NCI Overview

NCI is an independent investment firm headquartered in Rouen, France, with approximately €400 million under management. The firm focuses on investing in business creation, development, and transfer projects throughout France, particularly in the regions of Normandy, Hauts-de-France, Brittany, Pays de la Loire, and Île-de-France. NCI is authorized by the French Financial Markets Authority (AMF) under number GP 00039 since August 30, 2000.

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

NCI

VC Fund

Investment focus

Invest in

  • Western Europe 1 / 14

Customer types

  • B2B

Product type

  • Hardware
  • Materials

Investment role

Lead and follow

Stages

Seed, Series A

First ticket size

€1,000,000 - €10,000,000

How to approach funds like NCI

When approaching NCI, founders should highlight strong regional roots and a clear plan for scaling within or from the French regions NCI prioritizes. Demonstrate a deep understanding of local market dynamics and articulate how your business can drive sustainable growth or transformation in these areas. NCI values pragmatic, execution-focused teams with a track record of operational excellence and a commitment to long-term value creation, so emphasize your team's ability to deliver results and navigate regional ecosystems effectively.

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