ISAI

About

ISAI is widely known as "The French Tech Entrepreneurs' Fund." Founded in 2009 by prominent French tech figures (Pierre Kosciusko-Morizet, Geoffroy Roux de Bézieux, Stéphane Treppoz, etc.), it was the first major French fund to be structurally backed by successful entrepreneurs rather than just institutions. ISAI operates with a unique "pay it forward" philosophy, gathering over 300 entrepreneur-LPs (Limited Partners) who provide capital and mentorship. They manage four distinct strategies: Early-Stage Venture (Seed/Series A), Corporate Venture (with Capgemini and Bouygues), Growth Lending, and Tech Buyout (LBO for profitable digital companies), allowing them to support companies from their very first steps to their exit.

Key facts

Type

Venture Capital

Stages

Pre-Seed,Seed,Series A,Series B,Buyout,Growth

Sectors

Software / SaaS,Marketplace,Energy,Proptech/Construction,Industry & Manufacturing,AI & Automation,Advertising/Media,Agnostic,Agritech,B2B,B2C,Blockchain/Crypto,Climate/Cleantech/Greentech,Business management software,Consumer,Cyber & Security,Data & Infrastructure,Digital health,Education,Fintech & Insurtech,Foodtech,Future of work/HR,Hospitality/Tourism/Travel,Legaltech/Regtech,Logistics/Supply chain,Martech,Mobility & Transportation,Retail/Future of Commerce,Smart cities,Software/SaaS,Vertical SaaS

Headquarters

France

Offices

Paris,New York

Geographic focus

France,World

Lead / Follow

Both

Ticket size

0.3M€ – 5M€

Assets under management

1200M€

Founded

2009

Track record

• Portfolio companies: 105
• Total investments: 142
• Exits: 29
• Unicorns: 6

Notable investments in France

BlablaCar, Malt, 360 Learning, Alma, LegalStart, Evaneos, Koyeb, Hiboo, Offroad, Temelion, Ecoworks, Foresight, Carbyon

Key differentiators

Entrepreneurial DNA,Strong Track Record,Capital Efficiency Focus,Multi-stage,Outsourced Corporate Funds,Growth Lending,Big Network