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Polytechnique Ventures

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Investor type

Founded

2020

AUM

$60 M

Location

Paris, Île-de-France, France

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Seed Pre-seed Series A

Region of investment

Europe

Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026

Profile

Polytechnique Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Paris, France, founded in 2020. The firm is closely tied to the Ecole Polytechnique, with a focus on supporting start-ups emerging from its innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. The team consists of experienced professionals who leverage their deep connections with the school to provide strategic guidance and support to entrepreneurs.

The firm invests primarily in early-stage companies, including pre-seed, seed, and Series A rounds. It targets sectors such as information technology, energy, mobility, transport, aerospace, life sciences, health, robotics, new materials, and the Internet of Things. Typical investment sizes range from €250K to €500K initially, with follow-on investments in Series A averaging around €2.5 million. Polytechnique Ventures manages two funds: Fund I with an AUM of $38 million and Fund II with an AUM of $24 million.

Notable investments include Porelio - industrial chemicals, Hyperplan - business productivity software, HemostOD - biotechnology, Goodvest - financial services, and Qivia - business productivity software.

Industry

Mobility Life Sciences Biotechnology Aerospace Healthcare Services Real Estate New materials Robotics Security Transportation AI Technology Energy Internet of Things (IoT) Fashion/Beauty Financial Services Fintech CleanTech HealthTech

Polytechnique Ventures Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Polytechnique Ventures Fund I	Venture Capital (VC)	Fashion/Beauty Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Robotics Security Energy CleanTech HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$38 M	March 2023
Polytechnique Ventures Fund II	Venture Capital (VC)	Fashion/Beauty Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Energy HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	Europe	$5-10 m	$24 M	October 2025

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FAQs about Polytechnique Ventures

Is Polytechnique Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?

Polytechnique Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, Pre-seed and Series A, writing tickets of $1-5 m.

Where is Polytechnique Ventures located?

Polytechnique Ventures is located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.

When was Polytechnique Ventures founded?

Polytechnique Ventures was founded in 2020.

What sectors and industries does Polytechnique Ventures invest in?

Polytechnique Ventures invests in companies and startups in Mobility, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Aerospace, Healthcare Services, Real Estate, New materials, Robotics, Security, Transportation, AI, Technology, Energy, Internet of Things (IoT), Fashion/Beauty, Financial Services, Fintech, CleanTech, HealthTech.

What is Polytechnique Ventures geographical focus of investments?

Polytechnique Ventures invests in companies and startups in Europe.

At what stages of companies and startups does Polytechnique Ventures typically invest in?

Polytechnique Ventures invests in companies and startups at Seed, Pre-seed, Series A.

What is the usual amount of Polytechnique Ventures investment?

Polytechnique Ventures usually invests $1-5 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Polytechnique Ventures?

Polytechnique Ventures has around $60m assets under management.

When was Polytechnique Ventures last fund created?

Polytechnique Ventures last fund was created/launched in 2025-10-30

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