Caphorn

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Investor type

VC

Founded

2009

AUM

$180 M

Location

Paris, France

Investment Ticket

$5-10 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A

Region of investment

Europe
Investor profile last updated: 21 May, 2026

Profile

Caphorn is a venture capital firm based in Paris, France, founded in 2009. The firm is led by a team of 14 professionals, including three partners, and is known for its commitment to supporting digital transformation across various industries. Caphorn distinguishes itself by focusing on climate technology, health technology, and enterprise technology sectors, aiming to accelerate environmental transitions and optimize healthcare systems.

Caphorn invests primarily in Series A rounds, with ticket sizes ranging from €1 to €20 million. The firm manages assets worth €200 million and has a strong network of 250 experienced business leaders who act as limited partners. Caphorn's investment strategy is centered on France-based startups, but it also considers opportunities in other regions. The firm is a member of the French Venture Capital Association and adheres to the Principles for Responsible Investment.

Notable investments by Caphorn include Ledger - a company specializing in secure cryptocurrency hardware, Robocath - a developer of robotic solutions for medical procedures, and Agriodor - focusing on agricultural chemicals. Other portfolio companies include FairCraft, Naboo, and Kranus Health, showcasing Caphorn's diverse investment approach across sectors like energy marketing and media services.

Industry

Software Security Real Estate Pharmaceuticals Medical Devices Media and Entertainment Marketing and Advertising Foodtech Food and Beverage Fintech Financial Services Fashion/Beauty E-commerce/Marketplace Digital Agriculture Transportation Travel Energy HealthTech ClimateTech

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Romain Vidal General Partner
General Partner
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Guillame Dupont Founder & Partner
Founder & Partner
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FAQs about Caphorn

Caphorn is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $5-10 m.
Caphorn is located in Paris, France.
Caphorn was founded in 2009.
Caphorn invests in companies and startups in Software, Security, Real Estate, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Media and Entertainment, Marketing and Advertising, Foodtech, Food and Beverage, Fintech, Financial Services, Fashion/Beauty, E-commerce/Marketplace, Digital, Agriculture, Transportation, Travel, Energy, HealthTech, ClimateTech.
Caphorn invests in companies and startups in Europe.
Caphorn invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A.
Caphorn usually invests $5-10 m on average.
Caphorn has around $180m assets under management.
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