Kouros

Kouros is a Paris, France-based industrial investment company that finances and develops companies focused on decarbonizing transport and energy production. The firm operates as both an investor in existing companies and an entrepreneur developing its own projects, combining financial support with deep technical expertise in renewable energy, hydrogen, and sustainable mobility. To date, Kouros has made 8 investments, including a $5 million PIPE funding round in Vertical Aerospace, and has created 2 new companies, such as Hyliko, with an average round investment of approximately $15.44 million. Its portfolio also includes NAWA Technologies, reflecting its focus on hydrogen fuel solutions and electric aviation. Founded in 2016 by Alexandre Garèse, Kouros has been operational since early 2018. The firm focuses on energy transition, hydrogen technology, heavy mobility decarbonization, renewable energy production and distribution, and sustainable transport. Primary focus areas include hydrogen fuel solutions and electric aviation.