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Key people at OVNI Capital.
OVNI Capital was founded in 2022 by Augustin Sayer (General Partner and Co-Founder) and Arnaud Laurent (General Partner and Co-Founder).
OVNI Capital is a first-check venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments for disruptive deep technology. The firm targets pre-seed and seed rounds, providing up to $2 million for founders addressing complex societal challenges with innovative technical solutions. Their concentrated approach emphasizes hard tech ventures with significant global impact potential.
Established in 2022, OVNI Capital was founded by General Partners Arnaud Laurent, Augustin Sayer, and Marie Outtier. The firm’s genesis stems from the belief that unconventional founders redefine markets. This insight empowers European entrepreneurs to build and scale ambitious ventures globally, leveraging the continent’s strong engineering talent.
OVNI Capital primarily supports early-stage deep tech founders with European roots and global ambitions. The firm envisions fostering enterprises achieving substantial scale while resolving critical global issues. They seek visionary entrepreneurs committed to pushing technological boundaries and realizing audacious long-term goals.
OVNI Capital was founded in 2022 by Augustin Sayer (General Partner and Co-Founder) and Arnaud Laurent (General Partner and Co-Founder).
OVNI Capital has 5 tracked investments across 4 companies. The latest tracked deal is $8.2M Seed in baCta in March 2026.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2026 | baCta | $8.2M Seed | Pierre Yves Meerschman, Remus Brett | — |
| Mar 1, 2026 | Piston | $3.0M Seed | Daphni | Alexandre Ducoeur Martins, Arthur Waller, Cedric Sellin, Eric Fourrier, Flavien Kulawik, Drysdale, Kima Ventures, Motier Ventures |
| Nov 20, 2025 | NcodiN | $18.5M Seed | Oliver Kahl | Earlybird, Clément Vanden Driessche, Josh Mine, Photonventures, Verve Ventures |
| May 28, 2024 | NcodiN | $3.8M Other Equity | — | DR. Frédéric DU Bois Reymond, Clément Vanden Driessche |
| Sep 1, 2023 | Mimbi | $2.0M Seed | Founders Future, Ovni Capital | 50 Partners, 50 Partners Impact, Sonorcap, Better Angels, Kima Ventures |
Key people at OVNI Capital.