over the finish line

Hi Inov is a European B2B fund made by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs and based in Paris, Lyon and Munich. We support outstanding hypergrowth companies who transform the ever-changing services and industrial landscape with their innovative digital deep-tech technologies. Our highly experienced venture team will guide you from your humble beginnings to becoming tomorrow’s industry category leaders. Backed by a strong network of potential clients, partners and experienced advisors, we will not only help you become champions in your home market, but also quickly open the doors to the French and German markets and support your global expansion.

As lead or co-investor, in startups that provide digital transformation solutions to SMEs and large businesses. We love to support innovative companies at their Series A and B stage.The Hi inov funds are backed by the Dentressangle family investment holding, successful digital entrepreneurs, family businesses, large corporates and institutional investors.

250 m

Assets under
management

backed
start-ups

professionals at
your service

We guide outstanding hypergrowth companies who transform the ever-changing services and industrial landscape with their innovative digital deep-tech technologies. Our goal is to help them become tomorrow’s European and global industry category leaders.

We invest in bold, transformative ideas

The focus of our digital B2B investment is on strong robust technologies that help our industries accelerate the digital transformation of their core processes. Our investments target major markets that have large technological barriers to entry or innovative business models. We always seek to bridge the gap between the traditional economy and innovation, and want to offer our LP network a unique selection of next-generation companies that help digitize business operations with transformative technology.

#Saas, #PaaS

Digital transformation software for enterprise

#Data

Big Data and AI solutions

#Iot & #virtualreality

Internet of Things and Mobile Internet

#E-services

Disruptive next-gen service models

#Logistics #Mobility

Innovative B2B logistics & mobility solutions

We support your innovation

We are ambitious
but efficient

We are ambitious with our team and our portfolio companies. We have a strong focus on ROI and capital efficiency, and will push to get the best out of you and your team.

We are by
your side

We will be your trusted advisor and a true partner during your investment and growth journey. We provide operational advice and support and never leave you alone with your challenges and questions.

We are
entrepreneurial

Our whole team has a strong entrepreneurial background and we inspire our companies with this entrepreneurial experience. We know what it takes to scale a company and that the road can be bumpy, but we will always have your back.

We are hands-on
and pragmatic

We are very close to our companies and go into the finest details with the founders and their team. We help you shape your strategic vision and orientation based on our years of entrepreneurial experience.

We bring a solid network of experts and potential clients

Our network of investors with close partners offers trust, contacts and financial stability. Moreover, we maintain a vast network of advisors and experts that can help you every step of the way. Our venture operating team is always on hand to answer any questions about business development, sales, marketing and international expansion.

Latest news

06.03.23

Welcome Marie Role, Head of Legal, Compliance and Sustainability

23.01.23

Acodis Closes CHF 6 million Series A Funding

19.01.23

awork closes €5 million Series-A to become No.1 in the DACH region

Our commitments

The Hi inov team is an active player in important local, European and international networks. Our commitment to diversity, innovation and dialogue between entrepreneurs is an integral part of our team’s DNA.

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