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Newfund is a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments, with offices in Paris, France, and Palo Alto, California, USA. Established in 2008 by François Véron and Patrick Malka, the firm has raised over €250 million, primarily from entrepreneurs, business leaders, and family offices. Newfund typically invests between €500,000 and €2 million per company, focusing on sectors such as web-enabled services, health technology, financial technology, and, since 2021, neuroscience and mental health.
Notable portfolio companies include Aircall, a cloud-based phone services provider; Red Luxury, a Paris-based designer of fashion watches and jewelry; and FairMoney, a prominent digital bank in Nigeria. The firm has achieved successful exits with companies like Medtech, a robotic surgery company acquired by Zimmer Biomet; Luckey Homes, a Paris-based concierge services company acquired by Airbnb; and Beyond Ratings, an ESMA-registered credit rating agency acquired by the London Stock Exchange Group. Newfund is recognized as one of the most significant venture capital funds in France and has been listed among the top early-stage venture capital investors in Europe.
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