🚀 New Generation of Finance Leaders We are thrilled to share that Anne-Sophie Saint-Martin, Partner at Newfund, has been named among the Top 200 Future Finance Leaders under 40 by the Institut Choiseul, in partnership with CFNEWS (Corporate Finance News) and HAUSSMANN EXECUTIVE SEARCH. At Newfund, Anne-Sophie leads investments in #HealthTech and drives the investment strategy for the Heka fund, focused on #BrainTech, backing visionary founders at the intersection of AI and neuroscience. As the world accelerates its focus on AI, BrainTech is emerging as one of the most transformative fields, with the potential to impact one in three people over their lifetime. More on the ranking and full list of honorees here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gY4BWNhp #ChoiseulFinanceDeDemain #VC #Newfund
Newfund
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
This is where exceptional entrepreneurs get stronger
About us
Started in 2008 by and for founders, Newfund Capital is an early-stage VC firm active in France and in the USA. It has developed a strong culture centered around entrepreneurship and encourages initiatives to support the ambitions and the development of its portfolio companies. Newfund has $300 million in AUM subscribed mostly by entrepreneurs and family offices. Newfund's investment strategy is people-driven, focused on the constant search of entrepreneurs obsessed to realize their vision. We seek to understand entrepreneurs as individuals, appreciate their originality and play to their strengths. Greatness comes in all forms. We write first checks between $250k and $2M and do follow-ons (we even start at $100k in the Nouvelle Aquitaine region with our NAEH fund). Beyond money, we provide access to our operating team and a strong cross-border ecosystem to help founders find product-market fit and accelerate their growth. We want founders with skin in the game. Similarly, the Newfund team is a large LP in each fund, our interests are aligned, there is no agency. Newfund's portfolio to date is displayed on https://www.newfundcap.com/portfolio/1, with more than 100 start-ups on board. Newfund is currently in search of new investment opportunities. Check here if we can be the right partner for your fundraising: https://www.newfundcap.com/contact
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http://www.newfundcap.com
External link for Newfund
- Industry
- Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Paris
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- Partnership
- Founded
- 2007
- Specialties
- Growth financing, private equity, venture capital, Entertainment, Startup, Fintech, Energy, Healthcare, Hospitality, Saas, Software, Retail, Marketplace, Hardware, Foodtech, Construction, Edtech, Automotive, Adtech, HRTech, iot, and french tech
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2 rue Pasquier
Paris, 75008, FR
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665 3rd St
San Francisco, California 94107, US
Employees at Newfund
Updates
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🧠 Yesterday, Newfund Heka and Nexus NeuroTech Ventures launched the BrainTech Alliance in Palo Alto, California, together with investors, VCs, entrepreneurs and researchers from renowned institutions. 🤝 This initiative, first of its own, marks the creation of a powerful collaboration driven by technology, science, and impact, aiming to catalyze breakthroughs in brain health and foster partnerships across the BrainTech and HealthTech ecosystem. 🎙️ The event featured insightful presentations from industry entrepreneurs Brian Pepin, CEO of Rune Labs and Joonas J. Juvonen, Co-Founder of Soihtu DTx. Additionally, John Propst, PhD, MBA (Nexus NeuroTech Ventures) and Pierre Frouin (#Heka by Newfund) shared insights into the future of BrainTech investment and how to bring these innovations to market. Their discussions highlighted cutting-edge innovations and their transformative potential for brain health. 🙌 We extend our gratitude to all participants, now founding members of the BrainTech Alliance, for contributing to this milestone event. Stay tuned for new insights and collaborations emerging from The #BrainTechAlliance. cc François Veron Pierre Frouin Henri Deshays Bri Wang Mathieu Champion #Innovation #HealthTech
