We back the best European founders with €1M-€10M tickets. We like any early stage B2B software business that is simply a little different, whether your market is considered “too boring” by some, your business model a little atypical, or your founder-passion bordering on obsession.

henQ

Kima Ventures is one of the world's most active early-stage investors, investing in 2 to 3 startups per week all over the world; providing founders with funding, network, and support for them to reach the next steps of their journey. The firm invests from seed to Series A, mostly as lead investor but also working alongside other investors; backing ambitious founders who work hard to build awesome things that more and more people use everyday. The company helps them to build a great team, to learn very quickly, to keep the right focus and execute towards growth. Kima takes pride of itself in working side-by-side with entrepreneurs. They claim to understand that fundraising is only one step in the company’s journey, that’s why they take quick decisions and make the fundraising process as smooth as possible so the founders can get back to the work of building their business. Kima considers itself not only an investor, but a network of founders and experts sharing a pay it forward mindset. Headquartered in Paris with an office in London, the company was founded and backed by Xavier Niel, founder of Iliad and supporter of entrepreneurs through such projects as 42, Station F and 101projets. Over the last 5 years Kima has invested in over 400 startups in 24 different countries.

Kima Ventures

Resonance partners with early-stage founders, helping them to shake up their industry. Resonance is a €150m VC fund investing between €500k and €10m at Seed and Series A rounds in European tech firms.

Resonance

In 2015, two independant investment teams were created in Paris inside Otium Capital, Pierre-Edouard Stérin's family office: * Otium Venture, focused on Seed investments in Tech companies (€40m invested in 14 companies among which Payfit, Doctrine, Owkin...) * Otium Brands, focused on Seed & Series A investments in Consumer Goods companies  In 2019, the two teams spun off to become independant investment firms: * Otium Venture became frst * Otium Brands became Eutopia

Otium Capital

Financiere Saint James is the Family Office of Michaël Benabou, vente-privée.com's co-founder. We invest in digital startups bringing disruptive services to the market. Financiere Saint James invested in companies such  Welcome to the Jungle, Glovo, Alma, WeMaintain, Spendesk. Financiere Saint James also invests in PE/VC funds.

Financiere Saint James

Motier Ventures is the Family Office managing the investments in Tech start-ups made by the owners of the Galeries Lafayette Group. We are a value-added business angel. At scale. We provide agile and patient capital, investing up to €300k as Business Angel in your early days and following with up to €3m on next rounds. Our favorite investment themes include Future of Commerce, FinTech, Web3 Picks & Shovels, Creative Technologies and Cybersecurity. We bring for your business 125 years of experience in entrepreneurship and a wide network within our brands (Galeries Lafayette, La Redoute, BHV, Citynove...) and across many industries. If you are aiming at changing the game in your industry, we would be happy to connect.

Motier Ventures

Tomorro

Tomorro assists businesses in reducing contract management time while increasing control and visibility over legal and financial risks. It was established in 2020 and is headquartered in Paris, France.

Tomorro, formerly known as Leeway, is a Paris-based contract management platform offering a collaborative and automated solution for legal and operational teams. Its Contract lifecycle Management (CLM) tool streamlines the entire contract process, from creation to tracking, negotiation, and final signature. The platform enables users to draft contracts using templates, collaborate on edits in real-time, and automate approval workflows. Tomorro's solution significantly reduces the time required to process a contract, with operational teams and legal departments having access to a shared collaborative document, minimizing back-and-forth communication.

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Tomorro, formerly known as Leeway, is a Paris-based contract management platform offering a collaborative and automated solution for legal and operational teams. Its Contract lifecycle Management (CLM) tool streamlines the entire contract process, from creation to tracking, negotiation, and final signature. The platform enables users to draft contracts using templates, collaborate on edits in real-time, and automate approval workflows. Tomorro's solution significantly reduces the time required to process a contract, with operational teams and legal departments having access to a shared collaborative document, minimizing back-and-forth communication.
As of December 2023, Tomorro had secured over 200 clients across France and Europe. In March 2021, the company raised EUR 4.2 million in a seed round from investors including HenQ and Kima Ventures. In December 2023, Tomorro announced a EUR 11 million Series A funding round led by Resonance, with participation from Financière Saint James, Motier Ventures, and existing investor HenQ. This funding aimed to accelerate commercial growth and enhance the product with generative AI capabilities. The company planned to recruit more than 30 new employees by the end of 2024 to support product development and international expansion.

DocuCollab offers a contract management software solution designed specifically for the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. The company's platform allows companies in these sectors to effectively manage their contractual processes, from patient admissions to sourcing patented drugs. DocuCollab's software facilitates real-time collaboration, document sharing, and change tracking, enabling users to engage with technology and collaborate securely. The software's ease of use and ability to streamline document management processes have helped businesses take their operations to the next level.

