Red River West

Investor type

VC

Founded

2017

AUM

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Location

Paris, Île-de-France, France

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A

Region of investment

North America Europe
Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026

Profile

Red River West is a venture capital firm based in Paris, France, founded in 2017. The firm is known for its cross-border investment strategy, supporting European tech startups in expanding to the US. The team comprises 27 professionals, including 11 partners, with notable figures such as Alfred Vericel, co-founder and managing partner. Red River West distinguishes itself through its strategic partnerships and active involvement in the growth of its portfolio companies.

The firm primarily invests in sectors such as e-commerce, artificial intelligence, machine learning, software as a service, big data, B2C, marketing technology, and information technology. It focuses on Series A rounds, particularly in France-based startups, and has a diverse portfolio across various high-tech and enterprise application sectors. Red River West is actively seeking new investments and is a member of the French Venture Capital Association and Principles for Responsible Investment.

Notable investments by Red River West include The Exploration Company - aerospace and defense, Sans Strings Studio - media and information services, Hyprspace - aerospace and defense, Jiko - financial software, and Veesion - electronic equipment and instruments. The firm has also seen successful exits with companies like WeMaintain, Brut, and Data Impact.

Industry

Real Estate Foodtech Food and Beverage Fintech Financial Services Edtech Education Travel Telecommunications Software Media and Entertainment Consumer Services (B2C) E-commerce/Marketplace IT Services Marketing and Advertising SaaS AI Machine Learning (ML)

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Olivier Huez Partner
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FAQs about Red River West

Red River West is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $1-5 m.
Red River West is located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Red River West was founded in 2017.
Red River West invests in companies and startups in Real Estate, Foodtech, Food and Beverage, Fintech, Financial Services, Edtech, Education, Travel, Telecommunications, Software, Media and Entertainment, Consumer Services (B2C), E-commerce/Marketplace, IT Services, Marketing and Advertising, SaaS, AI, Machine Learning (ML).
Red River West invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.
Red River West invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A.
Red River West usually invests $1-5 m on average.
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