Soul invest

What they do

Founded in 2018 by Matthieu Jarry, Soul Invest SAS operates primarily through its brand "The Moon Venture". It functions as a hybrid VC and equity crowdfunding platform, leveraging a highly engaged community of over 160 top executives and successful entrepreneurs, alongside 1,500+ retail investors. The firm is distinctive for its heavy operational involvement; they do not just provide capital but actively build strategic boards for their portfolio companies, assigning dedicated "Operating Partners" to ensure hypergrowth. They have deployed over €50 million across 35 startups in their first five years.

What they look for

The Moon Venture invests time and money in promising startups that focus on the digitization and automation of sectors, processes, or workflows. They aim to back the best SaaS, Fintech, Insurtech, and marketplace platforms. They look for early traction, with startups having at least €100k to €150k in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) or turnover (CA), favoring capital-efficient software models.

Stage

Seed, Series A

Sectors

SaaS, Fintech, Marketplace, HR and recruiting, Legal and compliance, AI, Media

Based

Rennes, FR