Citizen Capital

Executive Summary

Citizen Capital is a pioneering impact investing fund based in France, dedicated to addressing social and environmental challenges through strategic investments. They focus on three main pillars: life essentials, human empowerment, and regenerative economy, aiming to deliver both financial and social returns.

• They have been active since 2008, raising capital to meet fundamental needs.
• Investments are made in startups, SMEs, and social enterprises across various stages.
• They provide not only financial support but also strategic guidance and networking opportunities.
• Their portfolio includes notable investments in companies like Studio369 and SustainCERT.

Snapshot

Fund Size	N/A USD
Stages Focus	Early Revenue, Scaling, Growth, Seed, Series A, Series B
Sectors Focus	Health, Education, Climate, Agriculture
Portfolio Size	8 companies

Investment Thesis

Citizen Capital's investment thesis is centered around delivering both financial and social returns through impact-driven investments. They focus on three core pillars: life essentials, human empowerment, and regenerative economy. By investing in ventures that address fundamental needs and create significant social and environmental impact, they aim to build a better future for all.

• Target Founders: Entrepreneurs with a vision for impactful ventures that address fundamental needs.
• Sectors: Focus on startups and SMEs in sectors like health, education, climate, and agriculture.
• Stage: Investments span from early-stage to growth-stage companies.
• Check Size: Typical investments range up to 10M€.
• Geography: Primarily focused on France, with investments in other European locations.
• Deal Criteria: Emphasis on social and environmental impact alongside financial viability.

Team & Activity

Active team contains 42 members (9 partners, 0 founders).