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Jolt Capital

Jolt Capital is a private equity firm that specialises in growth capital technology investing. It enables growth-stage technology-rich companies with strong...

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Jolt Capital

Jolt Capital is a private equity firm that specialises in growth capital technology investing. It enables growth-stage technology-rich companies with strong fundamentals to execute scaling strategies across hardware- and software-driven solutions. It provides growth capital from €10M to €50M in tranches to help portfolio companies reach critical mass, enter new markets, and pursue acquisitions while mitigating risks. The firm focuses on European B2B deeptech companies with substantial revenue and breakthrough proprietary solutions set to scale globally.

General information

Firm type

Private Equity

Year founded

2011

Location

Region

Europe

Country

France

City

Paris

Corporate office

Paris, France

Principals

Jean Schmitt

President

Philippe Dewost

Strategic Advisor

Tara Akhavan

Value Creation Partner

Reza Zadno

Operating Partner

Charles Bernheim

Tomohiko Tanaka

João Rodrigues

Sector focus

European B2B deeptech

Frequently asked questions

What investment strategies does Jolt Capital pursue?

Jolt Capital operates across buyouts, growth equity, corporate divestitures, spin-offs, pre-IPO, and restructuring transactions. The firm also executes PIPE and public-to-private deals in European technology and industrial sectors, per its stated investment mandate.

Does Jolt Capital focus on specific industries?

The firm concentrates on technology and industrial companies in the European mid-market. While detailed sector exclusions are not publicly stated, its dual tech-industrial focus distinguishes it from generalist European private equity managers.

How does Jolt Capital structure its investments?

The firm pursues both control and significant-minority equity positions, with the capacity to deploy capital through direct equity, convertible instruments, and structured PIPE transactions. This toolkit allows participation in transactions that do not fit the conventional majority-buyout model.

What is Jolt Capital's geographic mandate?

Jolt Capital invests across Western Europe, with an emphasis on France and the broader Benelux and DACH regions. The firm does not publicly disclose specific country allocations or investment committees per geography.

Is Jolt Capital currently investing out of an active fund?

Fund vintage, committed capital, and fundraise status are not publicly disclosed. The firm maintains a low public profile without accessible investor relations materials, and no regulatory filings referencing current fund vehicles were identified in English-language sources.

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