Aquiti Ventures closed its AVA1 fund at nearly €60 million, meeting its fundraising target. The vehicle backs early-stage technology founders across the Greater Southwest of France. It focuses on Pre-Seed and Seed investments.
Fund terms
The fund makes initial investments from €100,000 to €3 million. It keeps substantial reserves for follow-on rounds. The team plans a concentrated portfolio of 25 to 30 companies.
Portfolio so far
Since launching, AVA1 has backed 13 companies. The investment team includes five investors. Its portfolio includes Synboli, which works on AI-powered materials discovery, and RelaiSanté, which coordinates care after hospitalization.
Investment focus
AVA1 invests primarily across healthcare, climate, and breakthrough technologies. It looks for founders who want to build category-leading companies from the Greater Southwest. The region spans Bordeaux, Toulouse, Nantes, and beyond.
Aquiti Gestion manages AVA1 as a French professional private equity investment fund. The firm has over €230 million in assets under management and 20 professionals in Bordeaux, Limoges, and Poitiers. Aquiti has supported businesses in southwestern France for 25 years.