Carvest, also known as Crédit Agricole Régions Investissement, is a subsidiary of 11 regional branches of the Crédit Agricole Group. The firm specializes in minority equity investments ranging from €0.5 million to €15 million, focusing on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-sized companies (ETIs) in the Centre and Grand-Est regions of France. Carvest manages €393 million across 161 regional companies, with a team of 33 professionals operating from offices in Lyon, Reims, Dijon, Orléans, and Strasbourg.
Is Carvest Crédit Agricole Régions Investissement 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 Carvest Crédit Agricole Régions Investissement, along with a list of other relevant VCs, is available on Hopohopo.io.
Investment role
Lead and follow
Stages
Seed, Series A, Series B or later
First ticket size
€500,000 - €15,000,000
When engaging Carvest, founders should highlight strong regional roots and a clear plan for sustainable growth within the Centre and Grand-Est regions. Demonstrate how your business can create local impact and long-term value, as Carvest values close partnerships and active involvement with portfolio companies. Emphasize your commitment to responsible governance and your ability to scale while maintaining regional identity, as these factors resonate with their collaborative, hands-on investment style.
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