Kima Ventures

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Founded

2010

AUM

$200 M

Location

Paris, Île-de-France, France

Investment Ticket

$0-1 m

Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed Series A

Region of investment

Europe

Investor profile last updated: 24 August, 2026

Profile

Kima Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Paris, France, founded in 2010 by Xavier Niel. The firm is known for its high-frequency investment strategy, backing two startups per week with a team of six, including four partners. Kima Ventures differentiates itself by offering rapid decisions and standardized deal terms, focusing on a founder-first approach.

The firm invests across a wide range of sectors including AI, SaaS, fintech, and consumer products, with a typical check size ranging from $50K to $5M. Kima Ventures primarily targets pre-seed, seed, and Series A stages, with a geographical focus on Europe. The firm has invested in over 1,339 companies, including notable names like GitHub, Wise, and Carta.

Notable investments include Mistral - AI solutions, Deel - payroll platform, PhotoRoom - photo editing app, Harmattan - AI solutions, and Pennylane - financial management platform. Kima Ventures has seen 23 unicorns, 10 IPOs, and 184 acquisitions in its portfolio.

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