Multi-stage VC, Paris

Partech

Venture capital firm · Paris · Founded 2006

Quick read

Partech is a multi-stage global tech VC, founded in 2006 (with roots back to 1982), headquartered in Paris with offices in Berlin, Dakar, Dubai, Nairobi, and San Francisco. The firm runs dedicated funds across Seed, Venture, Growth, Africa, and Impact, with €1.5B+ under management and a portfolio of 400+ companies. It's consistently ranked among the top VC firms in Europe by Preqin.

Key facts

Founded
2006
Employees
96
Sectors
generalist, enterprise, ai, fintech, climate
Website
partechpartners.com

Investment thesis

Partech backs tech and digital founders from seed through growth across Europe, Africa, and the US, running autonomous specialist teams per stage and geography. The firm pursues category leaders in enterprise software, fintech, AI infrastructure, and climate tech, with a distinct Africa franchise and a dedicated Impact fund for economically sound sustainability technology.

Recent activity

  • Jul 2026investment
    Portfolio company Skello, an AI-powered HR management solution for frontline teams, secured a €200 million investment from Bridgepoint. partechpartners.com
  • Jun 2026investment
    Partech Impact led a €13 million round for Flease, a reconditioned vehicle leasing company for enterprise fleets. partechpartners.com
  • Jun 2026investment
    Partech participated in a £30 million Series C for Semble, a healthcare technology company, alongside lead investor Revaia. partechpartners.com
  • Jun 2026investment
    NP Company raised a €6 million pre-seed round with Partech participation for its AI physics simulation platform. tracxn.com
  • Mar 2026fundraise
    Partech closed its inaugural Partech Impact Fund at €300 million, targeting European B2B tech companies transforming global value chains. LPs include Allianz, Bpifrance, EIF, British Business Bank, Neuberger Berman, and Visa Foundation. About 40% of the fund was already deployed at close, with investments in xFarm Technologies, Makersite, Gireve, and FYLD. partechpartners.com
  • Mar 2026investment
    Littlefish raised $9.5 million in a Partech-led round, with co-investors including Proparco, Flourish, and TLcom, to expand across Africa. tracxn.com
  • Jan 2026investment
    Partech welcomed motorsport data platform Track Titan to its portfolio and reported a follow-on funding round for cybersecurity firm Exein. Portfolio company Lifen also acquired Curecall during the same period. partechpartners.com
  • Jul 2025leadership
    Partech promoted five investors across its Seed and Venture teams, including Ariadne (to a senior Seed role) and Simone (Venture team, previously at H14 and Bain & Co). The Venture team also recorded two exits in H1 2025: SideCare and Memfault, which was acquired by Nordic Semiconductor. partechpartners.com
  • Jul 2026investment
    Skello, the AI-powered HR management solution for frontline teams, raised €200 million from Bridgepoint. Partech was an existing backer. partechpartners.com
  • Jun 2026investment
    Partech Impact led a €13 million round in Flease, a reconditioned vehicle leasing platform for enterprise fleets. The round is the first disclosed deal from Partech's Growth Impact Fund. partechpartners.com
  • Jun 2026investment
    Partech participated in Semble's £30 million Series C, led by Revaia. Semble is a UK healthcare technology company. partechpartners.com
  • Jun 2026fundraise
    Partech closed its debut impact fund at €300 million despite what the firm called the 'toughest fundraising environment in a decade.' LPs include Allianz SE, Bpifrance, the European Investment Fund, the British Business Bank, and Visa Foundation, plus new backers COFIDES, Neuberger Berman, and QIC. About 40% of the fund was already deployed at close, including positions in xFarm Technologies, Makersite, Gireve, and FYLD. impactloop.com

Notable investments

Key people

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  • Philippe Collombel · General Partner
    LinkedIn
  • Rémi Said · General Partner (Partech Impact)
    LinkedIn
  • Tidjane Deme · General Partner (Africa)
    LinkedIn
  • Tito Cookey-Gam · Principal (Africa)
    LinkedIn
  • Ogugua Osakwe-Adegbite · Principal
    LinkedIn
  • Jean-Marc Patouillaud · Managing Partner
  • Romain Lavault · General Partner
  • Bruno Crémel · General Partner
  • Reza Malekzadeh · General Partner

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Frequently asked

What is Partech?+

Partech is a multi-stage global tech VC, founded in 2006 (with roots back to 1982), headquartered in Paris with offices in Berlin, Dakar, Dubai, Nairobi, and San Francisco. The firm runs dedicated funds across Seed, Venture, Growth, Africa, and Impact, with €1.

Where is Partech headquartered?+

Partech is headquartered in Paris, France.

When was Partech founded?+

Partech was founded in 2006.

What sectors does Partech invest in?+

Partech focuses on generalist, enterprise, ai, fintech, climate. They primarily invest in these sectors.

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