Ventech, the pan-European early-stage venture capital firm, has announced the final close of its sixth flagship fund at €175M — the largest in its 26-year history.
The fund is set to back around 35 European tech startups from seed through Series A, with 50% of the capital dedicated to AI-focused ventures.
Betting big on AI and deep tech
As artificial intelligence reshapes industries, Ventech is aligning its strategy accordingly. Alongside AI, the firm is targeting four key verticals: digital health, industrial software, cybersecurity, and sovereignty.
“We are entering a new cycle of disruption driven by AI and deep technological shifts,” said Jean Bourcereau, Chairman and Managing Partner at Ventech. “Now is the time to build, and we are thrilled to partner with ambitious founders tackling the biggest challenges and opportunities of our time.”
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Portfolio and early investments
Ventech Capital VI has already invested in 15 startups, including:
- Okapi Orbits (DE) – space traffic management
- Inven (FI) – M&A SaaS
- Starhive (SE) – AI service management
- Vertesia (FR) – platform for building AI agents
- Omaha Insights (FR) – next-gen equity research
A global footprint with European roots
Founded just before the dot-com bubble, Ventech has since raised over €1.1B and backed more than 320 startups, with 185 exits including Believe, Vestiaire Collective, and Ogury. With offices in Paris, Munich, Berlin, Helsinki, and Stockholm — and a presence in Shanghai and Hong Kong — the firm operates with a dual Europe-Asia structure.
Following the retirement of founding partner Alain Caffi, Jean Bourcereau has taken over as chairman, supported by a strengthened operational team including new heads of marketing, investor relations, and ESG.
LP confidence and long-term vision
The sixth fund reached a 95% re-up rate from existing LPs, alongside support from former founders who returned as investors.
“Over a dozen former founders chose to back us again — one of the strongest endorsements we could receive,” said Bourcereau. “We’re grateful for the trust of our LPs and the entrepreneurs who’ve allowed us to stand by their side.”
With AI at the core and impact investing also on its agenda via AFI Ventures, Ventech is doubling down on its mission to support Europe’s next wave of category-defining tech companies.
