Critical Path Ventures

Critical Path Ventures is a venture capital firm investing in early-stage deeptech startups, providing crucial financial resources and specialized scientific support. It focuses on ventures in physics, medicine, biotechnology, and robotics. The firm engages from nascent development stages, aiming to reduce technological risks and accelerate market trajectory.

Founded in 2022, Critical Path Ventures recognized the need for bespoke early-stage capital and expert guidance for deeptech researcher-entrepreneurs. The firm was established by a team of accomplished scientists and entrepreneurs, including Nicolas Foessel and Sidonie Fabre. Their combined experience informs Critical Path Ventures’ strategic approach to nurturing high-potential technologies towards commercialization.

The firm serves deeptech researcher-entrepreneurs, integrating them into a supportive, collaborative ecosystem. Critical Path Ventures' vision is to accelerate these startups' foundational development, fostering industrial growth and high-value employment, especially within France. It strengthens collective dynamics across its portfolio, equipping them to address future technological and industrial challenges.