ISAI’s Big Year(s): New Funds, Smart Bets & Bold Moves
2024 was a standout year for French VC firm ISAI. Known for its founder-first approach, the firm doubled down on what it does best: backing ambitious entrepreneurs at every stage.
- €300M for Growth-Stage Tech ISAI closed its third growth fund, ISAI Expansion III , at a hefty €300 million. Its first move? Investing in Staffmatch, a platform reinventing temporary work across Europe.
- New Early-Stage Firepower The firm also secured a €90 million first close for ISAI Venture III , a fund set to back around 20 startups. With its “Super Angel” model, it offers extra flexibility to support standout seed founders early on.
- Fresh Investments Across Sectors In 2024, ISAI made several strategic moves:
- 2025: Global Ambitions and Strategic Partnerships This year, ISAI is going even bigger. In partnership with Capgemini, it launched ISAI Cap Venture II , an €80 million fund aimed at B2B startups ready to scale globally. The new fund targets Series A+ rounds, backing companies that align with Capgemini’s innovation strategy.
Recent investments reflect this global scope—with bets on sectors like quantum computing and data governance, including companies such as Pasqaland Alation.
Now managing over €1 billion in assets, ISAI is scaling its vision beyond borders—still founder-led at heart, but increasingly global in reach.
Sources:
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