Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | Private Equity Fund |
Industries | IT (& TMT) • BioTech • Energy • CleanTech • Material Science • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Oncology |
Stages | Early Stage, Expansion |
Investing | United States • United Kingdom • Germany • France • Netherlands • Belgium |
Investment Range | €300,000 - €3,000,000 |
Assets Under Management | €200,000,000 |
Capricorn Venture Partners N.V., also known as Newfund Capital on their website, is a private equity fund headquartered at 2 rue Pasquier, Paris, France. They specialize in early-stage and expansion investments with a focus on industries such as IT (& TMT), BioTech, Energy, CleanTech, Material Science, Medical Devices (& Hospital Services), and Oncology. With an investment range of €300,000 to €3,000,000, they aim to support groundbreaking companies with a maximum of €200 million assets under management. Their investment thesis encapsulates the conviction that investing in companies that are not only profitable but also good for people and the planet is essential for sustainable growth. Newfund believes in the power of permanent reinvention and novel approaches to empower startups. The firm offers its portfolio companies opportunities to scale, network, and achieve success in their respective fields. Newfund maintains a presence both in Paris and Silicon Valley, emphasizing their commitment to connecting entrepreneurs with a global reach. The firm's philosophy extends to backing founders who show promise with innovative solutions and guiding them through the critical stages of development to ensure they have the necessary resources and mentorship to thrive. Being active in the entrepreneurial arena, Newfund also touches base on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) monitoring solutions to promote responsible investment practices. They are notable for their active engagement with founders and their sharp focus on accelerating roadmap execution while supporting companies like Reev, Greenscope, and Castellum.AI that create significant value both economically and socially.