Kima Ventures, founded in 2010 by Xavier Niel and Jeremie Berrebi, is a Paris-based venture capital firm renowned for its rapid and active investment approach. The firm invests in 2 to 3 startups per week across the globe, focusing on early-stage companies and providing funding, networks, and support to help founders advance to the next stages of their journey. Kima Ventures typically invests €150,000 one-off tickets in 100 new deals per year, across any stage, deal size, and sector. Their portfolio spans diverse sectors, including software, marketplace platforms, fintech, consumer applications, and emerging technologies. The firm's streamlined investment process allows for rapid decision-making, often completing deals within weeks rather than months—a significant advantage for early-stage founders navigating critical growth phases. Over the past five years, Kima Ventures has invested in over 400 startups across 24 countries, solidifying its position as one of the world's most active early-stage investors. Notable portfolio companies include TransferWise (now Wise), Zenly (acquired by Snap), Docker, Sorare, and Ledger. Beyond capital, Kima Ventures offers portfolio companies access to their expansive international network, operational expertise, and strategic guidance. They maintain a lean team structure that enables direct founder access to decision-makers and experienced advisors.
Is Kima 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 Kima Ventures, along with a list of other relevant VCs, is available on Hopohopo.io.
Investment role
Lead and follow
Stages
Pre-seed, Seed, Series A
First ticket size
€150,000 - €2,000,000
When reaching out to Kima Ventures, founders should highlight their ability to move quickly and articulate a clear, compelling vision in concise terms. Kima values founders who demonstrate strong execution, resilience, and a readiness to leverage fast capital for rapid iteration or market entry. Emphasize your traction, scalability, and how immediate funding will accelerate your next milestones, as their process favors startups that can capitalize on speed and decisiveness. Be prepared to engage directly with decision-makers and show how your startup fits into a high-velocity, high-volume investment model.
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