Ventech
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Ventech is a global early-stage VC firm based out of Paris, Munich, Berlin, Helsinki, Stockholm, Shanghai and Hong Kong with over €900m raised to fuel globally ambitious entrepreneurs and their visions of the future positive digital economy. Since our inception in 1998, Ventech has made 200+ investments such as Believe, Vestiaire Collective, Botify, Prewave, Ogury, Reveal, Veo Sport, The Customization Group, Speexx; and 90+ exits including Webedia, MeuilleursTaux.com, Curse, StickyADS.tv and Withings).
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Entroview Raises $1.6M to Revolutionize Battery Diagnostics for Gigafactories and Automotive Companies
Entroview, a pioneering deep-tech startup specializing in battery software diagnostics, announces that they raised $1.6M to revolutionize battery diagnostics for gigafactories and automotive companies. The seed round was led by AFI Ventures - the early-stage impact arm of Ventech, and Rethink Ventures, and marks a significant milestone in the company’s mission to transform the Electric Vehicle landscape with advanced diagnostic software solutions. The funding will be used to expand its team, further develop its software, and scale its operations to meet the growing demand for advanced battery diagnostics solutions. Entroview was also named a finalist in the Grand Prix ACF AutoTech contest, which is judged by some of the most prestigious executives in the automotive industry in France.
Entroview provides deep insight on the internal state of batteries in real-time and provides a unique edge that goes beyond data analysis alone. With this insight, OEMs and cell producers can make informed decisions and drive innovation in battery management. Entroview provides physics-based software solutions that diagnoses batteries through the entire value chain with applications already tested by top gigafactories and automotive companies across Europe.
Firecell raises €6.6M Seed funding for 5G industrial solution
Firecell announced the completion of a €6.6 million Seed round in equity led by Ventech and Matterwave Ventures, accompanied by Bpifrance’s Digital Venture fund and Bouygues Telecom Initiative. The funds will be used to develop a new range of products with new features such as geolocation and protection against cyber-attacks. They will also help deploy Firecell’s offering in Europe, notably in Germany, the leading European industrial market, where the startup is establishing a subsidiary, and to recruit new team members.
By reducing the footprint of 5G technologies to operate on standard servers and through strategic partnerships with renowned manufacturers, Firecell enables industrial enterprises of all sizes to pave the way for a smart industry.
Treon secures €5.5 M Series A to accelerate expansion and innovation in IoT solutions
Tampere-based IoT startup Treon has successfully closed a €5.5 million Series A funding round led by Ventech, building on their initial seed investment in 2019. The startup specializes in providing intelligent edge products and scalable solutions for industrial, digital buildings, and logistics clients, facilitating data collection and analysis to enhance efficiency and decision-making. With plans to expand into the US, Denmark, and France, the funding will be used to strengthen sales and marketing efforts, enhance their product portfolio, and support their mission to become a global leader in massive IoT solutions.