Citizen Capital

What is Citizen Capital?

Citizen Capital is an impact investing firm based in Paris, France, founded in 2008 with a commitment to finance and support growth businesses developed by mission-driven entrepreneurs tackling major social or environmental issues. Their investment strategy encompasses early to growth stages, aiming primarily at pre-Series A up to Series B rounds, with investments ranging from €360,000 to a maximum of €4,800,000.

Specializing in the IT and TMT industries as well as Education, Citizen Capital focuses on companies that embody a strong social or environmental mission from the start-up phase through growth and expansionary stages. The firm's expertise is solidified by the success of its portfolio companies, including notable firms such as OpenClassrooms, Ulule, RPur, and Supermood, and continues to search for emblematic companies that will shape the society of tomorrow.

Citizen Capital engages in new funding models to meet significant human needs, with ongoing projects like providing capital to farmers highlighting their innovative approach. Their investment arm, Citizen CIS, is France's first independent fund specializing in social impact contracts, launched in partnership with SB Factory. The firm is dedicated to addressing fundamental challenges in living standards, particularly for the most vulnerable, to ensure dignified, autonomous, and healthy living conditions.

They also focus on enabling society members to reach their full potential in areas such as education, professional training, and the future of work, and they take action towards a regenerative post-carbon economy with a net positive impact on the planet. Their team and network of experts offer concrete support to align a company's impact and activity with its mission and culture, aiming to build a community united in shaping the future world they envision.

Since 2008, Citizen Capital has been investing in founders who build organizations responding to our era's fundamental needs and aligning impact with business through mission and corporate culture.

What they say:

We invest in ambitious and mission-driven entrepreneurs, trying to solve major social or environmental issues. We typically participate in rounds from 1 to 10M€, starting pre-series A. Some portfolio companies : OpenClassrooms, Ulule, RPur, Supermood