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