Ankaa Ventures

Ankaa Ventures is an independent investment firm established in 2021, providing flexible capital solutions to innovative projects and companies with global ambitions. The firm modernizes asset management through a versatile and technology-driven approach, backing visionary founders across various growth stages. Ankaa Ventures operates with a threefold strategy encompassing early-stage venture capital, growth debt and asset-backed lending, and project financing for infratech initiatives.

Founded by Managing Partners Jonathan Cohen-Sabban and Damien Pierron, CFA, Ankaa Ventures was established in 2021. The firm is bootstrapped and independent, driven by a conviction-based investing philosophy. With a global team possessing strong expertise in technical, operational, and financial domains, Ankaa Ventures aims to support companies from their early growth phases through to global scale.

Ankaa Ventures has deployed over €100 million in capital across more than 50 transactions, building a diverse portfolio of companies. Notable investments include Alteia, Aria, Auxivo, Bastille, Cloud ex Machina, Covalo, Dipeeo, Dossier, Inarix, Klara, Melting Spot, Oviva, Partnify, Seederal, Sepia, Trace for Good, Vintega, Wizaly, and Xelera. These portfolio companies span sectors such as AI, digital infrastructure, fintech, agritech, and healthcare, reflecting the firm's broad investment focus.

The Ankaa Ventures team comprises seasoned investors with deep operational and financial expertise. Beyond the founding managing partners, the team includes Investment Directors and Senior Associates for Venture Capital, Partners and Venture Partners for Private Debt, and Partners and Venture Partners for Infrastructure. This complementary team structure allows the firm to provide tailored support and leverage a global perspective for cross-border execution.