Start Equity Ventures

Fondé par des entrepreneurs pour des entrepreneurs, Founders Future investit capital financier et capital humain dans les startups de la tech et du digital. Entreprise à mission, nous contribuons à développer un entrepreneuriat ambitieux et responsable pour anticiper les futurs enjeux de notre société. Dans l’exercice de notre métier, nous sommes déterminés à générer un impact positif en termes social, sociétal et environnemental. Notre volonté ? Capter les grandes évolutions de notre société, repérer les entrepreneurs qui savent les anticiper, et les guider pour transformer leur vision en réalité. En un mot, nous construisons ensemble les modèles d’entreprise du futur et aidons à en structurer les fondations. Pour y parvenir, quatre valeurs nous orientent : engagement, conviction, exigence, audace. Co-construire les entreprises du futur prend du temps. Respectueux de l’initiative entrepreneuriale, nous envisageons donc nos relations avec les fondateurs dans la durée. Nous les préparons, les orientons, les conseillons, dans les périodes difficiles comme dans les moments plus sereins. Nous faisons équipe avec eux. Et c’est là notre plus grande fierté ! NOS VALEURS ENGAGEMENT. Respectueuse de l’initiative entrepreneuriale, notre équipe accompagne le fondateur à chaque étape du développement de son entreprise. Nous nous impliquons dans la durée et agissons en partenaires, dans les moments difficiles comme dans les instants plus sereins. CONVICTION ET EXIGENCE. Parce que nous choisissons des entrepreneurs experts dans leur domaine, visant l’excellence dans la mise en œuvre et restant humbles à chaque étape du développement, nous avons à cœur de les emmener au sommet. Des entrepreneurs, ambitieux et responsables, qui partagent notre exigence et nos convictions. C’est là une des conditions d’un partenariat efficace et durable. AUDACE. Nous savons repérer les entrepreneurs qui répondront aux enjeux d’un monde qui change toujours plus vite. Nous osons investir temps et capital dans les entreprises qui captent les tendances sociétales et proposent des solutions innovantes.

Helping founders scale their solutions to solve the world's hardest problems. Founders compelled by their mission. Founders building necessary ventures. The road ahead is never easy. We'll go with you.

We’re committed to helping visionary founders and operators bring their innovative ideas to life. We’re passionate about the transformational power of technology in the financial sector. We believe that by providing the necessary resources and guidance, we can help entrepreneurs drive economic prosperity and create positive change in the world. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, Start Ventures is here to help you turn your vision into reality. Join us on our mission to transform the financial sector. Your team might be the next big thing Passion and boldness are essential traits to any successful entrepreneur. We are here to support your vision and help you scale your business, but the ambition must come from within. We seek out and back visionary founders who think big and are driven to turn their ideas into reality. By leveraging our network, resources, and expertise, we help bring your vision to life and unlock your company’s true potential. You might be the next big thing. Your technology might be the next big thing Transformation is crucial. We support ideas that are born to solve a problem, with an innovative solution based on technology’s greatest potential. We believe startups are at the forefront of innovation, and we are proud to be a part of that movement. Our investment thesis is dictated by what we believe in, and we put a lot of effort in where we can add value from there: Sector expertise and network Our sector focus, deep domain knowledge, extensive network, and hands-on approach are all designed to fuel the growth of our portfolio companies and help them achieve outsized returns. With a strong presence in the financial sector’s ecosystem, we’re uniquely positioned to help pilot your projects and accelerate your first sales. Our LP network and beyond provides a vast array of potential partners and customers, giving your company the exposure it needs to succeed. Hands-on approach We believe in working closely with our portfolio companies every step of the way, from ideation to exit. Our team is dedicated to providing guidance, support, and resources to help you navigate the challenges of growing a successful business. We’ll work closely with you to develop a clear roadmap for success and provide ongoing support every step of the way. Support a soft landing in the EU or US, with turn-key R&D and operational solutions Principled early-stage investment strategy We invest in companies that are on the verge of finding product-market fit. Early-stage companies are poised for significant growth and success, and we’re committed to helping them get there. Sales cycles can be long in the financial industry, but we see this as an opportunity to create a sustainable competitive advantage for winners. By carefully analyzing your economics and providing critical support, we’ll help navigate these challenges and position your company for success. Global Operators We believe in the power of global companies and our team has proven track record of helping early-stage companies achieve global success. One of our key advantages is our privileged access to cost-effective talent. We understand how crucial it is to have a skilled team in place, and we’re committed to helping our portfolio companies access the resources they need to build world-class products and services.

WE HELP SUPPORT TALENTED ENTREPRENEURS’ WILDEST DREAMS. WE PROVIDE THEM WITH AN ECOSYSTEM OF GLOBAL PARTNERS AND PURPOSE-DRIVEN THINKERS – ALL WITH SHARED VALUES FOR CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY AND POSITIVE IMPACT. THE IDC VENTURES TEAM UNDERSTANDS THE POWER OF FOUNDERS AND SHARING PLATFORMS TO BUILD FUTURE WINNERS. Our network is valuable. That’s how we’ve successfully helped investors provide value in deal flow, diligence, and market and industry expertise. As entrepreneurial experts, we’ve enabled partnerships and new opportunities for founders since 2019.

We’re a conduit between the planet, its people, and the ideas that empower them. We’re a vessel for good, and know that there’s nothing more powerful than listening to a wild idea. Accelerate To accelerate means to drive forward; at Ultranative, we’re committed to accelerating the ideas and innovations that’ll regenerate people and planet, providing them with the right investments, connections, tools, and environments to grow. Activate We’re committed to actualizing the companies and ideas we build and invest in: transforming them from radical prototypes to breakthrough realities. Advocate With the ultimate vision of a world in balance, we’re committed to advocating for what we believe in; it’s a commitment to putting our everything behind what we know to be a solution.

Research shows that diverse leadership teams achieve significantly better financial results and are more innovative. LGBTQ+ founders are strong leaders because they have managed to overcome adversity and they are backed by a strong community. Are you looking for funding? Are you an LGBTQ+-led start-up looking for venture capital funding in the next 12 months? We invest across sectors in seed and series A companies with LGBTQ+ representation on the leadership team, primarily in Europe and the U.S. We prefer to co-invest or co-lead and typically don’t take board seats. We’d like to meet teams early. Contact us directly and don’t waste your time waiting for an introduction. ABOUT US Identity Ventures was founded by former BCG partner and FinTech founder Til Klein together with the experienced family office investor and serial entrepreneur Jochen Beutgen. In the U.S., LGBTQ+ venture investing is already well established. We bring LGBTQ+ investment to Europe.