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Kernel Investissements is a venture capital firm based in Paris, France, specializing in early-stage and growth investments. The firm primarily allocates capital to companies operating within the enterprise software and e-commerce sectors, aiming to identify and support scalable technology ventures with a strategic growth potential across the European market. Its investment philosophy centers on active partnership and guidance for its portfolio.
The firm was founded in 2008 by Pierre Kosciusko-Morizet. With a notable background in entrepreneurship, Kosciusko-Morizet established Kernel Investissements based on the insight that the burgeoning digital economy in Europe presented significant opportunities for targeted investment and hands-on support to innovative companies. This foundation guides its investment thesis.
Kernel Investissements' portfolio companies cater to diverse customer bases within the technology landscape, from consumers in e-commerce to businesses utilizing enterprise software solutions. The firm's overarching mission is to empower visionary entrepreneurs and foster the development of impactful technologies, thereby contributing to the sustained evolution and growth of the broader digital ecosystem.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2019 | Hyperlex | $5.0M Series A | Elaia Partners | Axeleo Capital, ISAI, Glenn Solomon, Hans Tung, Partech Ventures, Redpoint Ventures, Red Sea Ventures, Josh Elman, Paul Yacoubian, Sahil Lavingia, Suhail Doshi |
| Sep 30, 2015 | PeopleDoc | $19.0M Other Equity | Virginie Morgon | Accel, Alven |
| May 1, 2014 | PeopleDoc | $18.0M Series B | — | Accel, Bain Capital Ventures, Bond, Craft Ventures, Dell Technologies Capital, Jackson Square Ventures, Moderne Ventures, Norwest Venture Partners, Sapphire Ventures, Scale Venture Partners, Venture Guides, Rob Theis, Ron Suber, Alven, Pierre Kosciusko-Morizet |