Opera Tech Ventures

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About

Managed by the "Private Assets" division of BNP Paribas Asset Management, it operates at the intersection of a financial VC and a Corporate VC (CVC). Their mandate is dual: they seek financial ROI (like a classic fund) while investing in startups that transform the financial industry or have strong synergies with the bank. They focus on "Business Model Innovation" and "Technological Enablers" that can reshape banking, insurance, and asset management. Unlike purely strategic CVCs that can be slow, Opera is designed to operate with the discipline and speed of an asset manager.

Key facts

Type
Corporate VC
Stages
Series A,Series B,Growth
Sectors
Fintech & Insurtech,Software / SaaS,Vertical SaaS,Mobility & Transportation,Proptech / Construction,Cyber & Security
Headquarters
France
Offices
Paris,Amsterdam
Geographic focus
France,Europe,USA,Asia,Israel
Lead / Follow
Can lead and follow
Ticket size
3M€ – 15M€
Assets under management
800M€
Founded
2018

Track record

  • Portfolio companies: 16
  • Total investments: 23
  • Exits: 4

Notable investments in France

Kayrros, Hokodo, SESAMm, Stoik, WeMaintain, Ramify

Key differentiators

Corporate-backed,Evergreen,Sector Specialist