Jaina Capital

Jaina Capital is a Paris, France-based venture capital firm that invests in seed- and early-stage startups, primarily focusing on internet, information technology, communications technology, and environmental sectors. Initially established as one of France's pioneering entrepreneur-led funds, it operated as a family office prior to its acquisition. The firm has backed over 50 startups, with a portfolio that included recognizable names such as Made.com and Molotov.tv. Key figures associated with the firm include founder Marc Simoncini and launch partner Marie-Christine Levet. In 2020, Jaina Capital was acquired by Daphni Venture Capital, with Simoncini and Jaina Capital’s Tranié subsequently joining Daphni as partners following high-profile departures there. Jaina Capital was founded in 2009 by Marc Simoncini. Its business model centers on makes money through investments in startups, operated as a family office before acquisition.