199 Ventures Overview
199 Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Paris, France, founded in 2025 by Andréa Bensaid and Gaultier Brun. The firm focuses on early-stage investments, particularly in technology startups, providing not only capital but also strategic support and marketing expertise. As of December 2025, 199 Ventures has invested in eight startups across various sectors, including fintech, martech, health AI, and HR AI. Notable investments include Well, DermaScan, Tern, Lucis, Stairling, and Spiko.
Is 199 Ventures the right investor for your startup? Browse their investment focus, stage preferences, and geographic scope to see how well they align with your fundraising goals. Your full match score with 199 Ventures, along with a list of other relevant VCs, is available on Hopohopo.io.
199 Ventures
Investment focus
Invest in
- Western Europe 1 / 14
Stages
Seed
First ticket size
€50,000 - €100,000
How to approach funds like 199 Ventures
When reaching out to 199 Ventures, founders should highlight how their startup can benefit from hands-on strategic and marketing support, not just funding. Emphasize your openness to collaboration and your readiness to leverage external expertise to accelerate growth. Demonstrate a clear understanding of your go-to-market strategy and how 199 Ventures’ operational involvement could amplify your impact, especially if your solution addresses a real pain point in a competitive or emerging market.
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