Kerala Ventures

Kerala Ventures is a French venture capital firm specializing in early-stage technology investments. The firm focuses on sectors such as SaaS, marketplaces, AI, data, and tech-enabled services. Kerala Ventures typically invests between €100,000 and €1.5 million in seed and Series A rounds, aiming for long-term partnerships with bold founders. The firm has a selective investment approach, originating approximately one new venture per year, and emphasizes a hands-on approach to support entrepreneurs in scaling their businesses.

The firm's portfolio includes notable companies like Doctolib, a leading European healthcare startup connecting 250,000 doctors to 90 million patients, and Malt, a top European SaaS marketplace connecting freelancers to enterprises. Kerala Ventures also co-founded Sonnar, a headhunting firm serving fast-growing scale-ups and VC firms in Europe and the US. The firm's investment strategy is centered on backing visionary teams and providing extensive operational support, particularly in recruitment, to help startups achieve significant growth.

Kerala Ventures was founded in 2014 by Antoine Freysz, Marc Laurent, and Olivier Occelli. The team comprises professionals with backgrounds in entrepreneurship and investment, including experience in leading successful exits such as the sale of LaFourchette to TripAdvisor. The firm's approach combines financial backing with strategic and operational guidance, aiming to create a unique value proposition for founders and partners. Kerala Ventures is headquartered in Paris, France, and has expanded its portfolio to include companies across Europe and the United States.