Arkéa Capital

Arkéa Capital finances and accompanies PME and ETI projects seeking growth capital and/or facing transmission challenges across France, with €1.3 billion under management supporting nearly 100 portfolio companies across 7 regional offices.

Check Size

$2M - $10M

Stages

Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth, Late Stage

Focus Areas

Enterprise Saas, Vertical Saas, Edtech

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Investment Thesis

Arkéa Capital operates as a long-term, patient capital partner that supports entrepreneurs and business leaders at every stage of company lifecycle—from innovation through development to transmission. Their approach emphasizes understanding deep motivations, analyzing multifaceted business components (economic, financial, human, strategic), and collaboratively designing investment structures tailored to each project. They position themselves as minority shareholders and proximity financial partners committed to sustainable value creation.

What Sets Them Apart

42-year heritage since 1982 with 500+ companies accompanied in minority positions
Strong territorial anchoring through 7 regional offices (Brest, Nantes, Paris, Rennes, Bordeaux, Strasbourg, Lyon) emphasizing proximity and regional economic support
Cooperative banking parent (Crédit Mutuel Arkéa) providing stability and long-term perspective without public market pressure
Diversified investment vehicles across capital stages: development/transmission (core), innovation/startup focus (since 2016), and dedicated impact investing
Impact-focused strategy through 'We Positive Invest' funds targeting climate transition, circular economy, human capital, and health/wellness solutions
Multi-stage support model combining engagement, accompaniment, and long-term success support