DocuCollab

Concord is a cloud-based contract lifecycle management (CLM) platform that enables users to create, collaborate, sign, and manage all types of contracts within a single platform. It streamlines the entire contract workflow process, from drafting and negotiation to execution and analysis. Concord's key offering is an intuitive, user-friendly interface that simplifies contract collaboration among teams, clients, and third-party vendors.
The platform integrates with over 5,000 applications through plug-and-play integrations, allowing users to pull in customer data, generate agreements in bulk, and automate custom workflows via Zapier or Concord's open API. As of November 2021, Concord claimed to have over 1 million users, primarily small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), utilizing its agreement intelligence solution.
Concord's pricing model is designed to be cost-effective, with all plans including unlimited agreements and e-signatures. Users pay only for the features they require, without incurring additional add-on costs. In February 2020, Concord highlighted its ability to manage various types of online contracts, including employment contracts, non-disclosure agreements, licensing agreements, bills of sale, promissory notes, and residential leases.

Concord

Ironclad is a leading provider of contract management software that enables companies to digitize and streamline their contract lifecycle processes. The company's platform allows users to create, collaborate, negotiate, execute, and manage contracts within a single, browser-based environment. Ironclad utilizes advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and conditional logic to facilitate the generation and management of complex contract variations at scale.
One of Ironclad's key product offerings is its Workflow Designer, a no-code tool that enables users to customize and automate approval workflows, regardless of the complexity of their contracts and processes. Additionally, the platform features a DOCX-native, browser-based editor, facilitating seamless collaboration through shared drafts, track changes, version history, and commenting functionality.
Ironclad caters to a wide range of industries, including technology, healthcare, media and entertainment, and financial services. Companies like L'Oréal, Mastercard, and Dropbox have leveraged Ironclad's platform to streamline their contracting processes, drive business impact, and gain valuable operational insights.
As of April 2022, Ironclad had processed over one billion contracts on its platform and was on track to process another one billion contracts within the same year, solidifying its position as a leading player in the contract lifecycle management (CLM) space. In April 2024, Ironclad announced its selection by Salesforce as the company's CLM platform, further underscoring its industry-leading capabilities.

Ironclad

INHUBBER is a contract management and digital signature platform that leverages blockchain technology and artificial intelligence to offer secure and efficient contract handling. The company's solution allows users to create, sign, store, and manage contracts securely with features like end-to-end encryption, two-factor authentication, and secure cloud storage. INHUBBER's platform supports multiple file formats, including PDF, Excel, Word, JPEG, and MP4, enabling users to sign an unlimited number of contracts while tracking their progress.
The AI-powered platform automates various contract-related tasks, such as document analysis, obligation management, and deadline reminders. It streamlines collaboration by allowing users to share contracts within the company or with specific departments securely. Additionally, INHUBBER provides template management capabilities, enabling users to create, upload, and share templates for efficient contract creation and processing.
The platform's digital signature functionality ensures compliance with legal requirements, such as qualified electronic signatures for rental agreements with stepped rents. INHUBBER's solution caters to businesses across various industries, offering contract lifecycle management, digital signatures, and obligation management in a unified, secure, and user-friendly platform.

INHUBBER

Oneflow is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company that offers a contract automation platform powered by artificial intelligence (AI). The platform aims to help businesses streamline and optimize their contract management processes. In May 2024, Oneflow launched Oneflow AI, an AI-powered platform designed to assist businesses in writing, reviewing, and analyzing contracts 10 times faster and at scale.
Oneflow's interactive platform addresses every step of the contract lifecycle, from pre-signing to signing and post-signing activities. By creating contracts in data-rich formats, the platform provides a robust foundation for fully automated workflows. The company's AI technology not only eliminates expensive routine contract work but also minimizes the risk of oversight and reveals actionable insights at a speed that humans cannot match.
Oneflow's mission is to liberate businesses from the frictions associated with managing their core business documents, specifically contracts. The company believes that while the world is undergoing digital transformation, contracts remain stuck in a frustrating cycle involving PDFs, legacy systems, and inboxes, solely to get a contract signed.

Oneflow

Platforms that provide an "all-in-one" contract management solution, providing a variety of functions across the CLM system

Platforms that provide specialized contract management (procurement, sales etc.) solutions, which include terms and conditions that are industry-specific

Tools that allow users to put their signature on digital contracts with multiple authentication and certifications, providing a safe and secure electronic record

Platforms that use AI-powered tools to identify potential breaches, entitlements, obligations, and changes in conditions to ensure that agreements are in compliance throughout the life cycle of the contract

Remote workers can access information and stay connected without physical storage or meetings

Personalization tools can be used to create and manage contracts tailored to specific clients

AI/ML solutions can streamline contract processes by extracting data, identifying risks, and enabling predictive analytics

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