Orange Ventures
Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Paris, France
Countries of investment
- France
- USA
- Egypt
- Senegal
- Cameroon
- Côte d’Ivoire
- Jordan
- Morocco
- Tunisia
- Madagascar
- Mali
- Guinea-Conakry
- Sierra Leone
- Liberia
- Central African Republic
- DR Congo
- Botswana
Investment stages
- Seed
- Series A
- Series B
- Growth
Industries
- AI
- Cybersecurity
- Fintech
- EdTech
- Digital Health
- Telecommunications
- Enterprise Software
- Consumer Products
- Consumer Services
- Cloud Computing
About
Orange Ventures was established as the corporate venture capital arm of the Orange Group and focuses on supporting high-growth tech startups. The firm leverages Orange’s global reach, customer base and commercial channels to help portfolio companies scale internationally—particularly in Europe, North America, and the Middle East & Africa. Its investment streams include a Global Growth stream (Series B+ in Europe/US), a MEA Growth stream (Series A+ in Africa/ME), and a Seed initiative for earlier-stage startups in the MEA region. Through its operating team and Orange network, the firm offers not only capital but significant go-to-market support, access to Orange business units as customers, and technical expertise.
Orange Ventures was established as the corporate venture capital arm of the Orange Group and focuses on supporting high-growth tech startups. The firm leverages Orange’s global reach, customer base and commercial channels to help portfolio companies scale internationally—particularly in Europe, North America, and the Middle East & Africa. Its investment streams include a Global Growth stream (Series B+ in Europe/US), a MEA Growth stream (Series A+ in Africa/ME), and a Seed initiative for earlier-stage startups in the MEA region. Through its operating team and Orange network, the firm offers not only capital but significant go-to-market support, access to Orange business units as customers, and technical expertise.
Investment Thesis
Orange Ventures invests in innovative startups across strategic domains such as networks, IT, cybersecurity, fintech, health, and edtech. The firm leverages Orange Group’s expertise, customer base, and international presence to accelerate market expansion. Its goal is to support entrepreneurs building scalable digital infrastructure and consumer platforms. Orange focuses on long-term partnerships that align with its global innovation roadmap.
Manager's Experience
The Orange Ventures team brings over 20 years of combined experience in venture investing, telecom innovation, and corporate strategy. Its partners and investment managers come from Orange Group, McKinsey, and leading VC firms, with deep expertise in scaling digital platforms, fintech, and enterprise solutions across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
Orange Ventures Contacts Information
Team
Jérôme Berger – Chairman of the Board & Managing Partner
Mathieu de La Rochefoucauld – President & Managing Partner
Clément Combal – Managing Partner
Rémi Prunier – Partner MEA
Philippine Horak – Senior Principal
Aurélie Santune – Head of Value Creation & Synergies
Gil Debret – Partnership Success Manager
Estelle Vitry – Investment Associate
Portfolio
Brut.
Bryj
DataGalaxy
Dataiku
Epoca
Famoco
Monzo
Mooncard
Morphisec
Pretto
Raisin
Ringover
Yoco.