Led · Equity · Jan 2024

Founded in 2019, Climbing district operates premium climbing halls that pair sport with varied community offerings such as coworking, yoga, chess, and cinema. The group says all of its locations were profitable in 2023, though it does not disclose revenue. Membership and pricing formats are published: annual €580, monthly €58, single entry €18 and 10-entry €145. The company plans to use new capital to open three new sites in Paris and the inner suburbs and to expand internationally, targeting cities including London and Milan. Climbing district also intends to launch its own app to let climbers exchange and record performances and to strengthen community ties.

Participated · Equity · Dec 2017

Kyump operates an online marketplace that connects sellers and buyers of second-hand cars. The service guarantees sales for six months and is available in Paris, Nantes, Lyon and Rouen. Co-founded by Louis-Gabriel de Causans, Alexandre Hudavert and Guillaume-Henri Blanchet, the company is based in Paris, France. Kyump raised €2.4m in new funding and will use the proceeds to increase product development and hiring. It also plans to expand its reach within France and abroad. The funding round was led by Breega Capital with participation from Kima Ventures, 123 Investment Managers and angel investors Yannis Yahiaoui and Edouardo Ronzano.

Led · Equity · Jul 2017

Alltricks is an e-commerce platform offering cycling and running products, spare parts and accessories. The platform lists more than 500 brands and 60,000 references and is available in 70 countries. The company was founded in 2008 by Gary Anssens and is based in Montigny-le-Bretonneux, France. Alltricks reported a turnover of €53m in 2016 and currently employs 130 people. It plans to use the new funding to continue expanding operations and to strengthen its international presence. The product catalog and multi-country availability are central to its growth strategy. Alltricks is a French online retailer that began by specialising in bicycle equipment and accessories and has since expanded into running gear. Founded in 2008 by Gary Anssens, the company sells more than 500 brands and over 150,000 products from a 7,000 m² facility. It employs around 100 people and has a presence in 70 countries, including Germany, Spain, Italy and Belgium. The company has raised €2 million and says it will use the funding to accelerate its international development and recruit local talent. That international expansion will be led in part by new Chief Marketing & Business Officer Nicolas Burger, who joins from Billabong Europe. The round was backed by a mix of investors including Partech, Fifadev, Halley Participations, Financiere De La Gommerie, Atafoto and business angels.

Participated · Equity · May 2017

ECTOR Parking is a French valet parking startup founded in 2013 that provides vehicle storage and valet services at transport hubs. It operates at 14 locations in France and has partnered with major transportation companies. The company’s system lets travelers leave their cars with valets at airports or train stations; while customers are away, vehicles are kept in nearby car parks where they are cleaned and checked. ECTOR positions its service to boost car-park filling rates while offering convenience to travelers. The company has raised €2 million in funding and plans to use the proceeds to strengthen its sales, technical, and operational teams. ECTOR intends to bolster its presence and reputation in France before expanding into international markets.

Led · Equity · Jul 2015

Axègaz supplies small-scale liquid natural gas (LNG) to customers in industry, transportation and local distribution networks serving residential and tertiary activities. The company intends to use new funding to launch an industrialization phase and accelerate commercial development in France and Europe. Axègaz was founded in 2012 and is based in Levallois Perret, France. Since its creation its development has been financed by its shareholders, which include its founders and investors such as Gravitation, Energipole and Energnl. At the time of the report the company operated six active sites, recorded sales of approximately €3 million for 2015, and had about 70 projects under study.