Hi Inov

Hi Inov is a European B2B venture capital firm that invests in high-growth startups from Seed to Series B rounds. The firm focuses on companies developing innovative digital technologies that drive productivity, enhance resilience, and improve the management of technical infrastructure. Their investment strategy is shaped by structural challenges such as the ecological transition, IT efficiency, infrastructure resilience, the future of work, and the AI revolution. Hi Inov supports startups that help organizations become more productive and resilient, with a particular emphasis on compliance as a competitive advantage in areas like ESG, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance.

Co-founded in 2013 by Pierre-Henri Dentressangle and Valérie Gombart, Hi Inov operates as a subsidiary of the Dentressangle investment holding. The firm's ambition from its inception was to build a portfolio of innovative B2B digital tech startups, aiming to be a reference investor in their development and help them become global leaders. Hi Inov is an AMF-approved management company, reflecting its commitment to regulated and structured investment practices.

Hi Inov's portfolio includes notable companies such as Deepki, Platform.sh, and 360Learning, which are recognized French Tech scale-ups. The firm also invests in areas like data and AI solutions, digital transformation tools (low-code/no-code SaaS and PaaS), collaborative solutions, cloud infrastructure, and climate tech. They have a strong presence in Europe, with offices in Paris, Lyon (headquarters), and Munich, and actively support startups in scaling across Europe and entering the US market.

The Hi Inov team comprises experienced investment and operating partners with a strong entrepreneurial background. They provide hands-on support beyond capital, assisting with scaling B2B software, structuring sales teams and processes, optimizing go-to-market strategies, and facilitating international expansion. The team's expertise covers areas such as business development, sales efficiency, cybersecurity, and product management, ensuring comprehensive guidance for their portfolio companies.