Iris Fund Overview

Founded in 1986, IRIS is a European venture capital and growth firm focusing on technology investments from seed to growth stages. With offices in Paris, Berlin, and Munich, IRIS has invested over a billion euros in more than 350 innovative companies globally. The firm partners with major corporations like Orange, Publicis, Valeo, and BRED Banque Populaire, supporting entrepreneurs in sectors such as AI, fintech, insurtech, cybersecurity, and SaaS.

Is Iris Fund 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 Iris Fund, along with a list of other relevant VCs, is available on Hopohopo.io.

Iris Fund

VC Fund

Investment focus

Invest in

Baltics
Nordics
Western Europe
Southern Europe
Central Eastern Europe

Product type

Software
Software-enabled hardware

Industries / verticals

AdTech / MarTech / Media
AI Infrastructure & AI Model Development
Content & Information
Cybersecurity / Identity
Developer Tools & Platforms
IT Infrastructure & Cloud
Social Media & Events

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Investment role

Lead and follow

Stages

Seed, Series A, Series B or later

First ticket size

€1,000,000 - €30,000,000

How to approach funds like Iris Fund

When approaching IRIS, founders should highlight their ability to scale across European markets and demonstrate a clear path to international growth. Emphasize traction with enterprise clients or strategic partnerships, as IRIS values startups that can leverage corporate relationships for accelerated expansion. Show how your technology addresses complex, high-value problems and be prepared to discuss both technical depth and commercial scalability, as IRIS appreciates founders who can bridge innovation with robust go-to-market execution.