Orange Ventures

What is Orange Ventures?

Orange Ventures is a Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) firm headquartered in Paris, Ile-de-France, France, operating as an influential part of the Orange Group with a strategy to invest in up-and-coming technology ventures.

With a keen focus on advancing digital technology across the globe, Orange Ventures positions itself as a performance focused VC, aiming to leverage the Orange Group's strengths to nurture future tech champions. The firm targets mature European and US tech startups as part of its Global Growth initiative, looking for companies with global scaling potential that operate in areas of Orange expertise and beyond.

The investment portfolio ranges across a variety of sectors agnostic of industry but aligned with accelerating the digital revolution. Particular emphasis is placed on startups at their Seed, Series A, and Series B stages with the firm committing investments ranging from a minimum of 5 million to a maximum of 15 million euros. Orange Ventures also takes a special interest in impact investing, supporting early-stage startups that drive positive environmental change, social inclusion, or innovative solutions in CareTech.

As part of this commitment, they look for startups that are tackling fundamental challenges using technology, have reached market fit, secured revenues, and are operating within a large addressable market with high growth potential on an international scale. For startups situated in the Middle East and Africa, the firm offers two investment streams: the Middle East & Africa Growth, targeting continent's scale-up tech startups, and the Middle East & Africa Seed, focusing on seed stage tech startups.

By being investor-partners, they provide not just capital but also strategic support, drawing on Orange Group's vast resources and expertise. Entrepreneurs that fit Orange Ventures' investment criteria are encouraged to pitch their business via their official contact page for potential collaboration and growth opportunities.

What they say:

With a 350 million euros allocation, We are dedicated to investments in innovative startups in areas of strategic interest of Orange (Networks & IT, Digital Enterprise, Cybersecurity, and Fintech) and beyond (Consumer platforms, E -gaming, Edtech, Health etc). Orange Ventures also deploys initiatives dedicated to the MENA region

What we look for: We invest in European and North American series B/C startups.We also support Seed and Series A impact investing startups.Additionally, we invest in Seed and Growth-stage startups in the Middle East and Africa region.

How we help: Scaling through a joint Go to Market strategy.Securing Orange as a customer for revenue and credibility.Accessing expertise in relevant areas from Orange Group and partners as needed to support your growth