Adventures Studio

What they do

Founded in 2010 by former BCG consultant Antoine Duboscq, adVentures is widely recognized as one of the pioneering startup studios in France. Operating through a holding company structure (adVentures SAS), the firm takes majority or controlling stakes in the ventures it creates, providing both initial capital and heavy operational support. They are distinctive for their "Rubik's cube" agile methodology, their strict adherence to frugal innovation, and their mandate that every portfolio company must contribute to the "common good". They maintain a highly concentrated portfolio, aiming to produce roughly one new high-potential startup per year, and have expanded their footprint internationally with ventures in New York, Montreal, and Brussels.

What they look for

adVentures aims to "breed deep-tech ventures that create value, ultimately contributing to the common good". They focus on creating global market niche leaders by combining advanced technologies (digital, AI, genetics) with entrepreneurial talent. They look for highly defensible global market niches where they can establish a leadership position. They actively seek to partner with scientists, engineering experts, and advanced university laboratories (e.g., McGill University, Sherbrooke University, Paris-Saclay) to commercialize cutting-edge research.

Stage

Pre-seed, Seed

Sectors

Deeptech, Climate, Healthcare, Cybersecurity, SaaS, Edtech

Based

Paris, FR