Fonds d'investissement à Impact

We back visionary entrepreneurs.

We invest in transformative solutions.

We focus on fundamental needs.

Together, we can shape the future we want to live in.

We support entrepreneurs to build and lead long-lasting organizations

to solve major social and environmental issues.

Pioneering impact since 2008

Since 2008, we have been supporting founders building organizations that focus on fundamental needs of our time.

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Aligning business and impact through mission and culture

Our team and network of advisors bring hands-on support to align business and impact through mission-based strategy and culture.

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Shaping a mission-driven business community

We believe our role as an investor and a shareholder is to take part in shaping the future we want to live in. Investors, entrepreneurs, employees, customers... Only together can we shape this future.

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Our investment areas

We back ambitious mission-driven businesses from early-stage to growth and expansion phases. We have gathered tremendous experience from the success of our portfolio companies. We are looking for new flagships companies shaping tomorrow's society.

We keep exploring new ways of leveraging finance to tackle major human needs.

Bringing capital to farmers is the first of several projects on the way.

Early stage

We look for mission-native high-potential startups with market-validated solutions, ready to accelerate their go-to-market (Seed to Series A).

Growth & Expansion

We support high-growth and more mature companies, either natively mission-driven or on their path, aiming to reach a significant size and impact.

Other investment areas

Farmers

We invest in projects generating additional revenues for farmers while supporting sustainable agricultural methods.

We focus on the fundamental issues of our time

Life Essentials

Allow individuals, especially the most vulnerable, to live in good health and dignity

Health
Aging
Financial inclusion
Housing
Nutrition

Human Empowerment

Enable all members of society to achieve their full potential

Education
Professional Learning
Future of Work
Citizenship and Democracy

REGENERATIVE ECONOMY

Take actions to shift towards a post-carbon economy,

with a net-positive impact of the planet

Circular Economy
Energy
Preservation of ecosystems
Climate

We are actors of change

As a team, we are part of a greater community,

together we have the power to shape the future we want to live in.

Entrepreneurs

“We have discovered an investment partner who is very deeply involved in our strategic reflections and who strongly contributes to the integration of our mission at the heart of our company’s project.”

Pierre Dubuc
President at OpenClassrooms
Team

Growing companies through the lenses of a strong and inclusive “why” is more than a start. It’s a head start to solve most issues that founders experience building long-lasting companies that shape a fair and sustainable future.

Olivier Mougenot
Partner Early-stage Fund
Team

It is both exciting and fulfilling to have the chance to meet and support entrepreneurs who want to build a better future for people and the planet. I am convinced that this is also the best way to create sustainable economic value.

Flora Velle-Bonvouloir
Investment Director
Entrepreneurs

Citizen Capital has a highly valuable experience in marketplaces and mission-driven strategy building. They are very reactive when we need help on key topics: recruitment, business introductions, preparation of board meetings and more!

Morgan Hilmi
Cofounder at Beebs
Investors & Partners

Citizen Capital is a pioneer in the European impact investing space. EIF has a long lasting relationship with Citizen Capital and a very strong commitment towards impact investing in Europe. We are delighted to back Citizen Capital in fostering social innovation, maximizing social and environmental impact while continuing to generate financial returns to its stakeholders.

Melisa Kozak
Investor