About 199 Ventures
199 Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2025. It is primarily based out of France. As of Jul 2026, 199 Ventures is an active investor, having invested in 4 companies, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months. It primarily invests in Seed round in France based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Enterprise Applications to FinTech and InsurTech. Most recently it participated in the $***** Seed round of Panora A lot of funds co-invest with 199 Ventures, with names like Kima Ventures sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. 199 Ventures has team of 1 people including 1 partners.Key Metrics
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199 Ventures' List of All Investments
199 Ventures has a portfolio of 4 companies. Their most notable investments include Mister IA and Linc Fr Ltd.Their portfolio spans across France and United States. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, FinTech, InsurTech and 1 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Series A stages. Here is the list of all investments by 199 Ventures:
1. Mister IA
Company trains employees in ChatGPT and AI tools. The company provides training and support for businesses and their employees who want to integrate AI into their processes.
Key facts about Mister IA
- Founded Year: 2023
- Location: Paris (France)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $12.7M
- Employee Count: 119 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: 199 Ventures and Momentum Invest
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, May 20, 2026, $*****

2. Linc Fr Ltd
Developer of payroll software for accounting and payroll service firms. This software manages employee compensation calculations, tax filings, and regulatory compliance requirements. The system provides tools for processing salary payments, generating pay slips, and handling social security declarations. It includes features for tracking payroll data, monitoring regulatory changes, and automating administrative tasks associated with workforce management. The platform facilitates the production of payroll documents and supports the integration of various collective bargaining agreements.
Key facts about Linc Fr Ltd
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Paris (France)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $14.3M
- Employee Count: 34 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Kima Ventures, Motier and 12 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Jun 23, 2026, $*****

3. Panora
Developer of software automating insurance brokerage document processing and analysis. This technology assists with the collection of client information and the generation of insurance quotes. The system facilitates the comparison of various insurance proposals and supports the creation of recommendations for clients. All operations remain under the validation of the user to ensure regulatory compliance. Data storage occurs on secure servers with encryption protocols to maintain information privacy. The software functions as a tool for managing insurance files and structuring administrative tasks within a professional environment.
Key facts about Panora
- Location: France
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $5M
- Employee Count: 4 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Kima Ventures, ISAI and 2 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Jul 07, 2026, $*****

4. Stairling
Platform providing employment solutions for VTC drivers, offering salaried positions. It provides VTC drivers with employment opportunities, offering benefits such as social security and guaranteed income. The platform connects drivers to multiple VTC applications, optimizing their work time and increasing profitability. It also handles administrative tasks, allowing drivers to focus on their work. The company aims to provide a stable and secure working environment for VTC drivers, combining the freedom of independent work with the security of salaried employment.
Key facts about Stairling
- Location: North Sioux City (United States)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $1.73M
- Employee Count: 58 as on Mar 31, 2026
- Investors: Kima Ventures, Plug and Play Tech Center and 3 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Jun 23, 2025, $*****
199 Ventures' Year-on-Year Investment Trends
In 2025, it made 1 investment, while as of Jul 2026, it has made 3 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in Panora.199 Ventures' Investments by Stage
199 Ventures has made 3 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $5.49M and 1 investment in Series A stage with an average round size of $11.6M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Seed | 3 |
Series A | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
199 Ventures' Investments by Sector
199 Ventures has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Business Services, Enterprise Applications, FinTech, Vertical SaaS and InsurTech. Notably, it has invested in 2 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 2 Saas companies, 2 Software companies and 2 companies focusing on Tech.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Business Services | 2 |
Enterprise Applications | 2 |
FinTech | 2 |
Vertical SaaS | 2 |
InsurTech | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
199 Ventures' Investments by Geography
199 Ventures has made most investments in France (3), followed by United States where it has made 1 investment.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
France | 3 |
United States | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
199 Ventures' recent investments
199 Ventures has made 3 investments in 2026 so far. Panora and Linc Fr Ltd are the latest among them.Here are the most recent investments by 199 Ventures:
Date | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jul 07, 2026 | France | Seed | 4859 | [+2] | |
Jun 23, 2026 | France | Seed | 8015 | [+9] | |
May 20, 2026 | France | Series A | 7682 | ||
Jun 23, 2025 | United States | Seed | 4494 |
Team profile of 199 Ventures
199 Ventures has a team of 1 member located in France. 199 Ventures' team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Co-investors of 199 Ventures
Over the past year, 17 investors have co-invested in 199 Ventures's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Top Co-investors of 199 Ventures: 17 investors entered a company along with 199 Ventures. These include investors like Kima Ventures (2 companies).
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