Nick Hernandez CEO and co-founder
Emeric ErnoultCEO and Co-Founder
Tobias HagenauCo-Founder & CEO
Vincent BryantCEO & co-founder
Frank BöhmerCEO & Founder
Fred Plais CEO & Co-FounderHi inov is a European B2B fund made by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs and based in Paris, Lyon and Munich. We support outstanding hypergrowth companies who transform the ever-changing services and industrial landscape with their innovative digital deep-tech technologies.
Our highly experienced venture team will guide you from your humble beginnings to becoming tomorrow’s industry category leaders. Backed by a strong network of potential clients, partners and experienced advisors, we will not only help you become champions in your home market, but also quickly open the doors to the French and German markets and support your global expansion.
As lead or co-investor, in startups that provide digital transformation solutions to SMEs and large businesses. We love to support innovative companies at their Series A and B stage. The Hi inov funds are backed by the Dentressangle family investment holding, successful digital entrepreneurs, family businesses, large corporates and institutional investors.
Our B2B investment strategy is built around robust technologies that drive digital transformation within core industry processes. With deep digital expertise, we focus on startups with substantial technological barriers to entry and the potential to deliver significant ROI to their markets. Our attention is on sectors where innovation meets critical needs, particularly in areas shaped by evolving European frameworks, addressing major challenges like ESG, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance. We aim to bridge the traditional economy with innovative solutions, providing our LP network access to a curated selection of next-generation companies ready to tackle high-impact demands.
We are ambitious with our team and our portfolio companies. We have a strong focus on ROI and capital efficiency, and will push to get the best out of you and your team.
The Hi inov team is an active player in important local, European and international networks. Our commitment to diversity, innovation and dialogue between entrepreneurs is an integral part of our team’s DNA.
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