IRIS
Overview
IRIS is a European venture capital and growth firm that invests in technology companies from seed to late-stage, with a focus on sectors including AI, data, fintech, insurtech, cybersecurity, and SaaS.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vates | Oct 2026 | Series A | Lead |
| Vates | Oct 2026 | Early Funding | Lead |
| Implicity | Sep 2026 | Growth Equity | Lead |
| OpsMill | May 2026 | Series A | Lead |
| Escape | Mar 2026 | Series A | Co-investor |
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Key People
Curt Gunsenheimer
Managing Partner
Erik de la Rivière
Managing Partner
Thorben Rothe
Partner - Head Of Early Stage Germany
Anais Monlong
Venture Principal
Jakob Banhardt
Principal
Alissa Marciano
VC Investor
Shana Hudes
Early Stage Investor
Fynn Hecker
Venture Capital
Morgane Seradieu
Investor Relations Management
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is IRIS based?
IRIS is headquartered in Paris, France.
When was IRIS founded?
IRIS was founded in 1986.
How many portfolio companies does IRIS have?
IRIS has 59 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in IRIS's portfolio?
Recent investments visible on Caplight include Vates, Vates, Implicity, OpsMill, Escape.
What was IRIS's most recent investment?
IRIS's most recent investment on Caplight was in Vates in 2026.
What sectors does IRIS focus on?
IRIS focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Cybersecurity, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, FinTech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer & Commerce, Cybersecurity, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, FinTech, FinTech, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Telecommunications & Networking, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce.
What company stages does IRIS focus on?
IRIS typically invests at the MultiStage stage.
What is IRIS's AUM?
IRIS's assets under management are estimated between $500.0M and $1.0B.