NewsSep 22, 2025, 11:56 UTC

Ventech Closes €175M Fund VI as New Partners Step Into Leadership

In September 2025, Paris-based venture capital firm Ventech announced the close of its sixth fund, raising €175 million to invest in European startups.

The vehicle will target around 35 companies, largely at Series A, with half of the capital reserved for AI-native ventures. Other focus areas include digital health, industrial software, cybersecurity, and sectors tied to European sovereignty such as semiconductors and AI infrastructure.

Founded in 1998, Ventech has been a steady presence in European venture. It was an early backer of Vestiaire Collective, now a unicorn in the fashion resale space, and of Believe, the digital music company that grew into a unicorn before listing on Euronext Paris.

With offices in France, Germany, and Finland, and a separate arm in China, Ventech has built a pan-European footprint while maintaining a selective global outlook.

The new fund coincides with a change in leadership. Co-founder Alain Caffi is retiring, passing the baton to managing partner Jean Bourcereau, who steps up as chairman. Associates Stephan Wirries and Audrey Soussan have been promoted to general partners, a rare example of structured succession in a sector still dominated by founding figures.

Sources:
Ventech
Sifted
EU Startups
Tech Funding News
Venture Capital Journal

J.V.