Pertinence Invest

Pertinence Invest is a French venture capital firm based in Villeurbanne, focused on early-stage deeptech and industrial innovation startups, particularly those emerging from research institutions and laboratories. The firm primarily invests in seed and early Series A rounds across sectors such as life sciences, enterprise software, advanced materials, and environmental technologies. It operates with a strong emphasis on technology transfer, helping commercialize academic and industrial R&D into scalable businesses. Pertinence Invest typically invests in companies located in France and broader Western Europe, often in partnership with other institutional investors and regional funds. Its strategy centers on supporting science-driven startups that address industrial, healthcare, and sustainability challenges through applied innovation.