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[📣 Portfolio Update] We are proud to share that REEV (techstars' 23), a pioneering medtech startup transforming mobility assistance, has successfully raised $9.2 million to accelerate its mission. This round was led by Newfund #Heka, alongside Polytechnique Ventures, IRDI Capital Investissement, Techstars and Raphaël Varane and Dr Silbert Hervé through Scala Patrimoine. 🚀 Since joining Newfund Heka’s portfolio in 2023, REEV has made remarkable progress in redefining assistive technologies for neurological patients. Their DREEVEN motorized orthosis, powered by electro-hydraulic technology tested with the Center for Clinical and Translational Research at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and REEV SENSE gait analysis system are setting new standards in mobility support. 👟 The funding will support finalizing DREEVEN's design, conducting a clinical study at the Neuromotor Recovery Lab at Boston University Sargent College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, and preparing for U.S. Food and Drug Administration trials. 👏 Congratulations to Amaury Ciurana, Robin Temporelli, and the entire REEV team! We’re proud to support this journey toward a future where mobility limitations are no longer a barrier. cc Anne-Sophie Saint-Martin #MedTech #BrainTech #HealthTech #Investment
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🤝 Introducing The Digital Diplomats: a new series on #FrenchTech & #SiliconValley 🇫🇷🇺🇸 📢 Newfund and The French Tech Journal launch today The Digital Diplomats, a new content series designed to help French founders navigate the cultural, regulatory, and business differences between France and the U.S. Every month, Marjolaine CATIL, Principal at Newfund, and Chris O'Brien, Editor-in-Chief of the French Tech Journal, break down the latest trends shaping both ecosystems. 💬 The first article is out today: Is France still an innovation nation in 2025? 📌 France has poured billions into tech: has it worked? 📌 The U.S. is doubling down on AI & crypto: how does that impact French startups? 📌 What’s the best strategy for founders scaling internationally? 👉 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/e7yys3tn #DigitalDiplomats #Startups #VC
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🚀 Newfund team on investor expectations & US expansion in The Product Crew fundraising guide 📙 The Product Crew has just released an in-depth Fundraising Guide for 2025, shedding light on key investor expectations and best practices for scaling post-raise. Among the contributors: 🔹 Eléonore B., Operating Partner at Newfund, on building a long-term relationship with investors: "At this stage, it’s all about execution. The role of an Operating Partner is to support founders in critical areas: finding product-market fit, optimizing lead generation, hiring the right people, structuring reporting, and fostering a strong product culture." 🔹 Antoine Latrille, CTO at Newfund, on international expansion: "At Newfund, we always ask: ‘What’s your plan for expanding to the US?’ If you’re not prepared, you might hit a wall. We help startups with strategic communication, cultural adaptation, and market entry, because being US Ready is key to scaling successfully." 📥 Access the full guide here: https://lnkd.in/etMX35B3 #VC #Fundraising #Startups #RoadToTheUSA
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What it takes to build a global startup—Takeaways from #ZerotoOne 🌎 This week, Thomas Bodin, Associate at Newfund, attended Zero to One (by _icilundi) in Nantes, which brings together 400+ founders, investors, and operators from all over France to discuss go-to-market (GTM), AI, product strategy, and venture capital. Key insights from the event include: 📌 Thinking global from day one: If you're building a global software company, the U.S. is the place to be, resonating with Newfund’s #RoadToTheUSA strategy. 📌 Finding the right market: Clara Vaisse (pony) shared how to compete against well-funded giants—by targeting underserved mid-sized cities. 📌 AI as a product, not just research: Stanislas Polu (Dust), explained why AI will integrate into companies via products, not research labs—just like ChatGPT. 📌 Scaling in deep tech: Rachel Picard (Proxima) shared an incredible journey—raising $1B to buy 12 TGVs and launching a new rail operator from scratch. Another highlight for Newfund? Seeing the CAMPING-CAR PARK team, historic Newfund portfolio, cleverly wearing Newfund merch during the event! cc Thibault Papin Olivier Coudrette Nicolas Desseroir Maxime LAUDEN #VentureCapital #AI #Tech
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🎙️ Insights from the VC Ecosystem with a 50 Partners Workshop 💬 This morning, Anne-Sophie Saint-Martin, Partner at Newfund, joined an engaging Q&A session at the 50 Partners Loft alongside Céline Passedouet from Elaia and Nadja Bresous Mehigan from XAnge. The workshop, hosted in a welcoming breakfast & networking format, brought together entrepreneurs eager to dive deep into VC insights. Key discussions revolved around: 👉 What VCs look for at different stages (from pre-seed to Series A): the critical metrics, funding ranges, and the role of profitability. 👉 Trends shaping the VC landscape in 2025: how the market is evolving and what startups need to anticipate. 👉 Game-changing elements for a smooth fundraising process: from the ideal timing to approach a VC to building a standout data room. 💡 Anne-Sophie presented Newfund’s and its broad expertise across sectors, and shared practical advice and actionable takeaways for founders preparing their next steps. Thank you to 50 Partners for hosting this insightful session and to everyone who attended! #VC #Entrepreneurship #Newfund #Workshop
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🎙️ Scale to America - The fourth episode is out! 🚀 🇺🇸 Dive into the remarkable US journey of Tageos, one of the global leaders in RFID tag production, through the testimonials of its co-founders Matthieu Picon and Nicolas Jacquemin. 🏭 In this episode of Scale to America, Matthieu and Nicolas reflect on their journey to conquer the U.S. market. From their early steps in business development to capturing over 20% of the global RFID tag market, they share how they overcame challenges to raise capital, build factories in the U.S. and Asia, and attract top talent while fostering a strong company culture. 👉 Discover how Tageos successfully expanded internationally, grew its team, and earned the trust of major U.S. clients, and maintained its innovative momentum. 🎧 Tune in on your favorite platform now to catch the full interview or follow this link : https://lnkd.in/gRFuM6FH cc Salim Hassad #ScaleToAmerica #Newfund #Tageos #Podcast #RoadToTheUSA
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🚨 𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬! The Tremplin Innopy 2025 Challenge is closing soon! Startups in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques (64) and Hautes-Pyrénées (65) departments: don’t miss this chance to accelerate your growth with up to €100,000 in funding and tailored support from Newfund NAEH Innopy. Are you driving innovation in these sectors? 🌱 Ecological and Energy Transition 📡 Digital Transformation 🩺 Health and Well-being 🛡️ Population Protection and Inclusive Finance 🌟 Differentiating Innovation 🗓️ Apply before January 31, 2025: https://lnkd.in/enV_jsxj 📢 Do you know an entrepreneur who could benefit? Let them know! Agathe Descamps Julie Roblot Patrick Malka Noémie Malka Banque des Territoires Secrétariat général pour l'investissement Antoine DARODES Jean-Jacques Lasserre, Michel Pélieu Philippe CAMPA Cédric Verpeaux Jean-Nicolas BEASSE Pascal SAUREL FRANCK MIGAN Frederic NIETO Eva Lamothe Cédric Tonini Delphine Zamuner Anne-Laure Chevron Delphine Bellegarde-Rieu Laurence Nemes #NAEHInnopy #Startup #Entrepreneurs
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🧠🤖 Brain, #AI & Policy: Reflections from Heka’s latest Mind Mixer Yesterday, Newfund had the pleasure of hosting a special edition of our Mind Mixer series on “Brain, AI & Policy” in our offices, with 80 participants joining in-person and more than 20 remotely. 💬 During this session moderated by François Veron, the panel and attendees delved into multiple topics and gave different insights: 🌐 The transformative potential of AI in brain research and healthcare: Discussions centered on how advancements in large language models (LLMs) and AI tools are reshaping diagnostics and personalized treatments. 🛠 Confronting perspectives on technological changes: The panel examined the rapid pace of technological advancements, highlighting the divide between optimistic and cautious viewpoints. They emphasized the importance of understanding this divide to navigate the future of AI integration effectively. 🏛 Public policy challenges: Attendees addressed the difficulties of integrating AI innovations into public policy, discussing concerns over costs, budgetary control, and the undervaluation of preventive measures. 🤝 Ethical and social implications: The conversation also touched upon the ethical frameworks necessary to guide AI development in neuroscience, ensuring responsible and beneficial outcomes for society. 🙌 We extend our heartfelt thanks to all speakers : Paweł Świeboda (European Policy Centre & NeuroCentury), Mark Nitzberg (University of California, Berkeley), Sébastien Crozier (Orange), Anne Debet (Université Paris Cité), Giada Pistilli, PhD (Hugging Face), Olivier Bonnot (AP-HP, Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris & Université Paris-Saclay), Stephane Mouchabac (Institut du Cerveau – Paris Brain Institute) and all the participants for their invaluable contributions to this enriching discussion. Stay tuned for more enlightening sessions and insights shaping the future of #Braintech. cc Anne-Sophie Saint-Martin Constant Beroulle Pierre Frouin Carla Paillardon Vera Dimitrova Noémie Malka Stéphane Cardinet Josef Hadida #VC #Innovation #MindMixer #Heka