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IRIS
IRIS is a venture capital firm that funds game changing innovators and disruptors in the European tech space. From seed and Series A, late-stage and growth, it...
IRIS
IRIS is a venture capital firm that funds game changing innovators and disruptors in the European tech space. From seed and Series A, late-stage and growth, it supports entrepreneurs through every chapter of the story with adapted funding and support.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
2022
Location
Region
Europe
Country
France
City
Paris
Corporate office
Paris, France
Principals
Curt Gunsenheimer
Managing Partner
Erik de la Rivière
Managing Partner
Julien-David Nitlech
Managing Partner
Itziar Estevez
Partner - Growth
Nicolas Herschtel
Partner - Growth
Thorben Rothe
Partner - Venture
Anaïs Monlong
Principal - Venture
Jakob Banhardt
Principal - Venture
Bruno du Breuil
Senior Associate - Growth
François Kergaravat
Senior Associate - Venture
Paul Tardiveau
Associate - Growth
Marie Dessaint
CFO & Compliance Officer
Frédérique Leclerc
Finance & Accounting Manager
Sarah Green
Marketing and Community Manager
Marietta Martin
Sustainability Manager
Pauline Ancona
Senior Associate - Venture
Alice Groth
Head of Investor Relations
Viktor Stoll
Investment Manager
Angus Paterson
Venture Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Which sectors does IRIS focus on?
IRIS maintains a generalist venture mandate spanning multiple technology sectors. The firm's tagged areas of focus include enterprise software, artificial intelligence and machine learning, fintech, digital health, and climate technology. No specific sector exclusions are publicly documented.
What is IRIS's geographic investment footprint?
IRIS is headquartered in Paris and invests across the European technology market. The firm's position within the French ecosystem provides proximity to deal flow originating from Station F, the École polytechnique network, and the broader Île-de-France start-up corridor, though its mandate extends to continental opportunities beyond France.
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