Första Entreprenörsfonden AB

What is Första Entreprenörsfonden AB?

Frsta Entreprenrsfonden AB, operating under the brand Hi Inov, is a European venture capital fund that positions itself as a hands-on investor from entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, located in Paris, Lyon, and Munich. They specialize in B2B investments and have a particular focus on hypergrowth companies that are transforming the services and industrial landscape with innovative digital deep-tech technologies.

With €350 million in assets under management and over 40 backed startups, Hi Inov leverages its experienced team of 16 professionals to guide companies from their initial stages to becoming industry leaders. The fund supports Series A and B startups, particularly those offering digital transformation solutions to SMEs and large businesses. Their investment strategy centers on startups with high technological barriers to entry in sectors like SaaS Application & Collaborative Tools, PaaS/Low-Code & No-Code, Cloud Infrastructure Software/DevOps, Climate Tech, Cybersecurity & Defense, and Artificial Intelligence/Data.

Hi Inov is backed by the Dentressangle family investment holding along with successful digital entrepreneurs, family businesses, large corporates, and institutional investors. They aim to connect traditional economies with innovative solutions, giving their LP network access to companies tackling critical demands in changing European markets. Hi Inov's venture strategy and approach promote operational advice and support, an entrepreneurial spirit, hands-on assistance, pragmatic decision-making, and a solid network of experts and potential clients.

Through close partnerships and a dedicative team, the fund ensures operational excellence while addressing challenges like ESG, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance.